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Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles: Furman ready for Family Weekend

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 by Kylee Perez, Contributing Writer The cookies in the DH. Sunsets over the lake. CLPs. New friends. Favorite professors. Some things just can’t be explained over the phone. That’s why Furman’s students...

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Furman graduate Valerie Horsley receives major honor for work in genetics research

September 14, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Valerie Horsley, a stem cell researcher at Yale University and a 1998 Furman graduate, is on an award-winning roll. She is one of...

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William and Mary professor to present A.J. Head Lecture in Humanities Oct. 1

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer David L. Holmes, Walter G. Mason Professor of Religion Emeritus at College of William and Mary, will speak on the Furman campus Monday, Oct. 1 at 7...

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When debate becomes debacle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 by Maggie Johnson ’14, Contributing Writer Growing strife and division in political debate is more than fodder for talk radio and primetime cable news shows. It’s actually hindering cooperation and progress in...

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Furman Singers, Men’s and Women’s Chorales to perform in Daniel Chapel Oct. 4

OCTOBER 1, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations The Furman Singers and Men’s and Women’s Chorales will present their fall concert Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Chapel. The concert...

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Abstract art by Katie Walker ’92 on display in Thompson Gallery Oct. 8 – 26

OCTOBER 3, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Abstract art by Furman University alumna Katie Walker ‘92 will be on display Monday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 26 at Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art...

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Surf’s up: California artist Drew Brophy helping Furman art students paint murals

OCTOBER 5, 2012 by Jenn Summers '13, Contributing Writer Drew Brophy, a professional graphic artist from California, is on the Furman campus this week to teach art students a few of the tricks he has...

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Furman robot “Aldo” goes to NYC, makes his student creators proud

OCTOBER 5, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations "Aldo," the Furman robot who was born in the Physics Department lab this fall, went to New York City last weekend and more...

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Who won the first presidential debate? Furman students weigh in after debate watch

OCTOBER 8, 2012 Jenn Summers ’13 and Taylor Crouch ’13 attended last week’s presidential debate watch and have prepared this video coverage for the Furman Newspage. The debate watch was also featured on Fox Carolina...

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Opening concert of the Furman Symphony Orchestra to be performed Oct. 19

OCTOBER 10, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Furman Symphony Orchestra will perform its opening concert for the Sound Quality Concert Series on Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The concert, “The...

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“Is the U.S. in Decline?” Professor Brent Nelsen delivers High Noon lecture Nov. 14

NOVEMBER 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Scholars and commentators around the world have been proclaiming the end of the American era in global politics. Are they correct? Is America...

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Vinson discusses presidential politics, turnout and the debates

OCTOBER 18, 2012 With the presidential election less than three weeks away, Furman political science professor Danielle Vinson spoke Wednesday at the High Noon Lecture Series on “Who’s going to win the 2012 Presidential Election”....

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