Vincent Harris of Upstate Business Journal (a publication of Community Journals) writes about Greenville, South Carolina, and its growing reputation for attracting venture capital firms. One such firm is North Carolina-based Flywheel Coworking. The company…
The end-of-year sprint
In a daily news wrap from POLITICO, “Huddle” reports on year-end congressional highlights. Among the tidbits is news about Furman University alumnus Jimmy Peacock ’16. Peacock, a politics and international affairs graduate and campaign manager…
Alexa Morse ’15 named Emerging Leader of the…
Alexa Morse ’15 has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by Georgia Bio. Presented to young individuals who have made a significant impact on the life sciences industry, Morse is a program manager in…
Let there be Peace
There are countless things that make Furman University’s hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, the gem that it is. Downtown Greenville boasts scores of restaurants, a thriving craft beer industry, and a stunning suspension bridge overlooking…
Art department presents ‘Matthew Baumgardner: Grids and Glyphs’
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of visual artist Matthew C. Baumgardner (1955-2018) will be presented by the Furman University Department of Art Jan. 19-Feb. 19 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building.…
Student weighs in on China, U.S. foreign aid…
Which country has a better foreign aid policy – the United States or China? Furman alumnus Davis Cousar ’20 pondered the question for some time before deciding he would tackle it as his senior research…
Nancy Blackwell Bourne ’62 writes and illustrates her…
If there’s one thing Nancy Blackwell Bourne ’62 has always been bad at, it’s being good at only one thing. Writing her first book at the age of 80 with her right hand and illustrating…
Members of the class of 2020 receive Furman’s…
Congratulations to these members of the Furman class of 2020, who received the university’s highest honors: Scholarship Cup Awards Catherine Lippert Catherine Lippert discovered her major fairly late in her time at Furman and immersed…
Lainie Morris ’21 provides crucial support to workers…
During her interview with a global marketing company that fields as many as 100 internship applications for three positions each semester, Lainie Morris ’21 delivered a crucial answer. “My first question to every single person…