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Paladin Pride

The evolution of Furman University mascots is varied, sometime strange and always inspiring.

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On the Hunt for History

Take a stroll through Furman University's history by exploring campus and finding hidden gems of historic significance. And when you finish, find your way to Trone Student Center for a special prize.

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Study Away Through the Years

Long before global learning became the norm on college campuses, Furman students were studying and exploring around the world. These images reflect the history of Furman’s Study Away program and the belief that education is enriched by experiencing new places, cultures and ideas...

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Q&A with Nick Theodore ‘52

Getting to know one of Furman University's most active and enduring alumni with the help of one of the institution's recent students.

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Name Drop

Stories exist on every corner of Furman University’s campus. They are rooted in the Rose Garden that adds fragrance to campus, in the Japanese temple that offers respite on the edge of the lake and in the library where students study. Since the university moved to...

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200 Things We Love About Furman

When celebrating something as monumental as a bicentennial, it’s important to go big when talking about it. For Furman University’s 200th birthday, we are naming 200 things we love about the Purple and White. What...

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Fact or Folklore?: Furman’s Urban Legends

Myths and legends are part of Furman's cirriculum, but the university itself has plenty of stories to tell. What is true and what is tall tale remains to be seen, but hearing the yarns is...

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Where it all Started

Furman University's storied history has one beginning, but three places it called home before Greenville. Learn about those spots then and what you can find at them now.

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The Roots Run Deep

Long-term faculty and staff have nurtured Furman’s success for generations. These nine dedicated Paladins have been on campus for 40 years and more and we celebrate them and remember one who passed.

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75 Years of Furman Magazine

Furman University's history reaches as far back as the early 1800s, but the Furman magazine has been delving into the happenings on campus and among alumni for 75 years and counting.

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Makayla Ellison ’27 wins poster award at SC INBRE Science Symposium

Ellison didn't let a few jitters get in the way of delivering an outstanding poster presentation. She won best neuroscience poster and a perfect score from all judges for her research that explores eating disorders...

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Furman prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade

At a time when the national conversation around higher education seems uncertain and volatile, Furman's incoming Class of 2030 is poised to exceed enrollment expectations by highlighting the appeal and impact of a specialized liberal...

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