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From the Vault: Furman’s Diamond F Logo Turns 50

The most recognized icon of the Furman brand took shape in a student’s sketch pad.

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Brief: To Span the Gap

Melanie C. Gordon, director of Bridges to a Brighter Future, has an ambitious wish list for the college access program at Furman.

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Furman pairs with noted stress expert to launch Fearless leadership program

The program hopes to attract people from across the region who want to improve their leadership skills by improving how they handle stress and anxiety.

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Brief: Furman Honors Land that Belonged to the Cherokee

A new plaque on Furman’s campus commemorates the resilience, wisdom and connection Indigenous peoples have to their traditional land.

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Brief: Dedicated to Resilience and Well-Being

A $10 million gift from David ’77 and June Trone supports mental health, community and belonging at Furman through a host of new offerings, including the newly dedicated Trone Center for Mental Fitness.

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Brief: Lives Transformed

Furman graduates make the world better. Giving through Furman makes it possible.

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Letter from the President: Our Shared Promise

Furman focuses on listening, engaging across differences

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Alex Stubb ’93 H’17 Elected President of Finland

Alex Stubb ’93 H’17 was elected president of Finland this past February. Stubb, a member of the mainstream center-right National Coalition Party, received 51.6 percent of the votes, outlasting his opponent, Pekka Haavisto, in a...

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Kolb weighs in on disaster at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Furman's Ken Kolb studies river navigation in addition to chairing the Department of Sociology. He spoke to news organizations about the container ship collision that led to the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge.

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Furman history alumnus named president of University of Saint Francis

Furman history alumnus Lance Richey '88 takes the reins at the University of Saint Francis after serving as interim president since May 2023.

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Clearly Furman raises $68.5 million for student-athlete scholarships, facilities, and operations

Gifts to Athletics are part of the $392 million raised to date toward the overall goal of $426 million by 2026 through Clearly Furman, the Campaign for Our Third Century.

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Tollison highlights contributions of Upstate women

Courtney Tollison looks back from the American Revolution to present day to help viewers understand the impact of women on the Upcountry region of South Carolina.

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