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,...

Riley Institute celebrates 20 years

The Riley Institute at Furman University will celebrate its 20th anniversary Thursday, Oct. 3, with two events on campus. [caption id="attachment_40759" align="alignright" width="475"] Former U.S. Secretary of Education and South Carolina Governor Richard W. Riley[/caption]...

Bill Baker, Paige Ouzts ’93 invention could revolutionize diabetes management

When Furman Professor of Physics Bill Baker was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2003, it served as an initiation into a painful club. “The first thing you have to deal with is, ‘what is...

Finalists named for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award

The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for South Carolina’s students. “I am...