$25 Million Grant Donated to The Furman Advantage
The Duke Endowment donates $25 million to further The Furman Advantage’s mission.
Campus Sustainability Efforts: OrganiCup Partners with EcoReps for Giveaway
The partnership allows for new sustainability opportunities on campus amidst the pandemic.
Introducing The Furman Humanities Center
A new home for student and faculty research on campus.
Furman Engaged? National Survey of Student Engagement Illuminates Campus Trends
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) helps break down students’ views of campus life and the classroom experience.
A Capella Group Nearly Goes Silent; Comes Back Stronger Instead
The Bell Tower Boys are back and better than ever.
Students, Faculty and Staff Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines Under Phase 1b
DHEC’s Phase 1b presents a new vaccine opportunity for Furman’s faculty and staff, including students employed by Furman.
2021 SGA Election Run-Down: Importance and Results
The 2021 SGA election provided students with a new opportunity in the wake of the referendum’s passing in February.
Meet the Candidates for SGA President
Asha Marie and Rosie Kim answer The Paladin’s questions. Voting opens today, Mar. 8, at 9am.
How Furman Approaches Diversity & Inclusion in its Admissions Strategy
Welcome to The Paladin’s “Deep Dive,” our newsletter uncovering campus’ biggest stories.
FUSAB’s Budget Takes Historic Hit
As most students on campus have probably noticed, student activities look a bit different this year.
The Paladin and FUNC Join Forces and Take Journalism to the Next Level
FUNC presents its take on Celebrities Read Mean Tweets with Furman Professors Read Mean RateMyProfessor Reviews.
Trash and Dash: Uniting Furman Through Trash Pick-Up
Freshman Spencer Tate introduces a new trash program that handles the dirty work for you.
SGA Update: The Referendum Passes
After the student body vote was finalized, the referendum passed and the SGA constitution was changed.
Administration Intends to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies For ’20 and ’21 Graduates
An email sent to faculty lays out intentions to host in-person commencement ceremonies.
Furman Prison Education Partnership Connects Students and Incarcerated People
Furman’s first Inside-Out course was planned to run in the Fall of 2020, but these plans were shifted by the ongoing pandemic.
President Davis Remains “Realistically Optimistic” As Campus Cases Improve
President Davis discusses her optimism moving forward, but says that certain on-campus restrictions are in place for a reason.
Lake Restoration Project: Your Questions Answered
Operations are planned to take place behind the Bell Tower and in front of the Asia Garden, the bookstore and Trone Student Center.
Abolish Legacy Admissions
The legacy system functions as an arbitrary and unhelpful form of affirmative action.
Petition Vote Opens Today; Results Could Impact Race for SGA President
The initiative vote comes after a successful petition by Asha Marie, a current junior who hopes to run for SGA president later this semester.
Military Coup in Myanmar: One Furman Student’s Connection to a Crisis
A military coup on the other side of the world changes everything for one Furman student.
Orange Phase Extended, but On-Campus Rules Relaxed
The most recent Furman Focused email left some students relieved, yet confused about new protocols.
Capitol Riots, Campus Fallout
President Davis and other faculty members are stepping up to blaze a path that prioritizes open dialogue and discussion in pursuit of the truth.
Campus Remains in Low-Contact Period Yet In-Person Classes Resume
Students react to news of in-person classes despite campus remaining in the orange phase.
Furman SGA and PHOKUS Partner to Protect Students’ Mental Health
SGA President Griffin Mills encourages all Furman students to take advantage of Headspace going into the spring semester.
Administration Listens to Student Feedback as Spring Semester Begins
After receiving student feedback, the administration made adjustments to its COVID-19 response protocols.