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“And the New President of the United States Is…”

By Wednesday, Nov. 9, you will know whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump won the presidential election.  But what you won’t know is what the outcome of such a negative and polarizing race might mean...

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Furman Unveils Institute for Advancement of Community Health

Furman University officials announced today that a new institute at the university will be dedicated to improving the health of the greater Greenville community. With support from its partnership with Greenville Health System, Furman’s Institute...

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Notre Dame Professor Delivers Townes Lecture on Faith & Reason

Dr. Christian Smith, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, will deliver the Charles H. Townes Lecture on Faith and Reason Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in...

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Symphonic Winds in Concert Nov. 17

Furman Symphonic Winds will present its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The concert, “Sanctuary,” is open to the public. Tickets for the Sound Quality...

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The Furman Advantage

Launched in October with $47 million from The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., The Furman Advantage guarantees every student the opportunity to engage in real-world experiences that connect back to what they learn in the...

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Come home to Furman

It’s time to reconnect—to professors, to roommates, to campus and even to Greenville itself, which may be a far cry from what it was the last time you saw it. Furman University’s Homecoming 2016 is...

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Marino selected for Army’s Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program

Anthony Marino ’19 didn’t exactly plan on following in his father’s footsteps. He was in the process of applying to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, but at the last minute, said he had...

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Furman Faculty Perform Chamber Music Nov. 1

The Furman Faculty Chamber Music Series will present a concert Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. A reception follows the recital. The event is open to the public. Tickets...

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Jazz Artist Ryan Keberle and Catharsis in Concert Nov. 3

Furman University Department of Music will host a concert featuring acclaimed Jazz composer and trombonist Ryan Keberle and his quartet, Catharsis, Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman campus....

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Purple and Green

Being named among the nation's "Top 50 Green Colleges" according to the Princeton Review has focused attention on the ways in which Furman University has achieved the recognition. Andrew Moore of the Greenville Journal wrote...

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Furman Earns No. 7 Ranking in Sustainable Campus Index

Furman University has been recognized as one of the top overall performers in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the seventh spot overall in the rankings among baccalaureate institutions nationally. [caption id="attachment_28008" align="alignright" width="300"] AASHE's...

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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp Receive Wilkins Awards for Excellence

Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. [caption id="attachment_27977" align="alignright" width="240"] Hon. Rita Allison[/caption] The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H....

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