Joseph Vaughn broke Furman’s color barrier The inaugural Joseph Vaughn Day was celebrated Jan. 29 to honor the university's first African American student. Read more
University to rededicate Furman Hall, unveil new plaque The rededication is the latest action taken based on recommendations by the Task Force on Slavery and Justice.
Meritorious Diversity & Inclusion faculty award renamed in Maiden’s honor One of the university's first two African American faculty members has been teaching French at Furman since 1983.
2019: The Year in Review With the first month of 2020 nearly over, let's revisit the remarkable year that just wrapped up.
Furman honors first African American student Hundreds gathered for the inaugural Joseph Vaughn Day celebration. Local CBS and FOX affiliates cover the story.
2020 Joseph Vaughn Day Commemoration walk and ceremony photo gallery The annual celebration of Furman's first African American student was filled with emotion, appreciation and hope for the future.
Hundreds gather for historic Joseph Vaughn Day Commemoration ceremony Furman University will celebrate Jan. 29, the day Joseph Vaughn '68 became Furman's first African American student in 1966, annually.
Today is Joseph Vaughn Day Today is Joseph Vaughn Day, marking 55 years since Vaughn, Furman's first African American student, enrolled at the university.
Paladins lend a hand on MLK Day of Service Students, faculty and staff spread out across Greenville to help area organizations.
Activist Fania Davis offers message of healing and hope at community breakfast Civil rights attorney and restorative justice advocate was keynote speaker at event launching Furman's celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
