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Faculty playing larger role in student recruiting
Furman faculty play an integral role in student recruiting. They make telephone calls, attend out-of-town receptions and even invite prospective students and parents into their classrooms. This kind of personal attention makes Furman distinctive and...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre to stage Simon’s “Rumors”
Furman University Theatre will present Rumors by Neil Simon Feb. 17-20 and 25-27 at 8 p.m., with matinee showings Feb. 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse on campus. Directed...
Continue ReadingSCTA Convention brings students together with stars of theatre
Sixteen-year-old Christian dashed up the steps onto the stage of Daniel Recital Hall and eagerly broke out into an a capella version of “Santa Fe” from the Broadway hit, Newsies. “Dreams come true. Yeah they...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre presents “God of Carnage”
Furman University Theatre will present God of Carnage by Yazmina Reza Nov. 18-21, at 8 p.m., in The Playhouse on campus. Theatre Arts professor Rhett Bryson directs Reza’s play, which is translated by Christopher Hampton. Tickets...
Continue ReadingPeace, love, and rock-n-roll
Rachel Gifford’s love of the 1960s began in high school. “I got really (I mean really, really) into the Beatles when I was a sophomore in high school and it just spiraled from there. The...
Continue ReadingDuke Endowment awards grant to Support Student Scholarships
Furman has received a $22.3 million grant from The Duke Endowment to strengthen and support one of the University’s premier merit scholarship programs. The grant includes $22 million for the University’s endowment to augment Furman’s James...
Continue ReadingRedefining the Triple Threat: Performance, Education, Production
Between 1,000 and 1,200 guests from across the state will join renowned educators and Broadway stars on Furman's campus Nov. 5-8 for the South Carolina Theatre Association’s annual convention. Keynote speakers will include Broadway veteran...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre stages “Hair”
Furman University Theatre will present Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, and music by Galt MacDermot, Oct. 15-17 and Oct. 21-24 at 8 p.m. Matinee...
Continue ReadingA star behind the scenes
Like many college freshmen, Caitlin Cain ’15 wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she got to college. Unlike many college freshmen, it didn’t take her long to find out - one play, to...
Continue ReadingMaking the spring term Dean’s List
Among the more prestigious honors that Furman students can earn during their time at the university is being named to the Dean's List. Those making the grade for the 2015 spring term represent 40 states, the District...
Continue ReadingUniversity welcomes newest members of Phi Beta Kappa
Forty-nine Furman students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and dinner on...
Continue ReadingExploring theatre on the British Isles
She met a theatre legend, received a tremendous gift of kindness from a stranger, saw 40 plays, and discovered food so good she’s willing to cross an ocean to eat it again. For Clare Ruble...
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