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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost
Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.
Continue ReadingLDOC captures media attention
The time-honored tradition celebrates the last day of classes at the university. Students and Furman's beloved Nancy Cooper spoke with reporters about the event, while another news station covered the festivities by helicopter.
Continue ReadingU.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement
As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.
Continue ReadingLeadership awards honor student legacies, impact
The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.
Continue ReadingFurman Engaged continues to highlight The Furman Advantage
A record number of students participated in this year's Furman Engaged, covering topics from piano music of Bohemia to cryptological warfare.
Continue ReadingFurman Engaged happens Friday with record number of students participating
Nearly 700 students will participate in this year's Furman Engaged. Other events, from the Paladin Pitch Competition to the groundbreaking for the Timmons Arena renovation, will be part of Spring Weekend.
Continue ReadingLocal news covers queer zines collection at Furman
Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.
Continue ReadingThe Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being
Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.
Continue ReadingSchuck explains impact of FAFSA delays in WaPo
FAFSA delays translate to compressed decision-making windows for all involved from students and families to college admissions offices. Furman's Emily Schuck explains how her office is navigating a difficult process.
Continue ReadingIn praise of ‘The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’
Hannah Crafts fled North and finished a novel of her life in slavery and her escape from her enslaver's North Carolina home. Her identity long remained a mystery until Hecimovich uncovered a trove of details...
Continue ReadingPhilanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment
Two philanthropy publications report on the $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment to three colleges in the Carolinas, including Furman.
Continue ReadingNYT opinion contributor cites work by Furman’s Jim Guth
Do white evangelical voters really deify Donald Trump, or is the relationship between voters and Trump more transactional? Opinion columnist Edsall draws from Guth's work to answer some difficult questions.
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