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Furman Dedicates Benefactors Green to Honor Donors
Benefactors Green, to the northeast of the James B. Duke Library, honors donors in the White Oaks Society, a group of benefactors who have give $1 million or more to Furman.
Continue ReadingFurman breaks ground on Timmons Arena renovation
More than 200 donors have contributed to the $40 million project, which will be ready for the 2025-2026 season.
Continue ReadingNews organizations cover Timmons Arena groundbreaking
Furman celebrated the $40 million Timmons Arena renovation with a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, April 13. Several news outlets covered the event and spoke to Furman's Jason Donnelly, Pierre Curtis and Bob Richey.
Continue ReadingTimmons Arena renovation makes headlines
Several news outlets cover Furman's plans to renovate Timmons Arena in the largest donor-funded project yet for the university.
Continue ReadingJohn ’54 and Jeanette Cothran: Sustaining a legacy of giving
John C. Cothran ’54 and Jeanette Cothran, who live at The Woodlands at Furman, have pledged $1 million divided between the Partners Scholarship Program, the Cothran Center and the Timmons Arena renovation.
Continue ReadingThe Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman
The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.
Continue ReadingGift to study away program honors professor and brings opportunities to more students
Becky Folds ’81 and Adnan Rukieh have contributed $475,000 to student scholarships through Furman University’s Center for Engaged Learning, in memory of Folds’ cousin, Sallie Grant, who was a professor of education emerita.
Continue ReadingNews sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift
On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.
Continue ReadingGiving to Furman remains strong
Despite a downward trend in giving nationally, donations to Furman remain strong. Media outlets reported the good news.
Continue ReadingGiving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
Despite downward trends in giving nationally and a challenging economy, philanthropic contributions to Furman in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million.
Continue ReadingDins Day 2023 raises over $1.4 million
This year, 2,339 alumni, students, parents and friends of the university contributed 3,000+ gifts totaling $1,433,873 toward student scholarships, academics, Paladin athletics, institutes and student experiences.
Continue ReadingFurman Celebrates Award Recipients at the 2023 Bell Tower Ball
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments of members of the Furman community....
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