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New Student Government Association officers sworn in
Twenty-two students will represent the student body legislatively.
Continue ReadingFurman rises in US News rankings; noted for innovation, teaching, research, first-year experience
The university has ranked among the most innovative universities since 2016, and ranked No. 4 this year, signaling the level of awareness of The Furman Advantage and other programs have in higher education.
Continue ReadingFurman again featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Furman University ranks highly in “best quality of life,” “best classroom experience” and other categories.
Continue ReadingRoe v Wade ruling by Supreme Court affects more than abortion rights
In the days following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we asked Furman faculty members about the moment. They weighed in with expert perspectives representing government and politics (including Constitutional law and...
Continue ReadingGreenville Liberty to train at Furman
Local news outlets cover the partnership between Furman University and pre-professional soccer club, USL W’s Greenville Liberty SC, sister team to the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, a men’s professional team. The partnership will allow the...
Continue ReadingFurman named a Best Value College for 2022 by The Princeton Review
Furman University has been named a Best Value College for 2022 by The Princeton Review based on data from its surveys of administrators at about 650 colleges in 2021-2022. The company also factored in data...
Continue ReadingSenior Spotlight 2022
From graduate school to first jobs, find out what these six members of the Class of 2022 are doing after graduation in our annual Senior Spotlight gallery. University Communications would like to offer a special...
Continue ReadingPathways course approved to guide students through The Furman Advantage
Furman University faculty have voted to make Pathways, a two-year program central to The Furman Advantage, a graduation requirement for all students starting in Fall 2022. Pathways is a one-credit class each semester for first-...
Continue ReadingFall 2021 Dean’s List
More than 1,000 students made the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the semester. The students,...
Continue ReadingPontari named interim vice president for academic affairs and provost
Beth Pontari, who has led Furman University’s engaged learning efforts as associate provost since 2017, will serve as interim vice president for academic affairs and provost, beginning July 1, Furman President Elizabeth Davis announced Wednesday....
Continue ReadingFurman student, cancer survivor, running across country to raise money for cancer research
Furman student Sydney Beason '22 is going the extra mile for cancer research. This summer, she will set out on a cross-country run, from Baltimore to San Francisco, hoping to make an impact every step...
Continue ReadingHave we gotten student success completely backward?
In an article appearing in The Chronicle of Education, Aaron Basko, associate vice president for enrollment management at the University of Lynchburg, in Virginia, cites the Gallup-Purdue Index, which lays out “The Big 6 for...
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