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A path forward for southern democrats

Furman University political science graduate Ben Saul (Class of 2013) has a three-pronged plan for the Democratic Party to shore up support in the South. He says, "If Southern Democrats begin to offer our policy...

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TEDxFurmanU set for Feb. 11

Furman University will host several speakers during a TEDx event, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Younts Conference Center, on the Furman campus. “TEDxFurmanU: Uncharted Territory” is open to the public....

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Muslims ‘love this country,’ grapple with challenges

President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order to temporarily restrict entry to the United States from selected countries has spawned protests, created more fodder for news talk shows, and has many Americans wondering if we are...

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Furman Theatre presents “Kappa Kappa Scream”

Furman University Theatre will present Kappa Kappa Scream by Randall David Cook Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m., with special Friday midnight performances Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, and a Sunday matinee showing...

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Why Christian conservatives are happy with Trump

Furman University Politics and International Affairs professor James Guth was tapped for a story which appeared in The Christian Science Monitor. He says the vacant Supreme Court seat left by Justice Antonin Scalia “sealed the...

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Riley Institute Selects 10th Class of Midlands Diversity Leaders

Forty-three participants from the Midlands and surrounding areas will begin the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. Selected for their leadership and community engagement, the participants join more than 1,700 Riley Fellows statewide....

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After tragedy in Charleston, a requiem in Florence

Charleston native Sarah Horick, a 2006 Furman University music theory graduate, was commissioned by the Florence Symphony Orchestra to compose music honoring those who died in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church.  The world premiere...

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School choice should not ignore diversity

Furman education professor Scott Henderson writes about school choice in an article appearing in The Greenville News. He cites a 180-year-old experiment undertaken by Horace Mann who in 1837 was determined to assimilate immigrants into...

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Undergraduate Evening Studies Establishes Advisory Council

Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has established an Advisory Council. Council members met Jan. 19 in the inaugural meeting of the group. Members of the council include Upstate business and community leaders, as well...

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Steve Watson’s Career is Musical Medley

Steve Watson's music career is studded with names like Bruce Hornsby, Dolly Parton, and noted music producer Michael Post. In the '80s, Watson spent about 10 years in LA as a studio musician playing for...

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