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Fox critical of U.S war on drugs
APRIL 19, 2012 by Sara Morano '14, Contributing Writer Standing six-foot-five, Vicente Fox has the distinction of being the tallest president in Mexican history. Height, coupled with the booming baritone voice with which Fox alternated...
Continue ReadingPostcard exhibit captures Greenville’s past
JULY 30, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer The current Furman Special Collections exhibition in the James B. Duke Library, “Wish You Were Here,” captures the nostalgia of both travel and of days gone by....
Continue ReadingFive Furman students win major scholarships
APRIL 13, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Five Furman students have been awarded major academic scholarships in 2012. Benjamin Saul, a junior from Greenwood, has been named a 2012 Truman Scholar, while Matthew Correnti,...
Continue ReadingChemistry 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...
Continue ReadingArbor 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...
Continue ReadingBridges 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...
Continue ReadingThree 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...
Continue ReadingLate 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...
Continue ReadingFurman 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...
Continue ReadingSecretary 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...
Continue ReadingFurman 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...
Continue ReadingFurman’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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