health-sciences

New Student Government Association officers sworn in

Twenty-two students will represent the student body legislatively.

Continue Reading

Furman senior hopes to keep helping the hard of hearing

Born profoundly deaf, Alana Epstein '23 has spent the last two summers preparing for a future as an audiologist by working with hearing-impaired children.

Continue Reading

Furman rises in US News rankings; noted for innovation, teaching, research, first-year experience

The university has ranked among the most innovative universities since 2016, and ranked No. 4 this year, signaling the level of awareness of The Furman Advantage and other programs have in higher education.

Continue Reading

Harford living a dream on LPGA tour

Haylee Harford '19 speaks about the ups and downs of LPGA tour life.

Continue Reading

Furman again featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide

Furman University ranks highly in “best quality of life,” “best classroom experience” and other categories.

Continue Reading

For graduates, Summer Commencement marked ‘the beginning of a lifetime of learning’

More than three dozen students were eligible to receive degrees during the Davis Chapel ceremony, including many in graduate programs that ended in the summer term.

Continue Reading

Betsy King and Golf Fore Africa honored at Evian

She'll tell you that golf is not her calling despite being a two-time U.S. Women’s Open champion and an LPGA Hall of Famer. Rather, Betsy King, a 1977 Furman University alumna and Furman Women's Golf...

Continue Reading

Roe v Wade ruling by Supreme Court affects more than abortion rights

In the days following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we asked Furman faculty members about the moment. They weighed in with expert perspectives representing government and politics (including Constitutional law and...

Continue Reading

MayX Snapshot: An excursion into medical device careers

This week, we’re highlighting courses from May Experience – a chance for students to explore topics beyond the typical academic year. COURSE: Introduction to Biomaterials INSTRUCTOR: Randy Hutchison, assistant professor of health sciences DESCRIPTION: Students...

Continue Reading

Economic cycles: Bikes pump more than millions into local economy

In a story appearing in Upstate Business Journal about the economic benefits of greenways and bike trails, a Furman University alumnus and a Furman professor weigh in. Ty Houck '93, a geology alum and director...

Continue Reading

Furman grad to continue family tradition of armed forces service, celebrates marriage and diploma

There's a lot going on for Taylor Griffin '22 this year. She commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, she graduated Furman University with a bachelor's in health sciences, she'll move to El...

Continue Reading

Faculty promotions and tenure approved by Furman University Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for a number of faculty members during its spring meeting on May 14, 2022. Eleven faculty members were granted tenure and promotion to the rank...

Continue Reading