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Perry’s ‘Wild Semester’ featured on PBS, local news

PBS airs documentary "Learning Wild" about Furman's "Wild Semester" study away program. Several news outlets share the story.

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2024 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Tocqueville Program’s Putnam talks about rift in American politics

Putnam says the chasm in American politics has been 50 years in the making. He speaks with FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty about how we got here and how to repair it.

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Vinson talks presidential campaign strategy

An AP-NORC poll asks Americans which candidate would be a greater threat to democracy. Danielle Vinson looks at both sides of a potential campaign strategy.

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Schuck explains impact of FAFSA delays in WaPo

FAFSA delays translate to compressed decision-making windows for all involved from students and families to college admissions offices. Furman's Emily Schuck explains how her office is navigating a difficult process.

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Interfaith Harmony Week promotes the art of listening to others’ stories

The week is an annual observance where people come to spread the message of harmony and tolerance, among the followers of all world religions, faith and beliefs.

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Global news outlets cover Finnish election

Furman alumnus Alexander Stubb '93 will serve a six-year term as Finland's president. News outlets everywhere covered the story.

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Furman alumnus Alex Stubb elected president of Finland

Stubb will serve a six-year term as president. He previously served at Finland's prime minister and finance minister. At Furman he majored in politics and international affairs.

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Book by Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzel gains exposure in IHE, CHE

While outside forces threaten academia, the fiscal health of institutions hinges on something more fundamental. Furman Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzel combine decades of expertise to help colleges and universities keep their financial houses...

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John ’54 and Jeanette Cothran: Sustaining a legacy of giving 

John C. Cothran ’54 and Jeanette Cothran, who live at The Woodlands at Furman, have pledged $1 million divided between the Partners Scholarship Program, the Cothran Center and the Timmons Arena renovation.  

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Nelsen provides commentary on SC Democratic primary

Furman's Brent Nelsen joins the broadcast desk at WYFF News 4 to discuss the South Carolina Democratic primary.

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Vinson quoted in SC Daily Gazette about Democratic primary

When there's a presumptive winner for the Democratic primary, why does healthy voter turnout matter? Danielle Vinson explains.

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