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Furman mourns death of longtime professor, administrator John Crabtree
John H. Crabtree, a longtime English professor and former vice president for academic affairs and dean at Furman University, died June 26 at age 93. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 9 at...
Continue ReadingNew study shows Furman’s economic impact on Upstate more than $297 million
Furman University’s annual economic impact on Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate counties is more than $297 million, according to a new study conducted by the university’s Department of Economics. Furman’s economic contribution to Greenville...
Continue ReadingGreenlink funding could see big jump thanks in part to IACH advocacy
Greenville County and the City of Greenville are on the verge of making an unprecedented investment in public transportation. For the thousands of riders who depend on Greenlink buses to get to and from work,...
Continue ReadingShucker Fellow secures $132,500 for Soteria
Madison Hurst ’21 is carrying on her family tradition: helping those in need. It was her grandparents’ assistance to incarcerated people that inspired Hurst’s interest in the Soteria Community Development Corporation. She volunteered for the...
Continue ReadingMatt Olson debuts new jazz CD ‘789 Miles’
Furman Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies Matt Olson has produced a new CD recording to be officially released June 21 on OA2 Records, part of Seattle-based independent jazz label Origin Records. [caption...
Continue ReadingBoard of Trustees approves recommendations to rename hall, honor first African-American student
The Furman University Board of Trustees has approved a number of recommendations made by the board’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice, including removing “James C.” from James C. Furman Hall, and creating a statue...
Continue ReadingBen Gamble ’19 publishes his first novel
If anyone would know Ben Gamble ’19 was writing a book, you’d think it would be the person teaching his creative writing class. But Assistant Professor of English Laura Morris was as surprised as anyone...
Continue ReadingFulbright grants awarded to three graduating seniors
Three 2019 Furman University graduating seniors have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. [caption id="attachment_38673" align="alignright" width="248"] Abby Harwell[/caption] The seniors...
Continue ReadingUndergraduate Evening Studies to pilot new summer schedule
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies will offer a new course format to its students during the summer term, where classes will be offered in either one weekend per month sessions, or fully online. As...
Continue ReadingNot your typical spring break
Some students spend spring break in far-flung lands. Others seek warmer climates at nearby or distant shores. And likely most take respite in their hometowns and visit with friends and family. But some opt for...
Continue ReadingFurman Board of Trustees honored for leadership, governance
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has honored the Furman University Board of Trustees for its exceptional leadership and “strong focus on governance.” Furman is one of six winners nationwide of...
Continue ReadingFurman enters into admission pathway agreement with Chinese university
Furman’s footprint has gotten wider – about 7,887 miles wider. The university signed a general collaborative agreement with Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, on Thursday morning to promote a direct admission pathway to Furman for...
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