Public Engagement

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.

Gates: Race discussion must be deep, inclusive, fearless

Leroy Chapman of the AJC attended the Sept. 18 program with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and offers an editorial.

LiveWell Greenville gets boost from Duke Endowment

Health Sciences professors Shaniece Criss and Meghan Slining speak about LiveWell Greenville, which just received a major grant from The Duke Endowment.