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Randall David Cook follows his passion
Randall David Cook, a 1991 Furman graduate and playwright who is on campus this fall as a Duke Endowment Artist-in-Residence, has been hard at work on a new play, “Pomp and Circumstance,” that will have...
Continue ReadingJesse Jackson spends a few days at Furman
At age 13, long before he became one of America’s foremost leaders for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., Greenville native Jesse Jackson dreamed of attending Furman University, earning a degree, and perhaps eventually...
Continue ReadingA note to FROGs
The good news is that Furman has had an excellent season. We are 4-1, defeated Appalachian State, are headed to the play-offs and ranked 21st in the nation among Division II teams. The bad news...
Continue ReadingRiley announces winner of education award
The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have announced the winner of the 2013 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSCsm Award for Excellence. The award, which highlights innovative educational initiatives throughout the state, was presented...
Continue ReadingAbstract paintings by Gambrell on display
New abstract paintings by Furman University alumnus Andy Gambrell will be on display Nov. 7 through Dec. 13 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m.,...
Continue ReadingLife as a Roman soldier
In modern times, many view the Roman soldier as an elite killing machine, a well-drilled and trained warrior, a picture of power and strength. Those assumptions are accurate, according to Professor Jonathan Zarecki, a professor...
Continue ReadingNew program helps international students adjust to life in U.S.
Viet Le ’17 set foot on Furman's campus for the first time in August, carrying nothing but two suitcases and a backpack. He made the 8,500-mile journey from Hanoi, Vietnam, bringing only clothes, his favorite...
Continue ReadingGrowing interest in Economics
Academics, clubs, study broad programs, small class sizes. Furman had everything Emily Hunter was looking for. What she hadn’t decided on when she arrived at Furman was a major. “I dabbled in just about everything...
Continue ReadingSinger Guy Penrod in concert Nov. 3
Guy Penrod, award-winning country gospel singer and former member of The Bill Gaither Vocal Band, will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. Special guest Buddy Jewell will...
Continue Reading“Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene?”
Duke University religion professor Mark Goodacre will speak on the Furman campus Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. His CLP talk, “Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene?” is...
Continue ReadingFurman 35 Appalachian State 24
[caption id="attachment_8831" align="alignright" width="361"] Senior Eric Dolan, seen here in action against Lander, played a pivotal defensive role in the Paladins victory over Appalachian State.[/caption] In one of the biggest wins in recent club history,...
Continue ReadingComing soon: Fall Fest
This Saturday, Furman will host Fall Fest, an annual event organized by Heller Service Corps. Children from nearby areas will visit campus to celebrate Halloween and enjoy activities including face painting, cookie decorating, carnival rides...
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