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‘We bring so much to the table’

During Black History Month, Jada Walker ’24 reflects on the opportunities and mentors that help her chart her path at Furman.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Timeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history

Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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Seniors’ academic achievements honored

More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.

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Furman announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Congratulations are in order for members of the 2022 fall semester dean's list. Learn more about the high achievers who hail from near and far.

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Furman President Davis opines on the ‘well’ campus in book chapter

Elizabeth Davis describes what it takes to navigate the complex changes that are often a necessary step toward becoming a successful modern university while also respecting the culture and history of the campus.

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Greenville Best and Brightest

Many of Greenville Business Magazine's "Best and Brightest" have ties to Furman University.

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Furman rises in US News rankings; noted for innovation, teaching, research, first-year experience

The university has ranked among the most innovative universities since 2016, and ranked No. 4 this year, signaling the level of awareness of The Furman Advantage and other programs have in higher education.

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