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Shucker Graduate Rises Above the Challenge

Luke Christie has never taken a walk, can't cut his own steak and can't put himself to bed, but when you talk to him, you tend to forget his physical challenges. He's articulate, intelligent, funny...

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A tip of the graduation cap to Luke Christie

Luke Christie has never taken a walk, can't cut his own steak and can't put himself to bed, but when you talk to him, you tend to forget his physical challenges. He's articulate, intelligent, funny...

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Men’s cycling team makes clean sweep at national championships

How good is the Furman men’s cycling team? This past weekend at the USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships in Asheville, N.C., Furman claimed victories in the Road Race, Criterium and Team Time Trial events. It...

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Furman holds 2015 spring commencement

Furman awarded 649 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday evening. The weather cooperated perfectly as approximately 7,100 people attended the commencement activities in Paladin Stadium. Harold C....

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Live Video Streaming for Commencement

Furman will provide live video streaming of its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2015. Coverage begins at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. The service is provided for free by the Southern Conference...

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James Rich named Gig Meredith Outstanding Student of the Year

James Rich, who moved to the Upstate to attend Furman University’s Evening Undergraduate Program, was recently named the Francis “Gig” Meredith Student of the Year. After growing up in Valdosta, Ga., Rich attended Valdosta State...

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Comparing South Carolina’s road plans

The poor condition of South Carolina’s roads makes traveling more hazardous and costly, and hurts the state economically. But how do the competing road plans stack up economically? To answer that, Furman economics professor Robert...

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University welcomes newest members of Phi Beta Kappa

Forty-nine Furman students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and dinner on...

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Helping with relief effort in Nepal

The 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in April has killed more than 7,000 people and left thousands injured and many others missing. A group of Furman students, led by Samikshya Pandey of Nepal, has started...

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“Dins Day” a success

Furman University teamed up with alumni, parents and friends from around the world on April 28 to celebrate all things Furman and raise nearly $828,000 in gifts and pledges from 1,543 donors. April 28 was...

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