Student Ariel Gale named Goldwater Scholar

Ariel Gale, a Furman University student from Knoxville, Tennessee, has received a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences. The Goldwater scholarships are presented annually on the basis of academic...

2019 Senior Spotlight

Our Senior Spotlights illuminate - from the lab to the links, the classroom to the stage, study away to activism - the unique journeys that lead to graduation.

Students serving students

Along with the springtime bloom of flowers and trees at Furman, comes a new crop of students who will take the reins for elected posts in the Student Government Association (SGA). The mission for these...

Today is Furman Engaged!

Whether it’s presenting historical research from the early Ming Dynasty, examining democracy during the Trump era or reflecting on internships in law and lobbying, Furman students will be showcasing the best of their work and...

Students receive top academic awards

It’s that time of year again when Furman  students are recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. On April 1, more than 80 awards were conferred on over 100 students representing disciplines from mathematics and...

Seven students selected to show work at Southeast Center for Photography

The work of seven Furman University students will be on display April 5-27 at downtown Greenville’s Southeast Center for Photography. The opening reception takes place Friday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. Regular hours are Wednesday-Friday, 10...

Undergraduates win award at immunology conference

Since 1963, the Midwinter Conference of Immunologists has met at picturesque Asilomar in the town of Pacific Grove, California, which is nestled on the Monterey Peninsula. With its tranquil, seaside setting, it’s no wonder the...

Something Brought You Here

Why do students choose Furman? It might be the promise of The Furman Advantage, the beautiful campus, the vibrancy of downtown Greenville, or the friendly faces that are so prevalent everywhere. The University Communications office...

University announces 2018 fall term Dean’s List

Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2018 fall term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall...

2018: The year in review

Taking a bite out of rising textbook costs

Studies show that students can expect to spend more than $1,200 for books and materials over the span of a year. A CBSnews.com “MoneyWatch” article reports that the average cost of textbooks has shot up...

On a roll: Karen Buchmueller and the National Science Foundation

If you’re looking for tips on how to write winning grant proposals, just ask Karen Buchmueller. In the space of a year, the Furman University associate professor of chemistry has served as principal or co-principal...