All Latest News
Furman campus: Made for Instagram
Furman has received yet another salute for the beauty of its campus. The university landed at No. 19 on Buzzfeed’s “41 Scenic College Campuses that Were Made for Instagram.” According to the website, what is the obligatory...
Continue ReadingWater and the economy
Does water infrastructure and business development go hand-in-hand? Absolutely, says Furman Business Professor Bruce Clemons. He and 10 students traveled to Guatemala this summer where the group helped to spearhead a project to extend water...
Continue ReadingMove-in day and Freshman Orientation
Approximately 800 freshman arrived at Furman Friday with parents and luggage in tow. The group enjoyed a weekend of orientation activities and will launch into their studies Tuesday. University photographer Jeremy Fleming was there to...
Continue ReadingFurman launches season, to welcome first recruiting class
Furman officially launches the 2013-14 season 4 p.m., Monday with the club’s first practice at Roberts Field. Practice is open to new and returning players. The Paladins will also welcome their first recruiting class: Miles...
Continue ReadingNational Panhellenic Conference honors Furman
Furman University has received a College Panhellenic Achievement Award from the National Panhellenic Conference (Indianapolis), one of the nation’s largest advocacy organizations for women. The NPC has recognized student-managed College Panhellenics with awards of excellence...
Continue ReadingFurman Professor Emeritus writes book
Edgar V. McKnight, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Religion Emeritus at Furman University, has written a new book about how Baptists have shaped perceptions of Jesus. Baptists and Their Contribution to the Shaping of Jesus...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute helps open new high schools
South Carolina has opened its first two New Tech Network high schools, which are being funded primarily through a $2.9 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. KnowledgeWorks, which received...
Continue ReadingA student’s self-discovery
It took a while for Judy Gantzer, an international student from Mumbai, India, to fully appreciate the benefits of a liberal arts education, but after two years at Furman she has come to sing its...
Continue ReadingDuncan elected chancellor of RTS
Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, a 1983 Furman graduate, has been elected chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Jackson, Miss. Duncan is currently the John E. Richards professor of systematic and historical...
Continue ReadingLearning for You offers trips and classes
Furman’s ‘Learning for You’ registration is underway with more than 100 trips and classes available. Classes include Ceramics at the William Felton School of Crafts, a Social Media series, Photography, World Flavors and Wine, Culinary,and...
Continue ReadingScopes: Enriching summer fun
Jaye Lasseigne wasn’t sure how elementary school students would react to learning Japanese during a summer camp. After practicing greetings and commonly used terms, Lasseigne was taken aback when students not only began responding to...
Continue ReadingWelcome to the neighborhood
Every neighborhood needs a great hangout. A place to eat, relax, catch up with friends, and meet new people. This fall, Furman’s neighborhood is getting its own gathering hole. The Paddock, a new pub-style restaurant,...
Continue Reading