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Furman alum elected to Congress

Furman alum David Trone won Maryland’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating Republican Amie Hoeber. Trone graduated from Furman in 1977 and is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. You can read more...

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Calling all innovative, unique and up-and-coming colleges

When College Consensus put together a list of 50 “underrated” colleges in the U.S. that are doing great things, Furman came in at No. 13. According to the website, these schools are “doing something unique,...

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Why Europe needs Alex Stubb

Former Finnish prime minister and Furman alum Alexander Stubb ’93 is seeking to become the next president of the European Commission. Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen, who taught Stubb at Furman and...

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The 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America

Architectural Digest has named Furman among “The 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America.” “With their vast collections of buildings, it’s no wonder that college campuses are architectural gems,” the magazine says. “We’ve gone across the...

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Furman enters into partnership with UVA’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

Furman University students interested in attending graduate school at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy now have an inside track to gaining admission. Furman and the University of Virginia...

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Professor Guth to analyze results of midterm election at High Noon Nov. 7

Jim Guth, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, will look at what happened in the midterm election when he speaks at the High Noon lecture series Wednesday,...

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Furman mourns death of Nilaouise Bonner, wife of Francis Bonner

Nilaouise Carnes Bonner, wife of former Furman University provost Francis Bonner and a beloved figure in the Furman community, passed away peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wednesday, Oct. 31 at age 99. A memorial service...

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Susan Maddux named vice president for finance and administration at Furman

Susan A. Maddux has been named vice president for finance and administration at Furman University, President Elizabeth Davis announced today. Maddux comes to Furman from Presbyterian College, where she had served as vice president for...

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Furman to hold memorial vigil for Tree of Life Synagogue victims

A memorial vigil honoring those who lost their lives in the tragic shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh will take place on the Furman University campus Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in...

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Help celebrate First-Gen First Friday program

On the first Friday of each month this fall, Furman is asking faculty and staff to wear T-shirts in support of first-generation students. The Center for Inclusive Communities is providing newly designed shirts to both...

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