From Start to Finish: A Fall Semester Successfully Completed
President Davis reflects on a successful fall semester and looks forward to safely welcoming back students in the spring.
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Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Campus: Victims Knew Assailants
The vast majority of sexual assaults reported on campus involve individuals who know each other.
COVID Dashboard Update: Campus Sees Highest Positivity Rate Yet
Furman students are set to go home for winter break just as the positivity rate on campus reaches new heights.
Furman Innovation & Entrepreneurship to Host SC Innovates 2020
SC Innovates 2020 is the first statewide pitch competition of its kind in South Carolina.
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The Shi Institute Heralds a New Chapter in Sustainability at Furman
Dr. Westen Dripps discusses the Shi Institute’s renaming and new structure.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Cases Jump After Halloween Pub Crawl Leads to Mandatory Testing of Upperclassmen
An Oct. 31 pub crawl in downtown Greenville prompted Furman to test all on-campus juniors and seniors.
Mandatory Testing For Juniors and Seniors Following Halloween Pub Crawl
Administrators and students react to the allegation that roughly 100 Furman students attended a “pub crawl” in downtown Greenville on Halloween.
Election Working Group Aims to Keep the Peace
Dr. Danielle Vinson, Co-Chair of the election working group, shares the ways Furman will be supporting students during the election.
The Results Are In: Student Survey Reveals How Furman Students Voted in the 2020 Election
The election student survey breaks down Furman students’ voting plans, priorities, and opinions leading up to the 2020 election.
Furman Professor of African American History Accused of Fabricating Chicana Identity Resigns
Dr. Kelly Kean Sharp resigned on Oct. 28 following allegations that she was faking her Chicana identity.
The Results Are In: Student Survey Paints Picture of Campus this Fall
Survey results suggest that students have been largely satisfied with Furman’s COVID-19 response, but many are still struggling and almost all are planning on voting.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Cases Slightly Increase
As on-campus cases slightly increase, Greenville’s cumulative incidence rate also grows.
My Grandfather, Justice Ginsburg, and the Supreme Court: One Furman Student’s Special Connection to a National Conversation
Bridget Scalia (’23) shares her perspective on the Supreme Court, and how politics should not prevent us from forming lasting friendships.
Examining the Paladin Promise: Students Conduct Violations in COVID-19
Many Paladin Promise violations overlap with Student Conduct violations, yet no students have faced suspension or expulsion this semester.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Case Count Continues to Fall
Campus caseload remains low, but Greenville’s cumulative incidence rate grows.
Furman’s Budding Podcast Scene
The Paladin sits down with several hosts of Furman podcasts to learn more about their inspiration and style.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Furman Succeeds, Greenville Continues to Struggle
Cases on campus remain low, but the Greenville community continues to struggle with the virus.
Administration Releases Spring Calendar
Furman modified its spring calendar and students reacted.
Students From the First-Generation Student Alliance
First generation students are pioneers, now they are leading in a new way.
Joseph Vaughn Plaza Construction Underway
Furman recently broke ground on the Joseph Vaughn Plaza, which will honor the first Black undergraduate student to attend Furman.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Caseload Remains Low
Furman continues to perform well with a low COVID-19 caseload.
Administration Cancels Oct. 31 Commencement: Alumni React
Recent alums were relieved and supportive of the University’s decision to cancel their commencement.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Random Testing Begins
The updated dashboard included more tests than previous weeks, but not many more positive cases.
SGA’s COVID-19 Budget Breakdown
SGA made difficult cuts to adapt its budget to an unprecedented semester.
Spring Abroads Canceled: Now What?
The pandemic “lingers and creates insurmountable obstacles for international study away.”