president
New school year launched with Opening Convocation
More than 600 members of the Class of 2027 were urged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and approach differing perspectives with respect and curiosity.
Continue ReadingSummer ceremonies honor bachelor’s and master’s graduates
Hartness Pavilion was filled with friends and family applauding the recipients of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education degrees.
Continue ReadingGiving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
Despite downward trends in giving nationally and a challenging economy, philanthropic contributions to Furman in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million.
Continue ReadingFurman President Davis, Cosby respond to SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Local new outlets reach out to Furman for comment the about U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.
Continue ReadingFurman drives the conservation conversation at sustainability summit
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis and Andrew Predmore, executive director of The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, spoke to an audience of sustainability leaders from many Upstate South Carolina organizations.
Continue ReadingFurman’s Elizabeth Davis joins Kamber Parker in ‘The Great Retention’
Kamber Parker '17 sits down with Furman President Elizabeth Davis to talk about how higher ed is preparing students for the workplace.
Continue ReadingClearly Furman campaign garners media attention
Furman's Clearly Furman campaign marks the university's most ambitious drive in its nearly 200-year history. Several news outlets pick up the story.
Continue ReadingFurman’s March Madness upset against Virginia draws interest to university
Local news station runs a story about Furman's epic bump in website and social media traffic as a result of Furman's showing in the NCAA Tournament. WYFF's Aaron Baker speaks to Elizabeth Davis. UpstateBizSC also...
Continue ReadingBob Richey goes on record about decision to remain at Furman
Head Coach Bob Richey applauds the leadership of the Furman Board of Trustees, Elizabeth Davis and Jason Donnelly for the success of the Men's Basketball program.
Continue ReadingGreenville County Council honors Furman basketball team
Furman Men's Basketball was honored by the Greenville County Council for their historic appearance in the NCAA tournament.
Continue ReadingGSA Business Report announces Women of Influence honorees
Chief of staff Liz Seman joins 26 other leaders nominated by individuals, businesses, organizations and colleagues.
Continue ReadingHistoric gift to Furman Athletics draws media attention
Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million toward Timmons Arena renovation. Several media outlets run the story about the record-breaking gift to Furman Athletics.
Continue Reading