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‘Creating a Digital Museum’
The work of Peter Wexler, renowned New York theatre designer, producer, painter, sculptor and photographer, is on display now through Oct. 5 in the Thompson Gallery of Furman University’s Roe Art Building. The Thompson Gallery...
Continue ReadingA new academic alliance with GHS
A new academic partnership between Furman and Greenville Health System (GHS) has the potential to transform the healthcare workforce both locally and nationally. Furman will be GHS’ primary undergraduate partner, providing its faculty and students...
Continue ReadingCreating a student pipeline to health-related careers
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University and Greenville Health System (GHS) announced today they have entered into a new academic partnership that will allow Furman to develop innovative programs for undergraduate students interested in health-related careers and provide...
Continue ReadingFurman shakes off Lander 47-15
Furman shook off a feisty Lander team Saturday to take home a 47-15 win. With the victory, the Paladins move to 2-0 and have outscored its two opponents 143-15. The Furman team got off to...
Continue ReadingLearning to eat right
Whole wheat pizza, ratatouille, and farro salad aren’t usually foods that college students cook. Cooking and healthy eating in general are two skills that many students lack and don’t expect to learn in college. Furman’s...
Continue ReadingMarching Band performs Oct. 4
Furman University’s Marching Band, the Paladin Regiment, will present its annual Band Extravaganza concert Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The concert is open to the public and is held in conjunction with...
Continue ReadingFurman CCC Partners with Habitat
The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County to advance the work of Furman’s Community Conservation Corps (CCC), a grant-funded program through the United Way...
Continue ReadingFor students, renovated student center doubles as a campus hub
If you haven’t visited campus in awhile, you’re in for a treat when you step into the newly renovated and expanded Trone Student Center. As Furman President Carl Kohrt ’65 described, the center is the...
Continue ReadingViolins Against Violence: Sister Peggy O’Neill
By Mary O’Neill “VIVA LA PAZ! VIVA LA PAZ!! VIVA LA PAZ!!!” We work our way up to a shout (there are only five of us), and our voices roll across the rocky, empty slope...
Continue ReadingEducation program makes NCTQ honor roll
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a top teacher education program, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reports that Furman’s is among the best. Furman was one of only four universities in the nation to receive...
Continue ReadingRetiree tribute: Professor Maurice Cherry
MAURICE CHERRY taught me Spanish when I was a Furman undergraduate. He then taught me how to teach Spanish when I was a Furman graduate student. When I student-taught, he supervised all Furman foreign language...
Continue ReadingCommentary: Meritorious Teaching and Advising recipients
AS IS TRADITIONAL AT FURMAN, the 2013 Commencement featured the presentations of the Alester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle Furman Awards for Meritorious Teaching and Advising to four deserving faculty members. The advising honorees...
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