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Benedict’s last papal kiss for Furman alumnus’ baby
In the midst of early spring’s talk of white smoke versus gray smoke, predictions and predilections, Jonathan Arrington ‘04 was focused on something else. A kiss. One that would be the last infant blessing given...
Continue ReadingSanford’s political comeback
As political rehabilitations go, few can match what happened to Mark Sanford on Tuesday night. The former South Carolina governor, who admitted to an extramarital affair while in office, is now headed to Congress. Sanford...
Continue ReadingSanford’s political comeback
As political rehabilitations go, few can match what happened to Mark Sanford on Tuesday night. The former South Carolina governor, who admitted to an extramarital affair while in office, is now headed to Congress. Sanford...
Continue ReadingCongrats to the Class of 2013!
Steady rain did little to dampen the spirits of Furman's Class of 2013. Commencement exercises were scheduled for the Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium but were moved to Timmons Arena due to inclement weather....
Continue ReadingKohrt named interim President
Press releas 1999 feature on Kohrt in Furman Magazine The Furman University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Carl F. Kohrt, Ph.D., to be Interim President effective July 1, 2013. He succeeds Furman’s eleventh President, Rod...
Continue ReadingFriendship triumphs over politics
When Furman students Ben Saul and Thomas Hydrick graduated Saturday night, they left behind a greater legacy than student leadership and good grades. Even though Hydrick served as chairman of the College Republicans and Saul...
Continue ReadingEarth Day Festival
For a seasoned gardener, Furman University isn’t the obvious place to stop for vegetable and flower seedlings. But judging the spread available at Furman’s 2013 Earth Day Festival, it might become one. That’s what Joy...
Continue ReadingThe Dames of Broadway
When Kristin Chenoweth performed in the “Live From Lincoln Center” series broadcast, “The Dames of Broadway…All of Them,” Furman graduate Mary-Mitchell Campbell was there to serve as musical director and accompany the Broadway star on...
Continue ReadingEarth Day Festival
For a seasoned gardener, Furman University isn’t the obvious place to stop for vegetable and flower seedlings. But judging the spread available at Furman’s 2013 Earth Day Festival, it might become one. That’s what Joy...
Continue ReadingDon’t kill all the lawyers…
At age 85, Furman graduate Jack McIntosh has published his first book, Don’t Kill All the Lawyers: I’ll Give You a Short List. The book is illustrated by award-winning editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail and was the...
Continue ReadingJudy Clarke for the defense
If he is convicted, the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect may be spared a trip to death row thanks to the addition of a criminal defense whiz—with a history of securing life sentences—to his legal...
Continue ReadingLerner commits to Furman
Miles Lerner, captain of Minnesota state champions Edina High School, will attend Furman this fall and has been awarded a rugby scholarship. A football and rugby standout, Lerner also served as captain of the Edina...
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