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Furman Solar Farm takes the spotlight on WSPA

Laura Bain talks to WSPA about the Furman University Solar Farm and its ability to generate as much as 25% of the university's power. The panels also offer a tangible way to teach students about energy production and sustainability measures.

Finnish President, Furman U. alum Alexander Stubb featured in WSJ

Finland's President Alexander Stubb '93 has emerged as a confidant and important "back-channel" figure for U.S. President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal describes how golf catalyzed almost daily talks between the two about Russia, Ukraine, the EU and more.

History professor Casey joins 'Access Carolina' to discuss book about purses

Furman's Kathleen B. Casey reveals a historical and nuanced role purses played in American culture. She joins FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to talk about "The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in America."

Charles Davis contributes to article about budgets in WalletHub

First Gentleman Charles Davis contributes to an article about setting up family budgets.

OLLI at Furman wins airtime on local TV stations and other outlets

OLLI class registration runs through Sept. 8. Local TV stations and other news sources share details about the program that serves 2,500 senior adults in the Upstate. Professor Emerita of Computer Science Paula Gabbert explains "Crafting for Missions" on FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina." WYFF, Greenville Journal, GVLtoday and UpstateBizSC also run stories.

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Spring 2025 Features

The Comeback: Cuisine Around the Corner

A sweet treat, a caffeinated pick-me-up, a frothy brew to wind down after a long day, a working lunch. Here is a look at what these Paladins are doing and the creative directions they are taking food, drink and dessert.

Healing Through Homage

Charles Hedgepath ’99 and Marcus King are collaborating on a different kind of project intended to address the mental health of performers.

A Perfect Circle

Furman Farm’s closed-loop food system feeds a better future.

Events around the lake.

The promise is real

We see clearly the promise of setting Furman apart in higher education and preparing our students as never before to be agents of inspiration, leadership and change in the world.

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