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Furman graduates nearly 500 in two ceremonies

Weather forced commencement events inside but spirits weren't dampened. Family and friends came out to support 491 graduates who walked in two ceremonies in McAlister Auditorium.

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Student Commencement Address by Logan Coffee ’24

Logan Coffee '24 is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta, Pi Sigma Alpha and Psi Chi honor societies as well as the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society at Furman. She will...

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Clearly Furman Highlights University’s Institutes

The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Riley Institute and the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship all benefit from Clearly Furman: The Campaign for our Third...

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Fund Brings Life to Students’ Ideas, Honors Alumnus’s Memory

The Johnny Flynn ’69 Paladin Pitch Award honors an alumnus with a mind for innovation and a heart for mentoring the next generation of business leaders.

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Dins Day Breaks Record

More gifts than ever were donated to Furman Dins Day, with contributions supporting more than 200 funds that provide scholarships and invest in The Furman Advantage; Academics; Wellness, Belonging and Community; Athletics; the Institutes and...

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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.

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Furman Dedicates Benefactors Green to Honor Donors

Benefactors Green, to the northeast of the James B. Duke Library, honors donors in the White Oaks Society, a group of benefactors who have give $1 million or more to Furman.

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Furman breaks ground on Timmons Arena renovation

More than 200 donors have contributed to the $40 million project, which will be ready for the 2025-2026 season.

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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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Clearly Furman raises nearly $17 million for student wellness and belonging

Friends and alumni of Furman University have contributed nearly $17 million toward a $30 million goal of promoting wellness and belonging for all students.

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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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