mathematics
Found in Translation: Professor and alumna translate Spanish poems into English
On the surface, the objective world of math and the subjective world of poetry appear to be opposites, but not for programmer Maria Bartlett ’18, who set out with her mentor in Spanish, Furman Professor...
Continue ReadingBenjamin endorses Adair Boroughs for Congress
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is endorsing the campaign of Democrat Adair Ford Boroughs, who is running for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. Boroughs, an attorney and 2002 Furman University mathematics graduate,...
Continue ReadingAlumnus leaves nearly $5 million, supports academic scholarships
Furman University has received nearly $5 million from the estate of Furman alumnus Thomas C. Turner (1930-2018), class of 1951, to expand support of academic scholarships. [caption id="attachment_40709" align="alignright" width="280"] Thomas C. Turner (1930-2018), Furman...
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 ReadingUniversity announces 2019 spring term Dean’s List
Here are the students who made the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall...
Continue ReadingFurman Metropolitan Fellows begin their internships in New York City
Furman University rising seniors Rosemary Coskrey and Maddie De Pree, who were named 2019 Furman Metropolitan Fellows in the fall, have started their summer internships in New York City. Coskrey is interning at the Manhattan...
Continue ReadingBoard of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members, and granted emeritus status to 13 professors who are retiring this summer. The board also recognized...
Continue ReadingHart Zwingelberg ’15 headlines Carolinas Sports Analytics Meeting at Furman
When Hart Zwingelberg ’15 was a midfielder on the Furman men’s soccer team, he dreamed of the day he’d be in the MLS. Last year, that dream came true – though not quite how he...
Continue ReadingToday is Furman Engaged!
Whether it’s presenting historical research from the early Ming Dynasty, examining democracy during the Trump era or reflecting on internships in law and lobbying, Furman students will be showcasing the best of their work and...
Continue ReadingStudents receive top academic awards
It’s that time of year again when Furman students are recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. On April 1, more than 80 awards were conferred on over 100 students representing disciplines from mathematics and...
Continue ReadingWhat happens if Obamacare is struck down?
Research by 2018 Furman graduate Emma Winiski is cited in a New York Times article about what could happen to many Americans if the Affordable Care Act is ruled unconstitutional. The article refers to a...
Continue ReadingMath professors unveil latest model designed to predict NCAA tourney upsets
Since they began working with ESPN senior writer Peter Keating six years ago, Furman math professors Kevin Hutson, Liz Bouzarth and John Harris ’91 have gotten pretty good at predicting upsets in the NCAA Division...
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