Remote reflection

The disruption much of the world is experiencing right now from the COVID-19 pandemic could be the best opportunity many people have to pause and reflect. “Sometimes we forget to slow down,” says Rolyn Rollins,...

‘Carry on and be strong’

Furman is more than a place. It's a community – a community held together by a common bond of purpose, resilience and strength in the face of adversity. As students enter a second week of...

2019: The Year in Review

As we get ready to enter the second month of 2020, let’s revisit the remarkable year we just wrapped up. From groundbreaking science to life-changing service, from Furman athletics to historic reflection, 2019 was a...

Furman students offer their hands and hearts to community

It’s the season of giving – and Furman students are giving back to the Greenville community. Working through service organizations, athletic teams, fraternities and other groups, Furman students are improving the lives of children, feeding...

Furman sponsoring multiple events commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.

Former NFL player, equality advocate and educator Wade Davis spoke Friday, Jan. 18, during a Community Breakfast celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The breakfast began at 8 a.m., with...

2018: The year in review

Celebrating Black History Month

Furman University and the Center for Inclusive Communities (CIC) announce a slate of talks, films, music and other events in celebration of Black History Month. All events are free and open to the public. Many...

A weekend well spent

Furman welcomed more than 600 guests to campus Nov. 10–12 for Family Weekend 2017. Festivities kicked off with a pre-game tailgate featuring a band and BBQ, followed by a Furman football win over The Citadel....

Phi Beta Kappa welcomes new members

Fifty-three Furman students were elected this spring to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. Founded in 1776 during the American Revolution, Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and...

Homecoming 2011: It’s a wrap

OCTOBER 25, 2011 By Allison Davey '13, Contributing Writer Homecoming was, by almost all accounts, a tremendous success.  The weather was crisp, the competitions were entertaining, and our athletic teams were victorious.  University photographer Jeremy...

Fundraiser puts barbeque sauce, smiles on faces

NOVEMBER 21, 2011 By Sara Morano ’14, Contributing Writer Furman students are notoriously polite, but there were elbows on tables and napkins off laps last night in the Paladen food court for Chi Omega’s “Wings...

Mocktail Party entertains, enlightens

NOVEMBER 16, 2012 by Jenn Summers ’13, Contributing Writer Do you know how much alcohol is in a standard drink? Thanks to Wednesday night’s “Mocktail” event, organized by the student group PHOKUS, many students now...