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Getting to know New Zealand
Twenty-six Furman students rubbed shoulders, and in some cases noses, with a diverse group of New Zealanders during a unique May Experience course studying communication, culture, and identity. Their travels brought them to five different...
Continue ReadingWelcome President Davis
Although by now she has visited the campus many times, this week is the official beginning of Elizabeth Davis’s tenure as Furman University’s president. She is the twelfth leader in the school’s history. Since the...
Continue ReadingFurman awards Heller Scholarships
Furman has awarded major scholarships to 12 graduates of Greenville County high schools for the 2014-15 academic year. The $20,000 scholarship is available yearly to one student at each of the 18 Greenville County high...
Continue ReadingMaking art work
If you’re over the age of 25, it’s likely you haven’t figured out all—or even most—of the things your phone or the console(s) in your car can do. You’re also probably not looking for new...
Continue ReadingFurman alum appointed Prime Minister of Finland
Read Greenville News article Alexander Stubb, a 1993 Furman University graduate who formerly served as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, was recently appointed Finnish prime minister. He and his government were sworn...
Continue ReadingEverybody’s All-American
By Ron Wagner, Contributing Writer Clint Dempsey’s relentless climb up soccer’s ladder has been as tenacious as it has been unlikely. His days of topping himself appear to be nearing an end, however—but don’t worry....
Continue ReadingFurman a “Must-See” College Campus
If you only have time to visit one college campus while you’re in South Carolina, then Furman is the place to go. That is the recommendation of FlipKey.com, the vacation rental company of travel site TripAdvisor,...
Continue ReadingFurman gets high marks for teacher preparation
Furman is among the best universities in the nation for preparing new middle and high school teachers for the classroom, according to a study by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The university was...
Continue ReadingWhy we swim
Furman English professor Melinda Menzer, Ph.D., knows exactly why she swims. “When I’m swimming, I’m smiling,” she writes in her blog, 10mileswim.wordpress.com. Menzer is smiling a lot. She literally travels miles in the water in...
Continue ReadingExperience East Asia
When Kelsey Orr decided to come to Furman, she knew she’d meet some interesting people along the way. Furman set the bar high before classes even started. Orr was one of 11 incoming students who...
Continue ReadingFurman student moments captured on video
What happens when you ask Furman students to submit short videos that capture their Furman experiences on film? The result is a two-minute-and-30-second video compilation called “Furman Moments.” The video was edited by Furman videographer...
Continue ReadingPrepared for the job market
No matter what school they attend, most students are concerned about getting a job after graduation and launching their career. Luckily for Furman students, the numbers are in their favor. During a time when the...
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