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Riley Institute and OLLI present Straight Talk SC: Education for Life
Politicians, philanthropists, corporate leaders and educators call for education reform. Vast differences of opinion lead to disputes and finger-pointing. Yet most agree the goal is the same—to see children grow into adults who have the...
Continue ReadingUniversity Announces Dean’s List for Spring Semester
Here is a list of the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during...
Continue ReadingOLLI accepting applications for Senior Leaders Greenville
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 6 for its next Senior Leaders Greenville program. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults 55 and...
Continue ReadingFurman Faculty Members Receive Promotions, Tenure
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and granted emeritus status to four professors who are retiring this summer. The trustees also recognized...
Continue ReadingFrench professor Bessy publishes new book
[caption id="attachment_24729" align="alignright" width="198"] Book explores representations of migration in contemporary French cinema[/caption] Furman University Associate Professor of French Dr. Marianne Bessy has published a new book which examines representations of migration in contemporary French...
Continue ReadingThe Final Days of Great American Shopping
[caption id="attachment_24698" align="alignright" width="212"] The Final Days of Great American Shopping is a collection of short stories from Gilbert Allen.[/caption] Dr. Gil Allen, the Bennette E. Geer Professor of Literature Emeritus at Furman, has published...
Continue ReadingA Commencement for One
It wasn’t senior Valentina Romero’s intention to miss Furman’s Commencement on May 7, but it couldn’t be helped. She was a thousand miles away in Bryan, Texas, where she was helping the women’s golf team...
Continue ReadingSpeed Dating
This short story appeared in the book, "The Final Days of Great American Shopping," by Gilbert Allen. It is reprinted with the permission of the author. "Speed Dating" By Gilbert Allen We’re in the...
Continue ReadingFurman recognizes graduates of Women’s Leadership Institute
The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2016 graduates: Kaleigh Aldridge, Baldor, Greenville Laura Bain, Upstate Forever, Greenville Heidi Bray, Arclabs, Piedmont Catriona Carlisle, Meals on Wheels Greenville...
Continue ReadingFurman announces Meritorious Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Furman University’s Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee has announced the recipients of the university’s inaugural Meritorious Diversity and Inclusion awards. The awards are given to a current Furman faculty member, staff member and student. The recipients...
Continue ReadingMay X students explore the world on the fast-track
Kristy Maher gets her students out of the classroom every chance she gets. Sometimes, that means a simple trip across town. But for May X, it means a trip to Africa. “I just don’t think...
Continue Reading30 Amazing Landmarks at Small Colleges in the U.S.
Big things come in small packages. That's especially true for Furman University whose size belies the glut of votes it receives in the media about campus aesthetics. This time, Furman's signature Bell Tower caught the...
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