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Women’s History Month: Professor Danielle Vinson shares her thoughts on progress

Danielle Vinson '89 talks about her mother's inspiration and how things in her field of political science have changed.

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Applications to Furman see double-digit growth

Dogged work by enrollment management staff and strategic communications to applicants helped increase applications from across the country and overseas.

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Furman alumnus Alex Stubb elected president of Finland

Stubb will serve a six-year term as president. He previously served at Finland's prime minister and finance minister. At Furman he majored in politics and international affairs.

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Furman Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzel write opinion piece in IHE

While outside forces threaten academia, the fiscal health of institutions hinges on something more fundamental. Furman Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzsel combine decades of expertise to help colleges and universities keep their financial houses...

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Schuck goes on record about FAFSA delays

Delays caused by the U.S. Department of Education's FAFSA program create headaches for institutions, families and students. Emily Schuck, vice president of enrollment management, discusses the challenges.

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Vinson speaks candidly about a possible Biden-Trump rematch

Danielle Vinson goes on record about the divergent campaign styles of President Joe Biden and his all-but-certain challenger. Reuters releases results of recent polling that gauges public sentiment toward the apparent frontrunners.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Furman earns props for student success, ROI

An opinion piece in The Chronicle of Higher Education cites two studies in which Furman University ranks high in student well-being and return on investment.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Alumna connects with next generation of Hispanic students

Born in Venezuela, admissions counselor Angel Sarmiento ’23 found Furman as a place to make her own community.

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Local TV stations cover move-in day for first-year students

Furman welcomed the class of 2027 Aug. 17. News outlets covered the excitement surrounding Furman's most academically selective class since 2005 and the most racially diverse class in the school's history. Furman's Ron Thompson spoke...

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Facts and figures about the Class of 2027

Statistics don’t lie: The newest Paladins bring an impressive array of talents, interests and achievements to campus.

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