Carolyn Day explores one of the strangest fashion trends in history
A recurring theme of tuberculosis as "an easy and beautiful way to die" spurred Furman History professor's research.
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The best small cities in the U.S.
A travel magazine counts Furman's hometown of Greenville among the 15 best cities with populations under one million.
Greenville might just be the hottest city in America right now
Praise is lavished on Greenville for what it has to offer, and Furman's Music by the Lake Concert Series is included in the list of many reasons to visit.
Legislators call for monument honoring African American Confederate soldiers
The proposed monument would be unlike any other in the state. History professor Steve O'Neill questions the motives of the lawmakers.
High Noon: Professor Andersen to speak on climate change Oct. 18
His talk, “Climate Change: Between Nature and Society,” begins at noon at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman.
Americans are misled by Trump
Politics and International Affairs professor Akan Malici looks at the Iran nuclear deal and questions Trump's motives to disengage.
Keith Davis inducted into Coastal Jazz Hall of Fame
Music faculty member Davis regularly performs at the festival, but this year's event in Savannah was a little more special.
Legislators to speak at WhatWorksSC award celebration Oct. 24
South Carolina Representatives Rita Allison (R-Spartanburg) and James Smith (D-Richland) will discuss public education at the WhatWorksSC award luncheon in Columbia.
Fall High Noon lecture series begins Oct. 11
Jim Leavell, Herring Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies at Furman, will kick off the series with a talk about the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
High Noon Lecture Series fall schedule
All lectures begin at noon at the Upcountry History Museum and last one hour.