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In search of ‘young stellar object candidates’

A tiny piece of space that appears smaller than a marble to the naked eye can contain more than 10,000 stars, so mapping it is painstaking work. But Bob Anderson ’18 and some of his...

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Students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

More than 125 academic awards and scholarships were handed out to Furman’s graduating seniors on Sunday, April 3, during the 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony at the Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center on campus. After...

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Furman Engaged: A chance to share, celebrate and see the possibilities

What is the difference between conservative and liberal humor? What are some reasons to release a defendant on bond? How does personality type affect social media use and self esteem? The answers to each can...

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FURMAN UNIVERSITY + MARCH MADNESS = BIG WIN FOR GREENVILLE

March Madness, the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament and nation’s most high profile collegiate sporting event, has found a home in Greenville, South Carolina, thanks to Furman University and Paladin Athletics. Furman recently joined with...

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Three stories: How engaged learning helps power post-grad success

Engaged learning opportunities – from internships to study away to research, and many other experiences – play a powerful role in helping Furman students identify their strengths, explore their interests and pursue a life of...

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Mary Elizabeth Anderson wins SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, associate professor of chemistry, is Furman University’s 2021-2022 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award recipient. Each year, the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) recognizes and celebrates outstanding professors through the Excellence...

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‘Start small, think big’ and other alumni advice

Student-athletes have a variety of strengths to showcase to employers when they enter the job market, according to a panel of alumni who have been there and leveraged those qualities themselves. The panel of former...

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Fall 2021 Dean’s List

More than 1,000 students made the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the semester. The students,...

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Panel: Expectations are different for female academics

Furman opened Women’s History Month on March 1 with a panel discussion featuring six women faculty members at Hartness Pavilion. Representing a diverse range of academic disciplines, years at Furman and life experiences, the faculty...

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Prize-winning idea aims to bring restaurant fare to campus

Like college students everywhere, Brooke Dominiak '23 had a craving for pizza one night. Two years later, that craving has morphed into a business start-up aimed at delivering food to hungry students who would rather...

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