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Preparing for business leadership
Few private liberal arts colleges offer business degree programs. Even fewer incorporate a rigorous MBA-like experience in those undergraduate disciplines. Furman does both. "The Block" meshes the fundamental elements of management—accounting, finance, marketing and operations...
Continue ReadingFurman professors featured in Channel 7 program
Four Furman professors were interviewed as part of a half-hour, prime time program on the Affordable Care Act that aired on WSPA-TV Dec. 21, 2013. Don Aiesi (political science), Melanie Cozad (economics), Carmela Epright (philosophy)...
Continue ReadingFurman professors featured in “Up Front”
Four Furman professors were interviewed as part of a half-hour, prime time program on the Affordable Care Act that aired on WSPA-TV Dec. 21, 2013. Don Aiesi (political science), Melanie Cozad (economics), Carmela Epright (philosophy)...
Continue ReadingDuke Endowment awards Riley Institute $1 million grant
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., has awarded Furman University a $1 million grant to support the work of the Riley Institute at Furman, a highly respected public policy organization devoted to driving significant...
Continue ReadingDuke Endowment awards Riley Institute $1 million grant
The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., has awarded Furman a $1 million grant to support the work of the Riley Institute at Furman, a highly respected public policy organization devoted to driving significant social and...
Continue ReadingFurman music professors to present concert Jan. 17
The Furman Faculty Chamber Music Series will present a concert Friday Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. "Something Old and Something New” is open to the public and is part...
Continue ReadingRunning to Scotland
Furman freshman Allie Buchalski is one of six athletes chosen to represent Team USA as a member of the junior national cross country team at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge, to be...
Continue Reading“Because Furman Matters” campaign raises $406 million
Furman giving to Furman Furman University officials announced today that the school has raised $406 million to fund a number of major initiatives as it brings the “Because Furman Matters” capital fundraising campaign to a...
Continue ReadingFurman campaign supports major initiatives for students
Six years ago, Furman University didn’t have a facility to support the first-rate research experience that it wanted to provide its students. Thanks to the “Because Furman Matters” capital campaign, that’s no longer a concern....
Continue Reading“Because Furman Matters” campaign reaches successful conclusion
Furman officials announced today that the school has raised $406 million to fund a number of major initiatives as it brings the “Because Furman Matters” capital fundraising campaign to a successful close. The campaign, which...
Continue ReadingUpcountry History Museum presents civil rights exhibit
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University will present a new exhibit exploring the people, places and events that shaped Greenville during the civil rights movement Jan. 18 through June 15. “Protests, Prayers, and Progress” traces the national...
Continue ReadingYoung alumnus gift helped Furman crest goal
More than 27,000 alumni, parents, friends, companies, and foundations made gifts to the Because Furman Matters campaign since 2004. Charitable foundations accounted for several multi-million dollar gifts. But it was a $25 gift from a...
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