politics-and-international-affairs

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 Reading

Erin Hahn receives Jim Smart Award

The award, from Furman's Cothran Center, pays tribute to faculty and staff who help students add depth and meaning to the life decisions they make while in college.

Continue Reading

U.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 Reading

Leadership 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 Reading

Local news turns to Brent Nelsen in wake of Iran’s strike on Israel

Nelsen speaks with news anchors about what Israel's options might be in response to Iran's attack and describes what the conflict could mean for the U.S. and the Middle East.

Continue Reading

Furman 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 Reading

Ivan Agyaakwah talks investment banking internship at Furman Engaged

The soccer midfielder hopes to educate his peers on the potential careers in the field of investment banking.

Continue Reading

Local news covers Justice Kaye Hearn’s talk about ‘A Woman’s Place’

Former State Supreme Court Justice Hearn spoke on campus March 27 in an event organized by The Riley Institute's Advance Team. FOX Carolina covered the panel.

Continue Reading

Furman Justice Forum lobbies for change on Capitol Hill

The students joined others from around the country to lobby Congress on issues related to the haunting legacy of American Indian boarding schools.

Continue Reading

Furman 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 Reading

Anna Morgan joins set of ‘Access Carolina’

Anna Morgan fields several questions about the game of golf, how it's growing for women, tips on staying calm under pressure and what it's like to tee off in front of thousands when she makes...

Continue Reading

Alumnus, First Amendment Scholar Discusses Separation of Church and State

The separation of church and state has always been contentious, but the First Amendment is clear on the issue, Storslee said.

Continue Reading