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Upstate women golfers at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Furman University will be well represented at the first-ever Augusta National Women's Amateur championship set for April 3-6 at the home of the iconic Masters Tournament. Of the four Upstate women qualifying for the tournament,...
Continue ReadingProfessor Shaniece Criss named 2019 ChangeMaker
Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, has been named to the 2019 Class of ChangeMakers by the Jefferson Awards Foundation. The group consists of 15 individuals in the Upstate age 40...
Continue ReadingStudy sheds light on poverty in Upstate Hispanic community
A two-year study of Hispanics in Greenville will help policymakers understand the needs of the community, which makes up 9 percent of the county's population. The study was conducted by Furman Earth and Environmental Sciences...
Continue ReadingFurman trustee, longtime supporter Ralph Hendricks dies at 101
Ralph Hendricks, a longtime member of the Furman University Board of Trustees and a towering figure in the Simpsonville community, died on Feb. 17 at the age of 101. Hendricks joined the board in 1988...
Continue ReadingUndergraduate Evening Studies to pilot new summer schedule
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies will offer a new course format to its students during the summer term, where classes will be offered in either one weekend per month sessions, or fully online. As...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre presents ‘The Diviners’
Furman University Theatre will present “The Diviners” by Jim Leonard, Jr. Wednesday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb.16, and Thursday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees Feb. 17 and Feb....
Continue ReadingSteinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen in concert Feb. 28
Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen will present a recital Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. [caption id="attachment_38044" align="alignright" width="284"] Shen will perform the music of Bach,...
Continue ReadingTread softly, and carry a cool drink
No, majoring in English at Furman didn’t directly prepare Ryan Roberts ’12 to become an inventor and entrepreneur. It did, however, prepare him to be ready when the idea came. “The skillset that a liberal...
Continue ReadingChurches: The heartbeat of African-American communities
In an article appearing in the Greenville Journal, Furman Professor of Religion Helen Lee Turner comments on why so many slaves converted to Christianity in the 18th century. In the story, which explores the impact...
Continue ReadingA Valentine’s Day gift for the Paladins
When ESPN analyst Jay Bilas chose his list of the 68 best teams in the country on Valentine's Day, Furman came in just under the wire at No. 68. The former Duke basketball star was...
Continue ReadingNot your typical spring break
Some students spend spring break in far-flung lands. Others seek warmer climates at nearby or distant shores. And likely most take respite in their hometowns and visit with friends and family. But some opt for...
Continue ReadingTenor Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko present recital Feb. 24
Isai Jess Muñoz, tenor and assistant professor of voice and opera at the University of Delaware, will present a recital Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus....
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