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Computer Science Student Revamps Furman Now! App
Computer Science Student Revamps Furman Now! App
Q&A with SGA President Yaseen Echekki
Q&A with SGA President Yaseen Echekki
Furman breaks ground on Timmons Arena on April 13.
Significant Renovations to Be Made to Timmons Arena
Senior Lilly Woo's company Woo Milk was chosen as the victor of the 2024 Paladin Pitch Competition on Thursday, April 11.
Lilly Woo ’24 Wins Fifth Annual Paladin Pitch Competition
Bell Tower Bookstore and Bistro Opening Friday
Bell Tower Bookstore and Bistro Opening Friday
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
#15 Paladins Fall to Charleston Southern, 24-20
#15 Paladins Fall to Charleston Southern, 24-20
Rebels Rout the Paladins, 76-0
Rebels Rout the Paladins, 76-0
Courtesy of Furman Athletics
Captains Kraus and Agyaakwah Usher Furman to Second-Half Comeback, 2-1
Furman Volleyball, 1-2, Wins Final Match of Season-Opening Tournament
Furman Volleyball, 1-2, Wins Final Match of Season-Opening Tournament
The Return of the Paladins: Furman Football 2024 Season Preview
The Return of the Paladins: Furman Football 2024 Season Preview
Fixing Judson Hall's "Ant Problem"
Fixing Judson Hall’s “Ant Problem”
Alysha Matthews '24 (left) and Houston Hearn '27 (right)
Furman Theatre Introduces New Major
Five Quick Tips for Staying Calm This Finals Season
Five Quick Tips for Staying Calm This Finals Season
Ciara Cox '25 (left) and Avery Johnson '27 (right)
A First Look at Furman Theatre’s “ATHENA!”
Will Jackson '27 (left) and William Nix '27 (right)
Rock On! Furman Student Band “The Lucky 7s” on Their Debut Album
FUSAB Attempts to Blind Students in Solar Eclipse Scheme
FUSAB Attempts to Blind Students in Solar Eclipse Scheme
Scan and Abandon: A New Approach to CLPs
Scan and Abandon: A New Approach to CLPs
A specialty Furman bourbon was offered at The Purple Party to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of the Clearly Furman campaign and share a toast to Furman’s third century on Saturday, April 15th, 2023.
Connolly’s Irish Pub Announces Partnership with Furman University
Furman Hates Oxygen
Furman Hates Oxygen
Furman Shoots Down Wofford Spy Balloon Over Swan Lake
Furman Shoots Down Wofford Spy Balloon Over Swan Lake
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A Letter to the Class of 2022

A Letter to the Class of 2022

Helena Aarts
April 26, 2022
Campus Climate Assessment for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Campus Climate Assessment for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Helena Aarts
March 30, 2022
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on Joseph Vaughn Plaza.

2022 Yard Show

Helena Aarts
February 24, 2022
This year, college is shaping up to be all work and none of the play. Can we really blame someone for slipping up?

Staffing Changes to Center for Inclusive Communities

Helena Aarts
February 4, 2022
The word 'All' stitched to replace the word 'Black' on a Black Lives Matter flag.

Racial Reckoning Revisits Campus with Bias Incidents

Helena Aarts
November 19, 2021
The incidents occurred in one of the South Housing buildings over the course of the semester.

First-Year Student Harmed by Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bias Incidents

Helena Aarts
November 15, 2021
Signs by Furman Justice Forum displayed on Joseph Vaughn Plaza.

Furman Justice Forum Makes Stance on Joseph Vaughn Plaza

Helena Aarts
October 21, 2021
Photo of Lydia Morris (back row in red shirt) and classmates at NUPOC.

Paladin Profile: Prostheses, Orthoses, and Disability Advocacy

Helena Aarts
October 7, 2021
President Davis thanked Jennings for his work around diversity, equity, and inclusion at Furman.

Shifting Administration: Ken Peterson and Michael Jennings Transition to Faculty Positions

Helena Aarts
October 5, 2021
JSA Interim President Alana Epstein shared that eating honey-dipped apples is a Rosh Hashanah tradition that “symbolizes a sweet new year.”

Rosh Hashanah

Helena Aarts
September 10, 2021
Student Body President Asha Marie '22 sharing a message of building community and impacting the trajectory of Furman during convocation.

A Different Message at Convocation: Reconciliation with History, Building Community

Helena Aarts
August 30, 2021
The Man Behind the Statue

The Man Behind the Statue

Helena Aarts and Evan Myers (Provisional)
April 16, 2021
This photo shows Abraham Sims, an ex-slave and family servant of James C. Furman, for whom the Seeking Abraham Report is named.

Learning From Our Past: The Start of the Task Force on Slavery and Justice

Helena Aarts
April 9, 2021
"Individuals with ASD see our ‘abnormal’ behavior as normal, but to everyone else, it's strange."

Autism Awareness Day: A Student Perspective

Helena Aarts
April 2, 2021
Too often we overlook the balance of nature — Cordle's words remind us not to.

How Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Extends the Lessons of Women’s History Month past March.

Helena Aarts
March 26, 2021
The next few months of creating policies will require intentionality, both from community members and administrators alike.

President Davis Asserts “Need to Remove Barriers” with Strategic Diversity Plan

Helena Aarts
February 19, 2021
Furman arranged several opportunities for the community to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK Community Breakfast

Chloe Sanderson (Provisional) and Helena Aarts
January 25, 2021
Of the 461 student tests administered last week, 8 came back positive.

COVID Dashboard Update: Campus Sees Highest Positivity Rate Yet

Helena Aarts
November 16, 2020
Furman continues to perform well with only one positive case out of 433 tests administered.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Cases Jump After Halloween Pub Crawl Leads to Mandatory Testing of Upperclassmen

Helena Aarts
November 10, 2020
Of the 461 student tests administered last week, 8 came back positive.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Cases Slightly Increase

Helena Aarts
November 2, 2020
Furman continues to perform well with only one positive case out of 433 tests administered.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Case Count Continues to Fall

Helena Aarts
October 27, 2020
Of the 437 students that were tested last week, only 4 came back with positive results.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Furman Succeeds, Greenville Continues to Struggle

Helena Aarts
October 20, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Caseload Remains Low

Helena Aarts
October 13, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Random Testing Begins

Helena Aarts
October 7, 2020

SGA’s COVID-19 Budget Breakdown

Helena Aarts
October 5, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Caseload Falls

Helena Aarts
September 29, 2020
“We would love to see Furman students downtown, wearing masks, and in small numbers,” Brotherton said.

City Leaders Encourage Safe Interactions Beyond Furman’s Campus

Helena Aarts
September 23, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: More Students But the Same Number of Cases

Helena Aarts
September 21, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Cases Tick Up

Helena Aarts
September 14, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Only 3 Positive Cases Reported After Mandatory Testing

Helena Aarts
September 7, 2020
The custodial staff has placed hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes in each classroom for student and faculty use. “Keep doing the right thing, wear your masks, and help us out a little by wiping down the shared surfaces,” Benes said. “The biggest thing is keeping you here on campus, and we all want our community safe and healthy.”

Unsung Heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Helena Aarts
September 4, 2020
On Aug. 26, artist Guido van Helten revealed his eight-story mural on Canvas Tower, commemorating the work of Greenville educator Pearlie Harris. Serving as the first black teacher in an all-white elementary school, Harris helped integrate Greenville County Schools over 50 years ago.

Pearlie Harris, Progress, and Greenville’s Newest Mural

Helena Aarts
September 2, 2020
Furman's COVID-19 Dashboard was Updated Late Monday Aug. 31.

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 29 Cases in Context

Helena Aarts
September 1, 2020
Redundancy Discourages Student Participation in Daily Health Surveys

Redundancy Discourages Student Participation in Daily Health Surveys

Helena Aarts
August 25, 2020

At-Risk Students Look Just Like You

Helena Aarts
August 19, 2020
TEDx FurmanU 2020 Features Diverse Cast of Speakers

TEDx FurmanU 2020 Features Diverse Cast of Speakers

Helena Aarts and Evan Myers (Provisional)
February 13, 2020
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