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Thomas publishes new book on education
Furman education professor Paul Thomas has published his 15th book, De-Testing and De-Grading Schools. The book, a collection of essays co-edited by Thomas and Canadian educator Joe Bower and published by Peter Lang USA, looks at...
Continue ReadingBlumenfield co-edits book about China
Furman University James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Asian Studies Tami Blumenfield has co-edited a book about Chinese cultural heritage politics. Cultural Heritage Politics in China is co-edited by Helaine Silverman, anthropology professor at the University of...
Continue ReadingFurman Singers alumni prepare for 18th reunion
In the past 67 years the Furman Singers have seen many students pass through their ranks. Throughout all these years, there are two songs that will always be in their repertoire: “Brown Eyes” and “The...
Continue ReadingSingers alumni to perform in concert
The Furman Singers Alumni Choir will perform Sunday, Aug. 4 at the 10:30 a.m. service of First Baptist Church of Greenville. More than 120 alumni of the Furman Singers will return to campus Aug. 2-4...
Continue ReadingUniversity 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...
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