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A new look at Johnny Tremain’s sexuality
Esther Forbes’ “Johnny Tremain,” a book about a boy growing up in Colonial Boston during the Revolutionary War, has long been a staple in young adult literature. Written in 1943, the Newberry Award-winning book also...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Michael Brodeur opens 2019-20 exhibitions in Thompson Gallery
Furman University Associate Professor of Art Michael Brodeur opens the university’s 2019-2020 exhibitions with a show of paintings and other works Monday, Aug. 26, through Thursday, Sept. 26, in Thompson Gallery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday....
Continue ReadingNew equipment grant will give faculty, students a look inside molecules
Furman University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant to acquire a 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer for interpreting the composition of molecules. This is the second major...
Continue ReadingTake a hike (or bike ride or swim): New field guide shows the way
Nataley Williams ’21 used to turn to the internet for ideas when she wanted to escape to the wilderness. But what she found was disorganized and overwhelming. “The information to find all the different places...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute and OLLI present series on the rise of nationalism
The Riley Institute® and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University will open their annual StraightTalk Series Thursday, Aug. 29, at Furman University. The three-part series will focus on the current rise of...
Continue ReadingFurman to hold summer commencement exercises Aug. 17
Erik Ching, professor of history and director of undergraduate research at Furman University, will serve as speaker when the university holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The...
Continue ReadingBeth Fraser ’20 presents research at top professional conferences
Furman University rising senior Beth Fraser of Shelby, North Carolina, has won the respect only few undergraduate-level researchers receive in the world of literature and Romanticism. This summer she presented her research at the Association...
Continue ReadingFurman listed in 2020 Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Furman University has once again been selected for inclusion in the newest edition of The Princeton Review’s college guide, “The Best 385 Colleges.” Among the featured lists the publication cited as being especially important to...
Continue ReadingVillanova’s Jason Donnelly named athletics director at Furman
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that Jason Donnelly, senior associate athletics director and executive director of athletics development at Villanova University, has been named athletics director at Furman. Donnelly will begin his duties...
Continue ReadingM.O. Owens ’33, Furman’s oldest known alumnus, dies at 105
[caption id="attachment_39522" align="alignright" width="283"] A sculpture of Owens greets K-12 students at Gaston Christian School's Worship and Fine Arts Center. Owens attended the 2018 dedication.[/caption] Hand raised aloft, a smiling bronze sculpture of Milum Oswell...
Continue ReadingProvost George Shields awarded $333,358 NSF-RUI grant
George Shields, vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been awarded a $333,358 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant to support his research...
Continue Reading16 students attend first Summer Business and Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
At the very heart of entrepreneurship lies the concept that anyone can have an idea, but without the skills to bring it to life, an idea will remain just that. Addressing this fundamental need for...
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