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S.C. public Montessori programs can bridge achievement gap
In the 34 years since the passage of former Governor Dick Riley’s Education Improvement Act, the Palmetto State has witnessed big strides in public education. But challenges remain, say Furman University's Brooke Culclasure and David...
Continue ReadingWeather update: Poinsett Highway, main campus gate now open
Posted: Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. After being closed to traffic much of the day because of downed power lines, Poinsett Highway is once again open to traffic. The main campus gate off Poinsett...
Continue Reading10 reasons to move to Greenville
When Allen Tate Realtors listed the “10 reasons you should consider moving to Greenville, SC,” they included Furman among those reasons. It was noted that Furman has a “fantastic Division I athletic program” and the...
Continue ReadingAthletes use discipline, competitive spirit to their advantage
Does success in competitive sports translate to success in the business world? Traits like determination, discipline, competitive spirit and adaptability don't go by the wayside when athletes enter new careers, says Sara Pearce in a...
Continue ReadingMandy Powers Norrell falls short in bid for Lt. Governor
South Carolina Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell, a 1995 Furman graduate, fell short in her bid on Tuesday to become the state’s next Lt. Governor. She was the running mate of state Rep. James Smith, who...
Continue ReadingCharles Davis to speak at Upcountry History Museum-Furman Nov. 14
Charles Davis, Furman’s First Gentleman and author of “In the Kitchen at White Oaks,” will be the featured guest at the Lunchbox Learning series Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman. The program runs...
Continue ReadingFurman alum elected to Congress
Furman alum David Trone won Maryland’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating Republican Amie Hoeber. Trone graduated from Furman in 1977 and is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. You can read more...
Continue ReadingCalling all innovative, unique and up-and-coming colleges
When College Consensus put together a list of 50 “underrated” colleges in the U.S. that are doing great things, Furman came in at No. 13. According to the website, these schools are “doing something unique,...
Continue ReadingFUPO listed among top 25 university departments
The Furman University Police Department has been named to the list of Top 25 University Departments by Safe Campus, the National Campus Safety Summit. Earning the No. 11 spot, Furman is recognized for outstanding dedication to...
Continue ReadingWhy Europe needs Alex Stubb
Former Finnish prime minister and Furman alum Alexander Stubb ’93 is seeking to become the next president of the European Commission. Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen, who taught Stubb at Furman and...
Continue ReadingArt department chair Ross McClain speaks about “What Really Matters?” Nov. 15
Furman Associate Professor of Art Ross McClain will speak Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. A reception in the Bryan Garden Room follows his address. [caption id="attachment_37347" align="alignright" width="333"]...
Continue ReadingSymphonic Winds in concert Nov. 16
The Furman Symphonic Winds will present its annual fall concert Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The CLP concert, “Fall Classics,” is open to the public and...
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