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Brodeur’s work in “New American Paintings”

JUNE 29, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer Paintings by Furman University art professor Michael Brodeur have been selected for the centennial edition of “New American Paintings,” a peer-reviewed national publication. Three images were culled...

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From Iceland to Galapagos Islands to campus, May Experience term is a hit

JUNE 29, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Travel to one of 10 exotic destinations from Iceland to the Galapagos. Or, stay a bit closer to home and study everything from iphone apps to yoga...

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Work by art professor Brodeur featured in “New American Paintings”

JUNE 27, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer GREENVILLE, S.C.—Paintings by Furman University art professor Michael Brodeur have been selected for the 100th edition of “New American Paintings,” a peer-reviewed national publication. Three images...

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Wilson Roberts in New Zealand this fall

Wilson Roberts, a rising junior who is double majoring in political science and communication studies, is taking a playing break from rugby this fall as he travels abroad to New Zealand.  While there, the Boston...

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Chemistry luncheon helps students network

JUNE 26, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer More than 170 faculty, students, alumni and business representatives attended the 26th annual chemistry corporation luncheon last week.  The successful events helps current students connect with alumni...

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University Center to be named for family of Furman alumnus

JUNE 22, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman officials have announced that the school’s University Center will be named for the family of Furman alumnus and trustee David Trone. Trone,...

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President Smolla quoted in Inside Higher Ed

Furman president Rod Smolla was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story about the controversial resignation of University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan. Smolla, one of the nation’s top experts on First Amendment issues and author...

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The art of student politics

There are two student organizations on the Furman campus dedicated to the cause of conservatism. One focuses on boosting the Republican Party and tends to value moderation, bipartisanship and the art of the compromise.  The...

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Coulter looks for that championship form

Once upon a time, Leigh Coulter played golf well enough to qualify for the USGA Junior Girls national tournament, earn a berth on Furman’s 1976 national championship team and spend seven years teaching the game...

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Furman, Duke, Vanderbilt share sustainability grant

JUNE 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman, Duke and Vanderbilt universities will share a $75,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to support student fellowships in community sustainability,...

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