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Furman a great place to work

In the Chronicle of Higher Education's fifth annual survey of faculty and staff, Furman was recognized as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." The publication named a total of 103 colleges and universities...

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Lecture series earns PBK recognition

Furman's Francis W. Bonner American Scholar Lecture Series began in 2011 to highlight the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honorary society, and the centrality of liberal learning in the American experience....

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Akerman-Teixeira Guitar Duo presents concert

OCTOBER 31, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Akerman-Teixeira Guitar Duo will present a concert Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The duo will also present a master class at...

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Students raise money for Ugandan schoolhouse

NOVEMBER 6, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer A group of Furman students are hoping to give a gift to children they’ve never met — the opportunity to learn in a classroom for the first...

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Symphony and Chorus to present concert

NOVEMBER 19, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present a concert Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. “Christmas @ Furman” is open to the public...

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Paladins put a wrap on fall season, looking forward to spring matrix play

by John Roberts, Paladin Head Coach Entering the fall season, I looked at our fall record and was absolutely stunned by our youth. Heading into our first game against Clemson’s second side, we traveled with...

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Photographs by Wrangle on display

Photographs by Clemson University art faculty member Anderson Wrangle will be on display Thursday, Jan. 10 through Friday, Feb. 8 at Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art Building on the Furman campus. Thompson Gallery hours...

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Swamp Rabbit Trail draws accolades

The Swamp Rabbit Trail, an 11-mile recreational walking, running and biking path that runs through the Furman campus, has made Upstate Forever’s 2012 Top Ten List of the most notable achievements in land use, conservation,...

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40 years of Roe v. Wade

The number of abortions performed in America has been on the decline for a generation. Yet in few states has the trend been more dramatic in recent years than in Kansas, a change driven by...

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Art of the political comeback

Can Mark Sanford make a comeback? Right now, it appears quite possible. The former South Carolina governor hopes to return to his first job in politics, representing coastal South Carolina in the House. Danielle Vinson,...

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Greer standout selects Furman

Zach Roberts, a senior at Riverside High School and member of the Greer Spartans Rugby Club, will enroll at Furman University in the fall where he will play rugby. Roberts, who has played fly-half for...

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Furman athletics take national stage

A number of Furman coaches and athletes have garnered national exposure over the past few months as members of U.S. national teams for their respective sports. Paladin assistant women's lacrosse coach Amber Falcone notched a...

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