student-life

Orientation program gets strong reviews

JULY 6, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer A new approach to freshman orientation this year brought large groups of incoming students and their families to campus in June for five two-day programs packed full...

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University Center to be named for family of Furman alumnus

JUNE 22, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman officials have announced that the school’s University Center will be named for the family of Furman alumnus and trustee David Trone. Trone,...

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A romantic night…in the dining hall?

FEBRUARY 15, 2012 by Allison Davey ’14, Contributing Writer Furman couples have long held the tradition of kissing under the Bell Tower and taking moonlit strolls around the lake. Now a new tradition may be...

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Furman student doubles as race car driver

FEBRUARY 9, 2012 by Daniel Smith ’13, Contributing Writer Many people spend their entire lives trying to find something they're passionate about. But then there are the lucky ones, the people who just know what...

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Furman’s YouTube stars

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 By Allison Davey '14, Contributing Writer As a college student, having 15,000 subscribers and 1.5 million views of your work can be considered quite a difficult and impressive feat. For Blake S....

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Furman receives $5 million gift; majority will support University Center

OCTOBER 5, 2011 by Vince Moore, News Media Relations Director Furman University’s $400 million Because Furman Matters fundraising campaign received a significant boost today when an alumnus pledged $5 million to the school, the largest...

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