Budget cuts threaten afterschool programs Furman's Cathy Stevens and WRP Policy Fellow Eric Vanden Heuvel stress the importance of afterschool and summer programs. Read more
Richard W. Riley receives Good Scout award The Hon. Richard W. Riley was recognized with the award at an Upstate fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.
Report reveals optimism, challenges of Hispanic community The report, “Hispanics in Greenville,” found that 90 percent of participants expect their children to be better off than they are.
First African-American recipient of the WWI Medal of Honor History Professor Courtney Tollison Hartness writes a story about Freddie Stowers and the racial inequities surrounding military honors.
Remembering the life and legacy of Ralph Hendricks Late trustee emeritus and former Simpsonville mayor Hendricks established a foundation that continues to impact the Upstate community.
Study sheds light on poverty in Upstate Hispanic community Two Furman professors partner with Hispanic Alliance in a two-year study.
Churches: The heartbeat of African-American communities Religion Professor Helen Lee Turner offers her take on why slaves converted to Christianity in the 18th century.
Lillian’s from Southernside Lillian Brock Flemming '71 (M '75) reflects on her public life, servant leadership and plans for her "Southernside" roots.
Behind the legacy of America’s blackface Alum Barrett Holmes Pitner ’04 writes about history of blackface in America and the hurt it causes.
A high honor Alum C. Stuart Mauney ’84 has received the Tommy Thomason Award from the Greenville County Bar Association.
