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Olivia Corso ’20 presents research at Worldcon 76
While it’s not unusual to see Furman University undergraduates presenting research at academic conferences, what might be considered out of the ordinary is a student who is invited to sit on a panel with faculty...
Continue ReadingStorm Update: Furman open for normal operations
Posted: Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Furman University is open for normal operations. Faculty and staff should use caution when traveling to campus, avoiding possible flooded areas. Students and employees should be aware of...
Continue ReadingTaking a bite out of rising textbook costs
Studies show that students can expect to spend more than $1,200 for books and materials over the span of a year. A CBSnews.com “MoneyWatch” article reports that the average cost of textbooks has shot up...
Continue ReadingIncreasing voter turnout
A group of Furman students, along with Politics and International Affairs Professor David Fleming, is using a grassroots effort to inspire other students to register to vote. The Greenville News wrote about that DinsVote effort,...
Continue ReadingTime for election reform
In an op-ed for The Post and Courier in Charleston, Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen argues that it’s time to reform the election system in South Carolina and let the state’s citizens...
Continue ReadingAchieving the American Dream
Does the neighborhood you grow up in determine how far you move up the economic ladder? National Public Radio reports on a new online data tool that finds a strong correlation between where people are...
Continue ReadingHurricane Preparedness Information
Furman University Hurricane Preparedness Information Furman University officials closely monitor all tropical activity (tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes) that may pose a threat to the Greenville area. Because Furman is located more...
Continue ReadingTom Flowers and family share passion for art in new exhibit
Furman University’s new exhibit, “Lineage: Tom Flowers and Family,” will honor one of its alumni and previous art professors of 30 years. The exhibit not only honors Tom Flowers and his lifetime of work with...
Continue ReadingEducation stakeholders to participate in field study of public education in Finland
Twenty-three South Carolina education stakeholders will visit Finland’s public schools this month to gain insight into critical challenges in public education in South Carolina. The field study will be led by Public Education Partners, Furman...
Continue ReadingAlexander Stubb declares bid to be EU chief executive
Former Finnish prime minister and Furman alum Alexander Stubb ’93 announced on Oct. 2 his candidacy to replace European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, becoming the second candidate to lead the center-right in European Parliament elections...
Continue ReadingPsychology professor Onarae Rice receives Role Model Award
Furman University Associate Professor of Neuroscience Onarae Rice was honored as a Minority Access National Role Model at the 19th National Role Models Conference held Sept. 28-30 in National Harbor, Maryland. Minority Access, a 501(c)(3)...
Continue ReadingA winning spirit
Alum Sam Wyche ’66 has been a successful NFL player and coach who is responsible for the no-huddle offense. He is also a heart transplant survivor, and he shared his story this week when he...
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