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Chemistry department receives Beckman award to support undergraduate research

APRIL 23, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Furman is one of 11 schools nationally to receive a Beckman Scholars Program Institutional Award, a highly competitive grant supporting scientific research by undergraduates.  The $77,200 grant...

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Arbor Day Foundation honors university with 2011 Tree Campus USA designation

APRIL 24, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman as a 2011 Tree Campus USA for its dedication to effective community forestry management. The university has earned the honor...

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Bridges to a Brighter Future cited in national study on top college access programs

APRIL 25, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman’s “Bridges to a Brighter Future” program is one of 10 college access programs cited in a national independent study, “A Blueprint for Success: Case Studies of...

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Three Furman seniors, three graduates receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

April 26, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected three Furman seniors and three graduates as 2012 recipients of highly competitive Graduate Research Fellowships.  Five chemistry majors, past and...

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Late C. Dan Joyner to be first recipient of Riley Medal for Promise and Achievement

MAY 1, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations The Furman Board of Trustees has announced that the late C. Dan Joyner of Greenville is the first recipient of the newly created...

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Furman offers new major in anthropology and interdisciplinary minor in film studies

MAY 2, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman University will begin offering a new major in anthropology and a new minor in film studies. Both offerings will be available beginning with the 2012-2013 academic...

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Secretary Riley delivers commencement address as Furman awards 677 degrees

MAY 5, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman awarded 677 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented a number of its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday, May 5. Former...

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Furman history professor co-authors book about education reform in El Salvador

MAY 16, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman University history professor Erik Ching has co-written a new book about education reform in El Salvador during the Cold War.  The book is co-written by...

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Furman’s Commuter Challenge: Professor encourages campus to bike to work

MAY 16, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer In a move to boost the number of bike commuters on campus, Furman sociology professor Ken Kolb masterminded the “April Commuter Challenge.” By ratcheting up the...

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MayEx focus: Sociology class examines Hampton Avenue bridge’s future

May 23, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Sociology professor Ken Kolb first became intrigued by the dilapidated structure during his morning commute, biking to work at Furman via the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Since then,...

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MayEx focus: The world according to Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie

May 24, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Before enrolling in the May Experience “Simpsonology” course this month, Furman junior Caitlin Shelton had never before seen an episode of the animated television show featuring the...

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Summer evenings and good music: Lakeside concert series underway

JUNE 1, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, one of the area’s most popular attractions, is currently underway and will take place weekly through the first week...

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