Opening Convocation Ceremony

McAlister Auditorium

Michelle Horhota, a professor of psychology and Furman’s associate dean for mentoring and advising, will give the address at the Opening Convocation ceremony on Monday, Aug. 22, in McAlister Auditorium. Occurring the day before classes officially begin, the Opening Convocation is Furman’s traditional way of celebrating the start of a new academic year. The ceremony, […]

Moravian Lovefeast

Daniel Memorial Chapel

A yearly tradition at Furman University, Moravian lovefeasts originated from “agape” meals held in homes during the New Testament-early Christian era. This service of love and light includes the singing of hymns in the Moravian tradition, the serving of sweet buns and coffee, and the distribution of candlelight. The holding of lovefeasts, after the practice […]

2023 NCAA Basketball Selection Sunday Watch Party

Timmons Arena 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, South Carolina

Furman is headed to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 1980. Be a part of history and join the team, coaches and fans in Timmons Arena for a live Selection Sunday watch party, when the 2023 March Madness brackets will be revealed. Doors open at 5 p.m. Men’s brackets revealed at […]

NCAA Tournament Watch Party: Furman vs. Virginia

Trone Student Center 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville, SC, United States

Furman takes on Virginia in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Come cheer on the Dins in their first March Madness appearance since 1980. The game will play on the big screen in Hill Atrium, in Burgiss Theater and every other screen in Trone Student Center. Free pizza and cookies while […]

The Purple Party

Roberts Rugby Pitch Furman University, Greenville, SC, United States

All adults are welcome to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of the campaign and share a toast to Furman’s third century.

16th Annual Furman Engaged Day

Various venues across campus

Furman Engaged, Friday, April 12, is a day dedicated to highlighting diverse and immersive learning experiences. Furman Engaged signals our institution’s long history and commitment to engaged learning. Undergraduate research, internships, study away experiences, creative projects, service learning, first-year writing seminars and capstone experiences–Furman students have immersed themselves in these and other high-impact learning experiences. […]