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Notre Dame’s David E. Campbell delivers Hesburgh lecture April 18

Notre Dame Professor of American Democracy and Chair of the Department of Political Science David E. Campbell will speak on the campus of Furman University Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel....

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Welcome to Phi Beta Kappa

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Sixty-six Furman University students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and...

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Furman Engaged! 2017 is one of the largest ever

When Robert Cushing ’20 sat down at the piano Tuesday at Daniel Recital Hall, it was an extra special moment, the climax of a semester-long effort. Cushing was one of four student composers, including Jay...

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Focus on food

Call Celia Castellano ’19 a pioneer. At least as far as the food sustainability on campus goes. Castellano is Furman’s first Bon Appétit Sustainability Foods Fellow, and is working with the university’s new food service...

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William Preucil & Friends in concert April 12

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Violin at Furman University William Preucil along with faculty and guest artists will present a concert Wednesday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The concert, “William...

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Furman Rugby has its day on SC House Floor

[caption id="attachment_31412" align="alignright" width="245"] Seniors (left to right) Patrick Musau, Miles Lerner, Jeff Tonge, Adam Miller and Ryan Conlogue.[/caption] What do the 2017 Furman Rugby Team and the Clemson Football Team have in common? Both...

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Greenville turned into ‘war machine’ 100 years ago

Paul Hyde of The Greenville News caught up with Furman History Professor Courtney Tollison who is writing a book on Greenville's involvement in World War I.  Hyde writes the piece on the 100th anniversary of...

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High Noon: “Media in the Age of Trump”

What’s it like for a journalist covering national politics when President Donald Trump has called the media the “enemy of the American people” and Chief White House strategist Stephen Bannon has described the press as...

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Furman presents symposium on national security April 10-11

Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs will present a two-day symposium on national security and civil liberties Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 7-8:45 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on...

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Moving and learning work well together

You just completed your seventh year of studies at Legacy Charter School, where you have worked to incorporate daily physical activity into the learning environment. Tell us more about what you’re doing at the school...

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Symphonic Winds in concert April 7

Furman University Symphonic Winds will present a concert Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman campus. The concert, “Lift Off,” is open to the public and is presented by the...

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Furman Percussion Ensemble in concert April 8

The Furman Percussion Ensemble will present a concert Saturday, April 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. Directed by Furman Music Professor Omar Carmenates and featuring guest composer Adam...

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