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Furman honors students, faculty and retirees at 2026 commencement

Furman University honored students, faculty, staff and retirees at the May 9 commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026.

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Furman graduates 560 from the Class of 2026 in its Bicentennial year

With 200 years of history behind them, the Class of 2026 celebrated the next chapter of their lives surrounded by peers, mentors, loved ones and supporters in Paladin Stadium.

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Commencement Address by Mary-Mitchell Campbell ’96, musician and volunteer

Campbell is an acclaimed arranger, educator and orchestrator who has excelled across companies from Broadway stages to arena performances and beyond. She has a bachelor's of music in piano performance from Furman University and later...

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Letter From the Editor: Taking time for a big celebration

Looking back on a 200-year history is a major reason to celebrate, and with all that the Bicentennial issue of Furman magazine offers, there is a lot to be excited about.

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Letter From the President: Furman endures across centuries

A reflection on all Furman has accomplished requires a steady approach to what comes next.

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From the Alumni Office: What does it mean to be truly engaged?

Alumni are among the most important parts of any university, but what makes one engaged and how can the institution make that engagement easy for its graduates?

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Class Notes Spring 2026

Furman University alumni have an impact on lives all over the world and provide updates on themselves and their families.

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Notable Obituaries Spring 2026

RAYMOND PERRY NEWSOM ’65 1943 – 2025  RAYMOND PERRY NEWSOM, husband of Carol Capell Newsom, died July 26, 2025, at age 82 in Greenville, South Carolina. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he graduated from Alfred I. DuPont High School and earned a...

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Paladin Pride

The evolution of Furman University mascots is varied, sometime strange and always inspiring.

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On the Hunt for History

Take a stroll through Furman University's history by exploring campus and finding hidden gems of historic significance. And when you finish, find your way to Trone Student Center for a special prize.

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Study Away Through the Years

Long before global learning became the norm on college campuses, Furman students were studying and exploring around the world. These images reflect the history of Furman’s Study Away program and the belief that education is enriched by experiencing new places, cultures and ideas...

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Q&A with Nick Theodore ‘52

Getting to know one of Furman University's most active and enduring alumni with the help of one of the institution's recent students.

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