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Everybody’s All-American
By Ron Wagner, Contributing Writer Clint Dempsey’s relentless climb up soccer’s ladder has been as tenacious as it has been unlikely. His days of topping himself appear to be nearing an end, however—but don’t worry....
Continue ReadingAlexander Stubb appointed Prime Minister of Finland
Alexander Stubb, a 1993 Furman University graduate who formerly served as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, was recently appointed Finnish prime minister. He and his government were sworn in June 24 at...
Continue ReadingAlumni honors and new Benefactors Circle inductees
In mid-May, Furman’s trustees and boards and councils converged on campus for the annual Leadership Summit Weekend. In addition to regular meetings, key volunteers and donors gather for the presentation of the year’s four alumni...
Continue ReadingFurman alum Alexander Stubb set to become Prime Minister of Finland
Alexander Stubb, a 1993 Furman graduate who currently serves as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, is set to become the country’s next prime minister. According to international news reports, Stubb won his party's...
Continue ReadingJohnnie Mac Walters ’42 dies at age 94
Johnnie Mac Walters, a 1942 Furman graduate who served as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service under President Richard M. Nixon, died June 24 at his home in Greenville at age 94. Walters left his...
Continue ReadingFurman honors alumni, inducts new members to Benefactors Circle
In mid-May, Furman’s trustees and boards and councils converged on campus for the annual Leadership Summit Weekend. In addition to regular meetings, key volunteers and donors gather for the presentation of the year’s four alumni...
Continue ReadingClass of 2014 leaves record-breaking legacy
When the Class of 2014 walked across the stage this May, they had plenty to be proud of. But this year, graduates carried with them a unique achievement—they set the record for participation in Furman...
Continue ReadingA new take on Homecoming Court
Furman’s Homecoming celebrations are filled with tradition. The Friday night carnival on the mall, orange-streaked trees, crisp temperatures, tailgates, and class reunions. But one Homecoming tradition is changing for the 2014 celebration, taking place October...
Continue Reading2014 Furman grad is high tech CEO
Anja Smith is CEO of Sabai, a fast-growing, tech company in Simpsonville that provides virtual private network routers to more than 120 countries. She also happened to graduate this spring from Furman’s Undergraduate Evening Studies...
Continue ReadingDempsey is Team USA’s main man
The U.S. men’s national soccer team heads to Brazil next month for the World Cup and the squad is counting heavily on the talents of captain Clint Dempsey. A Furman alum, Dempsey returned to America...
Continue ReadingGoPro: My graduation
Strolling down the Furman Mall alongside classmates who, over the last four years, have become your family. Taking your seat on the field in Paladin Stadium. Hearing your name, and at that moment, knowing you...
Continue ReadingMiss S.C. pledges support for statewide texting ban
Furman alumna and Miss S.C. 2013 Brooke Mosteller came to the State House Wednesday, May 7, with Miss Teen S.C. Brook Sill and dozens of other women vying for Mosteller’s crown this year, to sign...
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