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Students study around the world during May Experience

From Orlando to South Africa, mountainous regions to the Valley of the Kings, Old World cities to the Galapagos Islands, Furman students and faculty make the most of the three-week term called MayX.

Preston Cole '16 debuts at PGA Championship

Cole, a 2016 Furman graduate and golf standout, makes his debut at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. In two video clips, he talks about his journey with an NBC affiliate and with professional golfer Johnson Wagner.

Furman campus featured on PBS series 'Travels with Darley'

Furman alumnus Ty Houck gives host of PBS travel and food series a tour of campus by bike. They make stops at popular food and beverage spots along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Furman, Lutheran Services Carolinas hold program about refugees

A local TV station covered a program hosted by Furman University and LSC about refugee resettlement and placement in the Upstate.

Furman launches strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability

"FUture Focused," a five-year plan, enumerates priorities and goals for strengthening the academic experience for students and deepening relationships with the community.

Riley DLI reading program 'A Mother's Voice' gets support from DSS

A cohort of the Diversity Leaders Initiative created a way for inmates to stay connected to their children and grandchildren. Ahead of Mother's Day, Riley's Readers gets support from the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

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FURMAN MAGAZINE

The Fall 2023 issue of Furman magazine tells the stories of stunt artist Lane Erwin ’15, Furman’s first known Cherokee student Shelby Parker ’15, a special friendship behind the historic success of the men’s basketball team, and many more remarkable alumni, students, faculty and staff.

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Fall 2023 Features

Shelby’s Song

Shelby Parker ’15 is preserving and strengthening the Cherokee culture by uplifting its members – at work and at home.

The Race to Reduce

Climate change threatens our health and hopes for the future. Here is what Furman is doing about it.

Cells on the Move

A professor and his students are researching how cells spread, move and interact with other cells, which could help us better understand cancer metastasis.

The promise is real

We see clearly the promise of setting Furman apart in higher education and preparing our students as never before to be agents of inspiration, leadership and change in the world.

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