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University emphasizes technology security measures in wake of SC data breach
OCTOBER 29, 2012 The following statement was issued to all faculty, staff and students today in response to the Oct. 26 announcement of a serious data breach at the S.C. Department of Revenue.
Continue ReadingFurman Holiday traditions
Unlike its college neighbor Bob Jones, Furman does not quite burst forth in a magnificent holiday spirit each year. For most, it’s a time for hunkering down and academic rigor. Students are taking exams, and...
Continue Reading‘It’s Bell Tower Serious’
Look to your left. Look to your right. One of you is going to marry someone you meet at Furman. That's what former Furman president David Shi told Courtney Tollison's freshman class at orientation in...
Continue ReadingFurman Singers alumni prepare for 18th reunion
In the past 67 years the Furman Singers have seen many students pass through their ranks. Throughout all these years, there are two songs that will always be in their repertoire: “Brown Eyes” and “The...
Continue ReadingLife, liberal arts, and power of yes
Interim President Carl Kohrt '65 began his Furman experience in football pads and cleats. And when he took the mantle of leadership this July, his self-described "Put me in, Coach!" attitude quickly became his approach...
Continue ReadingTalk of the TOWN – Blair Knobel ’03
We all have our favorite publications. The ones that arrive at our door each week. The ones we read on our iPads daily. Or even the ones we snag in the checkout line as guilty...
Continue ReadingFurman dedicates Trone Student Center
Furman celebrated the completion of the newly expanded and renovated Trone Student Center with a dedication ceremony Thursday, Sept. 19. More than 100 people attended the ceremony, which took place outside in the Hill Courtyard of...
Continue ReadingThe Legend of Daddy Dorn (and Friends)
Who knows how much of this tale is exaggerated? It happened nearly 80 years ago at Furman, and even those closest to the university can’t recall having heard the story. A quick glance through the...
Continue Reading12 new members join Alumni Board
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Board of Directors, which provides counsel and guidance to the university on behalf of alumni, welcomes 12 new members and a new chair, Leslie Smith ’91, to its ranks this fall....
Continue ReadingFurman to honor its top military brass at Homecoming
IS FURMAN AN INCUBATOR for top military brass? Bill Mayville ’76, a product of Furman’s military science program, noticed a few years ago that a number of Furman graduates were being promoted to the military’s...
Continue ReadingHamrick provided strong leadership
WHEN FURMAN AWARDED James L. Hamrick an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree in 1996, it recognized him as “a man of unfailing good humor, quiet modesty and great wisdom.” He was also a loyal alumnus,...
Continue ReadingFriends, family, fun and lots of photos; Furman celebrates Homecoming weekend
Fifty-five years ago, Pat Morgan was part of the final freshman class at Furman’s downtown campus. Since then, he’s watched the current campus change and grow dramatically over the years. But for him, it’s not...
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