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Dick Riley featured in Columbia Metropolitan

Longtime friends and political advisors describe the legacy of Dick Riley '54, Furman trustee emeritus, two-term governor of South Carolina and U.S. Secretary of Education.

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OLLI shares lessons on FOX Carolina

OLLI knitting instructor Heather Buono and student Jan Tullis join FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" and show viewers how to knit a Christmas stocking. New OLLI classes from pickleball to photography begin Jan. 13.

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Donnelly featured in BVM Sports

Furman's Jason Donnelly will serve three years on the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Competition Committee. He expressed his commitment toward improving college basketball and its impact on communities.

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Furman University raises nearly $1.5 million on Giving Tuesday

One of the most successful Giving Tuesdays in recent years included a $1 million gift; most donors supported student scholarships

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Vinson speaks to Newsweek about implications of a thin House majority

A slim majority in the House could lead to difficult days for Republican leadership. Furman's Danielle Vinson spoke to Newsweek's Ewan Palmer about the ramifications. Her comments also appeared in a later Newsweek article on...

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Furman students rep U.S. at Asia-Pacific Economic meeting in Peru

Meetings abound at the talks designed to promote sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Pac Rim. But the youth delegations at this year's APEC Voices of the Future in Lima, Peru, came home with...

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Furman hosts geography conference with record attendance

Students had the chance to present their research and explore potential graduate programs when Furman hosted the 79th annual Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers conference.

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Student DJs play that FUNC-y music on renewed Furman radio station

A student-led effort resurrected the campus' radio station in the form of FUNC Radio, an online broadcast letting students share their taste in music with listeners anywhere.

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Kerry Sease joins ‘Access Carolina,’ previews community wellness conversations

Kerry Sease, executive director of The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, joins FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to tee up a series of community conversations aimed at bolstering social and emotional wellness.

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Furman Trustee Ambrose talks leadership with Chronicle of Higher Education

Chuck Ambrose knows firsthand what it takes to make difficult decisions in the academic space. He has words of advice for leaders in The Chronicle of Education's newsletter, The Edge.

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Furman University’s 2024 Wrapped

How many Dining Hall chocolate chip cookies were consumed this year? How much produce was harvested from the Furman Farm? Find out these data and more in Furman University's 2024 Wrapped.

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NSF program increases access to science, careers for Furman students

Dallas Shuman '26 is one of 50 Furman students who have made the most of National Science Foundation grants to increase access to science, technology, engineering and math.

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