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Furman’s David Gross, soloist for Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Greenville Symphony concerts Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 at the Peace Center feature Furman's David Gross, professor of piano. FOX Carolina and Greenville Journal promo the event.
Continue ReadingHistoric gift to Furman Athletics draws media attention
Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million toward Timmons Arena renovation. Several media outlets run the story about the record-breaking gift to Furman Athletics.
Continue ReadingMable Owens Clarke receives Order of the Palmetto
Soapstone Baptist Church was established in 1865 by freed slaves. Mable Owens Clarke fulfills a promise to keep its doors open and its land protected, and for her efforts, receives South Carolina's highest civilian honor.
Continue ReadingOpen Studios continues to paint itself anew after 20 years
Artists with Furman ties are among the 150 creatives featured in Greenville Open Studios Nov. 12-13.
Continue ReadingGreenville County organizations receive $1.5 million grant to address health inequities
A coalition of three nonprofit organizations and two universities aim to curtail health inequities in Greenville County. Furman's Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and Clemson lead research to uncover harmful policies and practices.
Continue ReadingFurman University, Clemson University education departments receive national honor
Furman and just 29 other institutions across the country are recognized for the quality and strength of their educator preparation programs.
Continue ReadingSC universities, colleges ranked among national schools by US News
Furman rose to the No. 45 spot among 200 national liberal arts colleges and universities in the country. Several news outlets cover the U.S. News and World Report's annual college rankings.
Continue ReadingLockhart conducts Greenville Symphony in classical music, jazz and a bit of Led Zeppelin
Furman University alumnus Keith Lockhart '81 will help the Greenville Symphony celebrate its 75th anniversary when he returns to town to conduct "A Night of Pops."
Continue ReadingPhilanthropist and former Fountain Inn City Attorney Melvin Younts dies at 93
The Younts family contributed to several projects and causes, including the Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center and Paladin Plaza on the Furman campus.
Continue ReadingGift from Congressman David Trone ’77 and June Trone garners media attention
A flurry of media outlets ran news about the $10 million donation to Furman University from Congressman David Trone '77 and wife June Trone in support mental health and Jewish student organization Hillel.
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