donor-stories

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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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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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman

The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.

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Gift to study away program honors professor and brings opportunities to more students

Becky Folds ’81 and Adnan Rukieh have contributed $475,000 to student scholarships through Furman University’s Center for Engaged Learning, in memory of Folds’ cousin, Sallie Grant, who was a professor of education emerita.  

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News sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift

On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.

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Giving to Furman remains strong

Despite a downward trend in giving nationally, donations to Furman remain strong. Media outlets reported the good news.

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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023

Despite downward trends in giving nationally and a challenging economy, philanthropic contributions to Furman in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million.

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Dins Day 2023 raises over $1.4 million

This year, 2,339 alumni, students, parents and friends of the university contributed 3,000+ gifts totaling $1,433,873 toward student scholarships, academics, Paladin athletics, institutes and student experiences.

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Furman Celebrates Award Recipients at the 2023 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments of members of the Furman community....

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Historic gift to Furman Athletics draws media attention

Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million toward Timmons Arena renovation. Several media outlets run the story about the record-breaking gift to Furman Athletics.

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2022 ICYMI: The stories that made our year

These 12 articles helped chronicle a lively 12 months in the campus community.

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2023 Furman Fellows announced

Each year, five seniors are recognized as Furman Fellows and receive a scholarship to use toward the completion of their degree.

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