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Finding a future in education
One of Bernard Frost’s former students recently came to visit him before boarding a plane to go to Stanford University, where he received a full scholarship. “He wanted to come back and tell me thank...
Continue ReadingDr. Elizabeth Davis named new president of Furman University
The Furman Board of Trustees announced today that it has unanimously approved the appointment of Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., as the 12th President of the University. Dr. Davis, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Provost...
Continue ReadingFurman ranked 37th for doctorates in the arts
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after leaving Furman may just find themselves ideally positioned to prepare to take that step. The Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of all new research doctorate recipients...
Continue ReadingA club for every student
Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw. Slytherin. Sound familiar? Every Harry Potter fan knows the four houses that a person is assigned after completing a sorting ceremony. But at Furman University, that takes on a new meaning. "The...
Continue ReadingAfter-college prospects are bright for Furman grads
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...
Continue ReadingTaking the path to a Ph.D.
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after leaving Furman may just find themselves ideally positioned to prepare to take that step. The Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of all new research doctorate recipients...
Continue ReadingPreparing for business leadership
Few private liberal arts colleges offer business degree programs. Even fewer incorporate a rigorous MBA-like experience in those undergraduate disciplines. Furman does both. "The Block" meshes the fundamental elements of management—accounting, finance, marketing and operations...
Continue ReadingExploring Furman’s living classroom
Christina Phillips ’13 recently spent her summer operating a zipline across Furman Lake. But this wasn’t your ordinary zipline. Phillips made 12,000 runs using a special 30-meter-long zipline constructed of garden hose reels and fishing...
Continue ReadingNew program helps international students adjust to life in U.S.
Viet Le ’17 set foot on Furman's campus for the first time in August, carrying nothing but two suitcases and a backpack. He made the 8,500-mile journey from Hanoi, Vietnam, bringing only clothes, his favorite...
Continue ReadingThe Paladin Rises
Georgia Tech has Buzz and Georgia has Uga. Images of Buzz, a cartoonish insect with a prominent stinger, and Uga, a grimacing bulldog with a spiked collar, are secondary symbols. They complement the schools’ long-held...
Continue ReadingClass of 2017 raises bar
The numbers are in for the class for the class of 2017. And Brad Pochard, associate vice president for admission, is pleased.The acceptance rate dropped to the low 60s, a rate not seen since the...
Continue ReadingFurman ranks high in ROI study
Furman University ranks among South Carolina’s top colleges and universities when it comes to providing its graduates the greatest lifetime return on investment, according to a new survey compiled by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO). Furman was listed...
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