Riley Institute and OLLI present series on the rise of nationalism

The Riley Institute® and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University will open their annual StraightTalk Series Thursday, Aug. 29, at Furman University. The three-part series will focus on the current rise of...

Furman recognizes graduates of Women’s Leadership Institute

The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2019 graduates: Tina Belge, Greenville County Deanna Berry, McWhorter Capital Partners Katherine Boda, Furman University Jamie Bryant, Christ Church Episcopal School...

University announces 2019 spring term Dean’s List

Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall...

The Greenville story of Troy Terry

Furman Executive Director for Graduate and Evening Studies Troy Terry has a passion for literacy and service-learning. The Lowcountry native and Clemson University graduate reveals other hobbies, interests and a little-known claim to fame in...

OLLI at Furman accepting applications for Senior Leaders Greenville

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 15 for Class 6, Senior Leaders Greenville. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults 55 and up...

Undergraduate Evening Studies to pilot new summer schedule

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies will offer a new course format to its students during the summer term, where classes will be offered in either one weekend per month sessions, or fully online. As...

UES engages business community with Advisory Council

Furman University’s Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has announced the new members of its 2019 Advisory Council, which supports and advocates for the program that provides working adults the opportunity to earn a degree from the...

2018: The year in review

Immigration series continues this week

A Furman University economist and a successful hotelier from Iraq are among several speakers who will discuss “Chasing the American Dream: The Economics of Immigration,” Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., in Shaw Hall of the...

Furman awards inaugural recipients of Osher Reentry Scholarships

Furman University has named the first recipients of its Osher Reentry Scholarships. The scholarships are made possible through a $50,000 grant Furman received earlier this summer from the Bernard Osher Foundation. Each adult learner receives...

$50,000 in scholarships from Osher Foundation benefit adult reentry students

Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has received a $50,000 grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The grant supports UES Osher Reentry Scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year, enabling nontraditional adult learners (NALs) to continue...

Class of 2018: Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability

The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized the Class of 2018 graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability. The Class of 2018 includes: [caption id="attachment_36368" align="alignright" width="475"] The Postgraduate...