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LGBT History Month Events

October is LGBT+ History Month. A variety of events are taking place on campus, and all are welcome.

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Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman receives grant from United Way

Melanie C. Gordon secures grant for Bridges to a Brighter Future just weeks into her new role as director of the college access and success program.

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Judy Woodruff to speak at Furman Oct. 18

On October 18, the Furman Women’s Impact Network (FurmanWIN) will host veteran broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff at McAlister Auditorium for a conversation about open discourse with Cynthia King, a professor of communication studies and the associate...

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Martha Paige Greene explored a career in precision medicine with summer internship at Harvard

The internship, through the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, pairs students each year with Jason Vassy ’01, an internal medicine physician and associate professor of medicine at Harvard.

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A pro cyclist turned coach draws on his Furman education

For Rusty Miller ’98, a former professional cyclist, coaching is as much about character and integrity as it is about technique and skill in the sport. He is the director of EF Education-ONTO, based in...

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Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years

Runners come from all over the world to receive science-based running advice from Scott Murr and his team, who use the run less, run faster model.

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Riley’s Love

Riley, a golden retriever-basset hound mix, has visited Furman nearly every day for 10 years with her humans, Dave and Kathy Knox. She'll turn 16 soon, but she shows no sign of retiring.

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Furman chef brings the world to the Dining Hall

When Gustavo Sanchez-Salazar reports to work as the executive chef of Furman University, there’s one thing he looks forward to the most – introducing new cultures to the student body.

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Faculty promotions and tenure approved by Furman University Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for a number of faculty members during its spring meeting on May 12, 2023.

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Data analytics platform wins Paladin Pitch

Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed of Georgia Tech power through and win the inaugural Johnny Flynn Paladin Pitch Award.

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What to know about Furman Engaged 2023

In this daylong celebration of engaged learning at Furman, students will share experiences with undergraduate research, internships, study away, creative projects and performances, service learning, first-year writing seminars, capstone experiences and other things.

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Furman hosts national Holocaust exhibit, holds educational sessions

"Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibit, is on display in Furman's Duke Library until April 25. The library will also hold events to enrich knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust.

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