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...

Rafferty ranked among top 50 players in the country by Sports Illustrated

Furman's Matt Rafferty '19 has landed on Sports Illustrated's list of the top 50 male NCAA Division I players in 2018-19. In a story headlined "The Top 50 Players in College Basketball This Season" that was...

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...

It’s a wrap: 24-hour design marathon announces winners

The 24-hour design competition known as “Sleep When You’re Dead” came to a close over the weekend of Jan. 25-26 with 40 students participating on nine teams. The second annual branding and package design competition...

The future of workwear: Comfortable, functional & high-tech

Argent, a women's workwear company cofounded by Sali (Sumer) Christeson in 2016, aims to simplify and streamline clothing options for women in the workplace. The 2007 Furman University business alumna speaks to CNN Business about...

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

News briefs and honors from around campus

Furman University students, faculty, trustees and partners continue to receive honors and make news throughout the academic world and beyond. Here are some recent accomplishments: Furman has awarded physics and chemistry major Elizabeth Garcia-Ponte (Greer,...

Morganton native Terra Greene named Lexington, N.C. city manager

Terra Greene, a 1990 Furman University business administration alumna, has been named city manager of the City of Lexington, North Carolina. The former Morganton, North Carolina resident is the first woman to hold the position...