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Year 200: Furman University celebrates its bicentennial throughout 2026

Furman invites alumni, families, friends and the community to gather and reflect on our 200-year journey and the possibilities ahead.

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Furman alumnus Steve Grant ’80 receives S.C.’s highest civilian honor

Grant receives the Order of the Palmetto from Governor Henry McMaster. In 2012, Grant established Chris and Kelly's HOPE Foundation, which supports programs treating teens and young adults battling substance abuse and addiction.

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Alex Wilkins of Furman MBB featured in WYFF story

Men's Basketball standout Alex Wilkins, a freshman starter, speaks to WYFF News 4's Julia Morris about why he chose Furman and his predictions for the postseason.

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Furman’s Kerry Sease speaks to WYFF about federal vaccination schedule

When the government and health organizations don't agree on best practices for vaccinations, Dr. Sease says parents may be unclear about how to proceed. Trusting your family doctor or pediatrician is the best way forward...

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Michaela Fisher ’26 forges her career path through Furman ROTC

The health sciences major is following in her parents’ footsteps by pursuing a career in health as well as service to her country.

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Brent Nelsen comments on Venezuela, Maduro on WYFF

The U.S. has led regime changes in the past, but Nelsen says this latest attempt in Venezuela appears to be less about a shift in government and more about imperialism.

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Stanfield ’24 honored in NFL’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’

Fellow Furman long snapper Julian Ashby '24 honors Bryce Stanfield '24 in the NFL initiative. He chose the National Blood Clot Alliance and "Stop the Clot" to remember his friend and raise awareness of the...

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Furman alum leads NORAD’s Santa tracking team

Furman alumna Jennifer Schaming-Ronan ’95 speaks with WYFF News 4 about her Christmastime role tracking Santa across the globe. On other days, she protects the homeland.

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Ken Kolb quoted in The Post and Courier about Spartanburg’s Northside

The word "gentrification" can strike fear in the hearts of longtime Northside residents, particularly those who rent. Ken Kolb and the Shi Institute want to make sure residents and community leaders have the information they...

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South African Justice Leona Theron to speak at Furman’s MLK Community Breakfast

Join the Furman community on Jan. 16 to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Furman alum and family strengthen leadership on campus through Greek life gift

Steve Christopher ’15, former Kappa Alpha president at Furman, supports Greek life on campus because he’s seen it help students forge lifelong bonds through unforgettable experiences.

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Furman’s Doug Allison says ‘it’s the right time’

The Greenville News follows Furman Men's Soccer to Cary, N.C., for the team's first-ever College Cup appearance. Sports writer Todd Shanesy sits down with Head Coach Doug Allison to talk about his hopes for the...

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