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Degrees awarded to 671 students at Saturday’s virtual graduation
On Saturday, May 9, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis conferred degrees on 671 students virtually in a video to graduates. [caption id="attachment_45212" align="alignright" width="210"] A screenshot taken during the Emily Scott Robinson's live Instagram show...
Continue ReadingSharing from a distance
We all have stories to share from the pandemic, about people we miss or things we wouldn’t otherwise be doing. [caption id="attachment_44862" align="alignright" width="400"] Jay Davis '21 shared her thoughts about being home during the...
Continue ReadingFor Jordan Harris ’20, an up-close look at the power of community
Jordan Harris ’20 knows something about interconnectedness. While interning at United Ministries, a Greenville, South Carolina, nonprofit that empowers those struggling with poverty to achieve self-sufficiency, he learned about the many ways opportunity and our...
Continue Reading‘Carry on and be strong’
Furman is more than a place. It's a community – a community held together by a common bond of purpose, resilience and strength in the face of adversity. As students enter a second week of...
Continue ReadingFall 2019 Dean’s List
Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2019 fall term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the semester. The...
Continue Reading2019: The Year in Review
As we get ready to enter the second month of 2020, let’s revisit the remarkable year we just wrapped up. From groundbreaking science to life-changing service, from Furman athletics to historic reflection, 2019 was a...
Continue ReadingHundreds gather for historic Joseph Vaughn Day Commemoration ceremony
[CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMAGES FROM A HISTORIC DAY] Hundreds of people gathered around the steps of James B. Duke Library Wednesday as the Furman University Gospel Ensemble filled the crisp winter air with harmonies...
Continue ReadingSecond annual Women’s Networking Event scheduled for Sept. 23
New panelists and a more student-friendly location highlight the second annual Furman University Women’s Networking Event (WNE), but the goal to inspire and connect women in the Greenville community with each other and Furman students...
Continue ReadingFurman listed in 2020 Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Furman University has once again been selected for inclusion in the newest edition of The Princeton Review’s college guide, “The Best 385 Colleges.” Among the featured lists the publication cited as being especially important to...
Continue ReadingGreenlink funding could see big jump thanks in part to IACH advocacy
Greenville County and the City of Greenville are on the verge of making an unprecedented investment in public transportation. For the thousands of riders who depend on Greenlink buses to get to and from work,...
Continue ReadingStudents receive top academic awards
It’s that time of year again when Furman students are recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. On April 1, more than 80 awards were conferred on over 100 students representing disciplines from mathematics and...
Continue ReadingNot your typical spring break
Some students spend spring break in far-flung lands. Others seek warmer climates at nearby or distant shores. And likely most take respite in their hometowns and visit with friends and family. But some opt for...
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