Pictures of former professors are found here, along with Furman graduates and friends of the department.
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
Don Aiesi
Professor of Politics & International Affairs Emeritus
Induction Ceremony: March 30, 2019
Former Furman Professors
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Ernest Harrill taught Political Science at Furman from 1949 to 1983 and served as the University’s first Dean of Students. Continue reading.
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Ernest J. Walters, Jr. joined the political science department at Furman in 1962 after completing graduate work at the University of Chicago. Continue reading.
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Dr. Saundra Curry Ardrey is chair of the Political Science Department and Director of the African American Studies at Western Kentucky University. Continue reading.
Furman Graduates
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James L. Hamrick, a 1950 graduate earned a master’s degree in international relations from Duke in 1952. Continue reading.
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S. Sidney Ulmer, a 1952 Furman graduate earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Duke University in 1956. Continue reading.
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Richard W. Riley is the former U. S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina. Continue reading.
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A native of Johnsonville, South Carolina, Eaddy is President & CEO of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and retired partner of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Continue reading.
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Jeanne Howard comes from a long line of women who attended Furman and its predecessor colleges.Continue reading.
Friends of Furman
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Noel Gould was born in Honolulu to an Australian mother who inspired him to become an accomplished professional in both global commerce and civics.Continue reading.