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University ranks high in ROI study
Furman ranks among South Carolina’s top colleges and universities when it comes to providing its graduates the greatest lifetime return on investment, according to a new survey compiled by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO). The university was listed...
Continue ReadingU.S. Senate confirms Nelsen nomination
The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Furman political science professor Brent Nelsen to the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Nelsen was nominated for the position in April by President...
Continue ReadingLife, liberal arts, and power of yes
Interim President Carl Kohrt '65 began his Furman experience in football pads and cleats. And when he took the mantle of leadership this July, his self-described "Put me in, Coach!" attitude quickly became his approach...
Continue ReadingTalk of the TOWN – Blair Knobel ’03
We all have our favorite publications. The ones that arrive at our door each week. The ones we read on our iPads daily. Or even the ones we snag in the checkout line as guilty...
Continue ReadingFurman application deadlines extended
Because of continuing problems with the newly designed online Common Application, Furman has extended its admission deadlines for Early Decision and Early Action by two weeks. The new deadline for Early Decision is Nov. 15, and...
Continue ReadingHigh Noon Lecture Nov. 13: “Future of the U.S. Economy”
Is the sluggishness of the U.S. economy due to short-term issues like unemployment and the budget deficit? Or is the current level of economic growth something America had better get used to? Furman economics professor Jeff...
Continue ReadingHomecoming: it’s a wrap
The weather cooperated and so did Samford as Furman celebrated a memorable homecoming weekend under sparkling skies this past weekend. In a big win, the football team bested Samford 35-17 to move to 5-5 overall...
Continue ReadingFurman to host USA Rugby National Finals Dec. 7-8
Furman will host the 2013 USA Rugby Men’s Division II College National Championship and the American Collegiate Rugby Championship December 7-8. The two-day event features some of the finest college rugby programs in the nation. All matches...
Continue ReadingCook, NYC playwright and Furman alum, serving as artist-in-residence this fall
It’s not often that college students have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with a true New York playwright—and especially not over the course of an entire semester. This fall, students in Furman’s theatre department have...
Continue ReadingDistinguished Visiting Professor of Violin to perform Dec. 9
William Preucil, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Violin at Furman, will perform in recital Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. A Sound Quality Series event, tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for...
Continue ReadingProfessor Thomas receives national writing award
Furman education professor Paul Thomas has been named the winner of the 2013 George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Thomas...
Continue ReadingWork of NY theatre designer on display
The work of Peter Wexler, renowned New York theatre designer, producer, painter, sculptor and photographer, will be on display Aug. 26–Oct. 5 in the Thompson Gallery of Furman University’s Roe Art Building. The exhibition, “Creating...
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