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Diversity Leaders Initiative making strides in K-12 schools

Teaching kids about diversity doesn’t have to be dull and boring. It can be taught with music, bongos, rhythm sticks and bells. That’s one way third-graders at Belton Elementary School and children at other Anderson...

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Furman unveils Finance and Business Analytics Lab

There’s a reason for the throngs of people staring and snapping photos outside a Hipp Hall classroom these days. In what appears to be a scene from Wall Street, the visitors can’t help but notice...

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High Noon: “How to Wreck a Political Campaign in 30 Seconds or Less”

No matter when or where you look, the campaign trail of years past is littered with political candidates whose efforts have been undone by an unguarded comment, unfortunate debate moment, or a bad campaign ad....

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Furman’s sustainability efforts featured in Business View Magazine

Consider the ways Furman has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability. Furman was a charter signatory for the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment; the Shi Center for Sustainability was established in 2008; Furman offers...

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Together, We Mourned

Often, universities are home to cerebral, celebratory and festive events. There are musical performances, athletic events, convocations, commencements and thought-provoking lectures. Last Thursday, a different sort of event was convened on campus.  And its profound...

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Paladins overwhelm WCU 95-0

Furman recovered from a lackluster first half to route Western Carolina 95-0 Saturday at Roberts Field. Played in rainy conditions,the Paladins failed to generate any forward motion in the first half. The squad looked rusty...

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Welcome: new recruits and returning players

The Furman men’s rugby team will launch the 2012-13 season with the squad’s first practice Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Roberts Rugby Field. The team, which returns about a dozen players from last spring, will...

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Furman finishes 4-2 at Southern Rugby Conference Sevens

With five freshmen, four sophomores, one senior and a high school senior who will be at Furman next fall, the Paladins entered the Southern Conference 7s Tournament with the youngest team in the 8-team field....

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Furman to host Sherman Saturday

Furman will host Sherman Chiropractic College 11 a.m. Saturday at Roberts Field in a just-scheduled contest. Sherman’s previously scheduled game against St. Andrews (Greer) was cancelled. With the Paladins idle, coaches from both teams worked...

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FROGs show up in force, overwhelm Paladins in friendly game

The Furman Rugby Olde Guys (FROG) showed up in record numbers Saturday and gave their younger brethren a lesson, outlasting the Paladins 59-28 on a sun-dappled Homecoming morning. While the Furman team tackled well, the...

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Volunteers outlast Paladins

Playing at Sherman College in Spartanburg, Furman played a gritty first half against the University of Tennessee 2nds but the Volunteers pulled away late in the game to take a 32-17 victory. With the loss,...

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Furman lands Red Raider standout

Adam Miller, a senior who led the Greenville High Red Raiders in scoring last year, has accepted a Furman Rugby Scholarship and will enroll at the university this fall. Miller has started every match for...

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