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Furman puts a wrap on 2012 rugby camp
Furman University put a wrap on its fourth annual rugby camp Sunday with a record number of campers and a few different twists. For the first time the camp devoted more than a day to...
Continue ReadingOrientation program gets strong reviews
JULY 6, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer A new approach to freshman orientation this year brought large groups of incoming students and their families to campus in June for five two-day programs packed full...
Continue ReadingUniversity Center to be named for family of Furman alumnus
JUNE 22, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman officials have announced that the school’s University Center will be named for the family of Furman alumnus and trustee David Trone. Trone,...
Continue ReadingMayEx course featured on Iowa TV
As part of Furman’s May Experience Study Away schedule, political science professor Glen Halva-Neubauer took a group of students to Iowa to study agriculture history and policy, food security, commodity vs. sustainable farming, and environmental...
Continue ReadingA romantic night…in the dining hall?
FEBRUARY 15, 2012 by Allison Davey ’14, Contributing Writer Furman couples have long held the tradition of kissing under the Bell Tower and taking moonlit strolls around the lake. Now a new tradition may be...
Continue ReadingFurman student doubles as race car driver
FEBRUARY 9, 2012 by Daniel Smith ’13, Contributing Writer Many people spend their entire lives trying to find something they're passionate about. But then there are the lucky ones, the people who just know what...
Continue ReadingIndia “truly an unbelievable experience”
NOVEMBER 29, 2011 By Tori Hedden '12, Contributing Writer and Study Abroad Participant Many students who participate in Furman’s study abroad programs find it difficult to relate the experience to those at home after the...
Continue ReadingFurman’s YouTube stars
NOVEMBER 10, 2011 By Allison Davey '14, Contributing Writer As a college student, having 15,000 subscribers and 1.5 million views of your work can be considered quite a difficult and impressive feat. For Blake S....
Continue ReadingPochard recognized for recruitment efforts
Brad Pochard, associate vice president of admission at Furman, has received a top award in recognition of the university’s innovative approach to recruitment marketing. TargetX, a leading student recruiting firm serving higher education, gave Pochard...
Continue ReadingFurman’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota wins national achievement award
Furman’s Theta Lambda Chapter of the music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, has been recognized as the outstanding chapter for the 2010-11 academic year. The Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award is given annually to...
Continue ReadingNew approach to enrollment
An article about Furman’s efforts to develop new ways to evaluate students for admission and merit scholarships appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Continue ReadingFurman receives $5 million gift; majority will support University Center
OCTOBER 5, 2011 by Vince Moore, News Media Relations Director Furman University’s $400 million Because Furman Matters fundraising campaign received a significant boost today when an alumnus pledged $5 million to the school, the largest...
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