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Santiago Quintero strives to connect students to richness of Hispanic community
The associate professor of modern languages and literatures sees Hispanic Heritage Month as an opportunity for “awareness and normalization.”
Continue ReadingFurman 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 ReadingLockhart conducts Greenville Symphony in classical music, jazz and a bit of Led Zeppelin
Furman University alumnus Keith Lockhart '81 will help the Greenville Symphony celebrate its 75th anniversary when he returns to town to conduct "A Night of Pops."
Continue ReadingSummer in Nepal offers new lessons in public health and in life for Katherine McCann ’23
Katherine McCann '23 spent six weeks in Nepal this summer helping educate locals about public health, and giving women a voice they are not often afforded. She shared this story and these photos with us.
Continue ReadingFurman 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 ReadingPride is personal and political for alumnus Tensley
Brandon Tensley '12, a national political writer for CNN Politics, has covered LGBTQ issues as a journalist for years. He recently wrote about ways people can learn more about Pride, so we asked him to...
Continue Reading5 things to watch, read and listen to this Pride
Brandon Tensley, a 2012 Furman University German studies and political science alumnus, celebrates Pride with a piece for CNN's "Race Deconstructed" newsletter. The CNN national political writer offers a list of entertainment options that explore LGBTQ+...
Continue ReadingMayX Snapshot: Keeping patient care from being lost in translation
This week, we’re highlighting courses from May Experience – a chance for students to explore topics beyond the typical academic year. COURSE: Beginner Medical Spanish INSTRUCTOR: Maria Rippon, associate professor of Spanish DESCRIPTION: Students will...
Continue ReadingMayX Snapshots: An inside look at some student experiences
Presenting some highlights from the 2022 May Experience – a chance for students to explore topics beyond the typical academic year. Modern minds examine an ancient discipline How could an ancient practice, with roots in...
Continue ReadingWeldon named dean of Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education
Tracey Weldon, a 1991 Furman University alumna, has been appointed dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective May 1, after serving in the interim...
Continue ReadingFaculty 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 ReadingFurman graduates receive Fulbright honors
Four Furman University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The honorees include: Leanne Joyce ’22, a German studies graduate on the...
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