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Why study Plato?

FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Why is Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, still relevant today?  Catherine Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and Editor-in-Chief of The Review of Politics,...

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Furman graduate, Finnish official Alexander Stubb rings NASDAQ opening bell March 14

MARCH 14, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Furman graduate Alexander Stubb, who serves as Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Finland, rang the NASDAQ stock market opening bell on Wednesday, March 14....

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Furman graduate Tomiko Brown-Nagin awarded 2012 Bancroft Prize for book

MARCH 15, 2012 by Media Relations Tomiko Brown-Nagin, a 1992 Furman graduate who teaches law and history at the University of Virginia, has been awarded the 2012 Bancroft Prize by Columbia University for her book, Courage...

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Mott Foundation awards Riley Institute $200,000 grant for afterschool education

MARCH 22, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Media Relations Fifteen leaders in the afterschool and expanded learning fields nationwide will be selected for 10 months of specialized policy training as part of a new partnership between...

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Furman team earns trip to Minnesota to participate in Mock Trial championship

MARCH 27, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Furman earned its 16th consecutive trip to the American Mock Trial Association’s championship finals with a strong performance in the Ney National Tournament held on campus March...

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Check it out: Students display their academic skills at Furman Engaged!

MARCH 28, 2010 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Witness a master class taught by the concertmaster of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. Learn about bird diversity and bat activity in local forests. Enjoy a planetarium show....

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Furman senior art exhibition, “Free Food,” on display in Thompson Gallery through May 5

MARCH 28, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Art by Furman seniors will be on display in an exhibition titled "Free Food" through May 5 at Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art Building. Gallery hours...

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Ten new members to join Furman Board of Trustees this summer; terms begin July 1

MARCH 29, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Richard W. Riley, chair of the Furman Board of Trustees, has announced that 10 new members will join the board this summer. The new trustees are Ann Bryan...

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National Science Foundation awards Furman $600,000 grant to support scholarships

APRIL 3, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Media Relations The National Science Foundation has awarded Furman a five-year, $600,000 grant to provide merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and who are pursuing degrees in...

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Internationally acclaimed conductor to lead students and guest soloists in spring concert

APRIL 4, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Media Relations The Furman University Department of Music will present a concert led by internationally acclaimed conductor John Nelson on Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. in McAlister...

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Furman “WaterWalk” aims to raise money, awareness for global water concerns

APRIL 4, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Furman's student-led Global Issues Forum will sponsor “WaterWalk” on Friday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the football practice field located behind the Lay...

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Furman math professors, students use numbers to rank Major League Baseball

APRIL 9, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Is it possible to rank Major League Baseball teams and predict their day-to-day play by looking through the prism of a few mathematical concepts? Maybe so. At least...

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