Goya exhibit on display through Dec. 21

by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer “Los Caprichos,” a series of etchings by renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, will be on exhibit Nov. 1-Dec. 21 in the Thomas Roe Art Building at Furman University. The...

More awards for Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Furman graduate Tomiko Brown-Nagin has been awarded the 2012 Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation Nonfiction Prize for her recent book, Courage to Dissent: Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights Movement. Brown-Nagin, who graduated from...

Big shoes to fill

Bob Miller knows drama. During his career, he’s made preparations to host every American president on campus since Richard Nixon. He’s also planned for nearly 30,000 screaming teenagers to arrive on campus — not for...

Building a tradition, one dart at a time

President Smolla talks about free speech

In an interview published in the Harvard Law & Policy Review, Furman president Rod Smolla talks about a variety of free speech issues, including the nature of academic freedom, Title IX and the difference between...

Raising up Riley: An endowment for the Riley Institute

by Kate Hofler Dabbs  “I am continually honored, humbled and proud of this remarkable organization for giving young people at Furman the opportunity to develop civic leadership and public service — all to the wonderful...

Student jazz combos to perform Dec. 2

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Three Furman student jazz combos will present a concert Sunday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The concert is free and open to...

Building a tradition one dart at a time

Fountain hopping. The bell tower kiss. Getting thrown in the lake on your birthday. Most students are familiar with the list of Furman traditions. But if you ask students in the theatre arts department, you"ll...

Floyd guest conducts at Carnegie Hall

Hugh Floyd, director of the Furman Singers, will be making his Carnegie Hall debut as a guest conductor when he directs the National Festival Chorus Monday, Feb. 27. The chorus includes students from Florida, Minnesota...

Furman Percussion Ensemble and special guests present concert Nov. 19

NOVEMBER 12, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Furman Percussion Ensemble will present a concert Monday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The concert is open to the public. Tickets...