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Furman professor receives Governor’s Award
Dr. John Wheeler, professor of chemistry and Director of Integrative Research in the Sciences at Furman, has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in recognition of his...
Continue ReadingA new vision for Furman
In its 189 year history, Furman has had just a dozen individuals who have headed the university as president. And in March, Dr. Elizabeth Davis was formally inaugurated as Furman's 12th President, taking her place...
Continue ReadingAmerica must understand Iran
More than 30 years ago the leading Iran historian James Bill argued, “America knows astonishingly little about Iran.” Unfortunately, we still have many things wrong. Contrary to conventional assumptions, Iranian foreign policy is not made...
Continue ReadingA reminder of educational failure
South Carolina has contributed significantly to the 30-plus years of education accountability begun under President Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s, including the high-profile court case over school funding detailed in the documentary Corridor of...
Continue ReadingGrammy winner Lecrae brings “Anomaly” to Furman
Furman University will host Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Timmons Arena on campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. Also featured in the concert are Andy Mineo and DJ...
Continue ReadingPam Davis named Director of Bridges to a Brighter Future
Pam Davis has been named Director of Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future, a program administered by the Department of Continuing Education at Furman University. Bridges to a Brighter Future is a nationally awarded comprehensive...
Continue ReadingNoted historian, author David McCullough to speak at American History Book Club
Historian and best-selling author David McCullough, a two-time winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, will speak on “Leadership and the History You Don’t Know” Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at...
Continue Reading“Toxic Charity” author to deliver Good Lecture April 7
Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity and founder of FCS Urban Ministries in Atlanta, will deliver the Peggy and Ed Good Lecture at Furman Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Chapel. Lupton’s talk,...
Continue ReadingFurman reaches for the STARS and grabs the gold
Sustainability is a word that’s bandied about so much around college campuses that it loses its meaning. How exactly does one know if a campus is truly implementing best practices for sustainability? AASHE holds the...
Continue ReadingA perfect memory
He had only stopped for a cup of coffee. But sitting alone in a booth at Mrs. Winner’s Chicken and Biscuits in Nashville was a young boy clutching a radio held together with three strips...
Continue ReadingSpring Honors Recital March 31
The Furman University Department of Music will present its Spring Honors Recital Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. A reception follows the event. The recital is free and open...
Continue ReadingEarth Week Teach-In takes place March 25
Furman will sponsor an “Earth Week Teach-In” event on Wednesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hill Atrium of the Trone Student Center. The public is invited to attend. According to...
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