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Leadership awards honor student legacies, impact
The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.
Continue ReadingFurman Engaged continues to highlight The Furman Advantage
A record number of students participated in this year's Furman Engaged, covering topics from piano music of Bohemia to cryptological warfare.
Continue ReadingFurman Engaged happens Friday with record number of students participating
Nearly 700 students will participate in this year's Furman Engaged. Other events, from the Paladin Pitch Competition to the groundbreaking for the Timmons Arena renovation, will be part of Spring Weekend.
Continue ReadingFurman Engaged: Student gathers histories from The Woodlands
As part of Furman Libraries’ oral history project, the work Bryant Garrison ’25 is compiling will benefit future generations of scholars.
Continue ReadingFurman 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.
Continue ReadingTollison 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.
Continue ReadingHistoric buildings and the stories they tell
The Furman History Department and Upstate Preservation Trust host Joseph McGill Jr. who sheds light on African American history by spending nights in buildings that housed enslaved people.
Continue ReadingLocal news covers queer zines collection at Furman
Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.
Continue ReadingTollison gives historical view on Landmark building renovation, naming
A local TV station turns to Courtney Tollison for a historical perspective on the renaming and remodeling of 1960s era Landmark building, which will be renamed the Daniel building in honor of builder Charles Daniel.
Continue ReadingTollison talks about her new book on ‘Your Carolina,’ public radio
Tollison talks about her new book, "Our Country First, Then Greenville," and explains what makes it different from other Greenville history books.
Continue ReadingJoseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26
The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.
Continue ReadingO’Neill adds historical context to article about Upstate electorate
History Professor Stephen O'Neill sheds light on why Upstate voters vote the way they do.
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