Guitarist Steve Watson carves niche in jazz world

by Tina T. Underwood Leg warmers, parachute pants, big hair and eyeglasses, Texas-sized shoulder pads, Bedazzled denim jackets paired with acid wash jeans, and pity the fool who failed to sport a Members Only© jacket....

A growing fan base

Where can you find Father Pat, rap music and sports commentary in the same place? Furman’s WPLS Radio Station at furmanwpls.com hosts a variety of shows that give hosts the freedom to touch on different...

The Medicine Program

Treating the human body like a machine has served western medicine well, but the solutions are simple when machines finally can’t be fixed anymore. Not so much when a mother of three lapses into a...

Gravely to discuss new book about lynching of Willie Earle March 26 at 7 p.m.

William B. Gravely, professor emeritus of religion at the University of Denver and a native of Pickens County, will discuss his new book about the lynching of Willie Earle Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m....

Furman University’s Department of Chemistry has been selected to participate in the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Beckman Scholars Program. Furman is one of 12 institutions nationwide receiving the honor this year. The Beckman Scholars...

Upcountry History Museum Receives SC Humanities Growth Grant

 The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided by the...

Furman mourns death of Nilaouise Bonner, wife of Francis Bonner

Nilaouise Carnes Bonner, wife of former Furman University provost Francis Bonner and a beloved figure in the Furman community, passed away peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wednesday, Oct. 31 at age 99. A memorial service...

Why Europe needs Alex Stubb

Former Finnish prime minister and Furman alum Alexander Stubb ’93 is seeking to become the next president of the European Commission. Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen, who taught Stubb at Furman and...

Furman to honor Sarah Reese and Lillian Brock Flemming 

Furman University will honor Sarah Reese ’71 H’14 and Lillian Brock Flemming ’71 M’75 H’14 with permanent displays on campus to recognize their lifelong achievements and to invite all who come to Furman to be...

Painting kindness

Creativity on Display

FUPO facelift

By Ron Wagner ’93, Contributing Writer When Furman police chief Tom Saccenti turned Ross McClain’s Graphic Design II class loose on his force’s vehicle and shoulder patch/logo designs, he asked them to come up with...