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...

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....

Crangle Leads “Money & Power: The Story of Operation Lost Trust”

The Furman University Political Science Department will host a public forum on campaign finance and lobbying reform Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center on the Furman...

Furman to host USA Rugby Fall Championships

USA Rugby has announced that Furman University will be home to some of the best college rugby has to offer Dec. 3-4 when the university hosts USA Rugby Men’s Division II National Championships, the Women’s DI,...

Alcohol, PTSD and the Brain

Why do some of us drink responsibly while others struggle to regulate their alcohol consumption?  Why do those who have experienced traumatic events often choose to self-medicate with alcohol? Dr. Onarae Rice, Associate Professor of...

The Washington Experience

 As one of the oldest engaged learning programs at Furman, the Washington Experience allows students to work in government, interest groups, non-profits, and media organizations where they can rub elbows with Washington elite, all while...

An experiment in civility and substance

Shamael Johar ’19 thought she had her mind made up, but Monday’s Conversation gave her some food for thought. “I came in thinking one way, but now I’m not sure how I will vote,” said...

The Dual Life of the Scholar Soldier

A Conversation with the Candidates

South Carolina Congressmen Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Trey Gowdy, along with their Democratic challengers Thomas Dixon and Chris Fedalei, were on the Furman campus Monday night for a discussion that was designed to feature...

Art by Kate Roberts on Display Nov. 14-Dec. 9

Work by ceramic artist and Greenville native Kate Roberts will be on display in Furman University’s Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building Nov. 14-Dec. 9. Thompson Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A reception and...

Local & Global Responses to the Refugee Crisis

In a commentary in The Greenville News, Furman University Religion Professor Dr. Alfons Teipen looks at the refugee elements and themes found in three faiths:  Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Despite the lessons and heritage of these...

Local Business Taps Talents of Family Members

It takes multiple skills and talents to start a business and keep it running on all cylinders--technical trade expertise, finance and banking, operations, customer service, logistics, human resources expertise, marketing and branding smarts, and the...