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Clearly Furman raises $68.5 million for student-athlete scholarships, facilities, and operations

Gifts to Athletics are part of the $392 million raised to date toward the overall goal of $426 million by 2026 through Clearly Furman, the Campaign for Our Third Century.

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Paladins bobblehead makes debut at National Bobblehead Hall of Fame

The bobbleheads are available for pre-order through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Furman’s Jason Donnelly wins Athletic Director of the Year award

Donnelly was among 28 honorees tabbed to receive the award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

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Patient success story features Furman forward Tyrese Hughey

Tyrese Hughey '25 is the subject of a patient success story published by Florida-based medical device company Arthrex.

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Purple Diamonds shine at Furman sports events

Furman dance troupe Purple Diamonds was the brainchild of suitemates two years ago. They are still going strong, entertaining throngs of fans at Furman basketball and football games.

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Ambrose coauthors playbook for sustainable financial health: ‘Colleges on the Brink’

As colleges and universities across the country face challenging times, Ambrose's book, “Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency," serves to help universities avoid crises.

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Timmons Arena renovation makes headlines

Several news outlets cover Furman's plans to renovate Timmons Arena in the largest donor-funded project yet for the university.

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Furman Athletics Announces Major Renovations to Timmons Arena

After this basketball season, Timmons Arena will close for major renovations until fall 2025, thanks to $40 million in donor funds.

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2024 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 17.

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John ’54 and Jeanette Cothran: Sustaining a legacy of giving 

John C. Cothran ’54 and Jeanette Cothran, who live at The Woodlands at Furman, have pledged $1 million divided between the Partners Scholarship Program, the Cothran Center and the Timmons Arena renovation.  

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Anna Morgan heads to Augusta, again

Fifth-year senior Morgan has high hopes for her third trip to the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Head Coach Jeff Hull gives his thoughts on the tournament and how it impacts women's golf.

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Furman soccer standouts appear in Welsh series

Furman Men's Soccer players Osian Roberts and John Tart appear in Welsh TV series. Roberts played for the Paladins from 1985-1988. Tart was on the team from 1977-1980, then served as head coach from 1982-1995.

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