Rail lines divide Southernside–footbridge could bring community together

Nearly a quarter century in the making, a new pedestrian footbridge is set to begin construction Oct. 14 on Hampton Avenue in Greenville's Southernside neighborhood. In 1994, the bridge spanning nine rail lines along Hampton...

Benjamin endorses Adair Boroughs for Congress

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is endorsing the campaign of Democrat Adair Ford Boroughs, who is running for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. Boroughs, an attorney and 2002 Furman University mathematics graduate,...

Practicing community: The future of liberal learning

A 2018 publication by the Association of American Colleges & Universities, "Building a New Liberal Education," spawned a working group at Furman University to discuss the future of liberal learning. Using the publication as a...

Where to spend a long weekend in the Southeast

Thrillist presents a list of five of  its most recommended spots for a long weekend this fall in the Southeast. Described as the "perfect mix of culture and country," Greenville and the surrounding area boast...

25 Most Beautiful 2019: Meet Health Sciences Assistant Professor Shaniece Criss

Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, and Travelers Rest city councilwoman, is among the Upstate's "25 Most Beautiful" in 2019. "Through public health, I can create interventions that empower people to...

Furman basketball to play ‘Weekends at the Well’ this season

Furman University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will play several games in downtown Greenville this season during three “Weekends at the Well” at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Furman President Elizabeth Davis and Paladin Athletics...

Presidential historian Michael Beschloss to discuss ‘Leadership’ at AHBC

[caption id="attachment_40843" align="alignright" width="200"] Presidential historian Michael Beschloss[/caption] Michael Beschloss, the best-selling presidential historian and author of nine books about U.S. presidents, will present “Leadership: A Story of the American Presidency,” on Thursday, Oct. 17,...

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Pianist Mac McClure presents Spanish music concert Oct. 8

Mac McClure, associate professor of piano at National University in Bogotá, Colombia, will present a concert of Spanish music Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. [caption id="attachment_40814" align="alignright" width="300"] McClure will...

Furman’s Athletic Hall of Fame inducts Caldwell ’76 and Goldsmith ’02

The doors to Furman's Athletic Hall of Fame opened on Sept. 20 to welcome its newest inductees, Robbie Caldwell '76 and Matt Goldsmith '02, who represent the class of 2019. Joined by approximately 120 friends,...

Chief Information Officer David Steinour recognized for leadership

Furman University Chief Information Officer David Steinour has been selected to receive one of this year’s South Carolina CIO Awards, presented by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine and Acumen IT....

Center director David Mariner reflects on 20 years in Washington

When David Mariner first began working at The DC Center for the LGBT Community, he had an operating budget of around $2,000. Now, The DC Center serves the community with nearly half a million. Mariner,...