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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost
Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.
Continue ReadingU.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement
As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.
Continue ReadingLeadership 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 ReadingFrom China to New York and academia to the U.N., alumna’s journey continues
A decade spent mostly in academia has now led Xiaoman Dong ’14 to a position at the United Nations (U.N.) in New York City and the impressive title of Associate Communications Officer at the U.N.’s...
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 ReadingWayt’s Instagram page goes viral
Sociology and philosophy graduate Virgina Wayt '23 set out to understand how the IG algorithm works through her page about knitting. Yarn bombing, anyone?
Continue ReadingBook by Aaron Simmons draws airtime on local TV stations
J. Aaron Simmons appears as a guest on two local TV stations to talk about his book "Camping with Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life."
Continue ReadingSelf-awareness found at Furman was key to alumna’s success
A philosophy major helped Dorothy Freeman Self ’04 M’06 “understand who I was as a person” and led to a decade as the head of a thriving marketing firm.
Continue Reading2023: The Year in Review
The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.
Continue ReadingFurman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land
Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.
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