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Spring Issue 2023
In this special issue of Furman magazine, learn how Clearly Furman, the Campaign for Our Third Century, will strengthen the university’s place as a leader in higher education and impact the lives of our students and communities. This issue also tells the stories of Sam Hayes ’20, whose Upstate Preservation Trust is protecting the area’s historical structures, Billy Napier ’03, who reached the top of the college football mountain, and Sarah Reese’71 H’14 and Lillian Brock Flemming ’71 M’75 H’14, whose courage and brilliance continue to inspire.
The Comeback
Protector of the Past
Progress and preservation can co-exist, says Sam Hayes ’20, who wants to keep communities together.
‘Home at Furman’ Homecoming
Join the entire Furman Family on October 27-29, 2023, in celebrating the greatness and traditions of Furman University! Class years ending in 3 and 8 will celebrate reunions in the fall.
Notes from the Field
The New Ball Coach
After a two-decade climb, Billy Napier ’03 reached the top of the college football Mountain in 2021, when he was named head coach at the University of Florida.
Give to Clearly Furman this DINS DAY!
We invite the entire Furman Family to make a gift that will impact the lives of our students and communities and help Furman achieve its campaign goal of raising $426 million.
All Magazine Articles
‘An Opportunity to Help’
Campaign co-chairs Robert Hill ’83 and Margaret Platt Hill ’83 stress the importance of giving back.
Power Their Promise
We all want to leave the world better than we found it. Here’s one way to do it.
Come, and Be Inspired
Furman is honoring the brilliant, courageous lives of Sarah Reese ’71 H’14 and Lillian Brock Flemming ’71 M’75 H’14.
This Is Our Moment
The Clearly Furman campaign sets out to make the full promise of the university real.
Then, Now, Next
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Furman magazine is published for alumni and friends of the university by University Communications, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina 29613.
EDITOR
Sarita Chourey
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Katherine Irvin
ART DIRECTORS
Chris Turner
Kaylee Welgraven
UX & DIGITAL
Brian Haitz
Zach Pace
DESIGNER
Cara Sanders Robb
CONTRIBUTORS
Kelley Bruss
Betty Simmons Connors ’65
Austin Connors Jr. ’64
Elizabeth Davis
Franklin Ellis
Jeremy Fleming ’08
Adrian González ’24
Xavier Johnson ’24
Patrick Kerley ’04
Vince Moore
Liv Osby
Jerry Salley ’90
Tina Underwood
Vanzeppelin Aerial
Owen Withycomb
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