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    Furman Intercollegiate Second Round Halted By Darkness  Mar 30, 2008
    Greenville, S.C. -- The second round of the 39th annual Furman Intercollegiate was halted by darkness Saturday evening after a two hour weather delay earlier in the day suspended play at the par 72, 6,800-yard Furman University Golf Course. Clemson was in third place at nine over par for the tournament when play was halted on Saturday night. (Clemsontigers.com)

    Play Haulted In Furman Intercollegiate Due To Bad Weather And Darkness  Mar 30, 2008
    GREENVILLE, S.C. ---- The second round of the 39th annual Furman Intercollegiate was stopped due to darkness Saturday evening after a two-hour weather delay earlier in the day suspended play at the par 72, 6,800-yard Furman University Golf Course. Samford and other teams still on the course when play was suspended at 7:50 p.m. will return to the course for the completion of round two at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. (Samfordsports.com)

    Guerrero and Murphy lead ODU after first round  Mar 29, 2008
    8 Furman University 297 +9. Francis Marion U. 297 +9. (Odusports.com)

    Western Carolina Men's Golf Sixth After Opening Round of Furman Intercollegiate  Mar 29, 2008
    Greenville, S.C. - Western Carolina carded a seven-over, 295, as a team on Friday to stand in sixth-place at the Furman Intercollegiate being played on the par 72, 6,800-yard Furman University Golf Course. Senior and sophomore led the Catamounts, each carding opening rounds of one-over, 73, to be in the clubhouse tied for 17th. (Catamountsports.com)

    Clemson Tied for Third after First Round in Furman Invitational  Mar 29, 2008
    Clemson will tee off just after noon at the Furman University Course in Greenville. Stanley, who leads Clemson in stroke average for the year, had back-to-back birdies on the second and third holes, his 11th and 12th holes of the day. (Clemsontigers.com)

    Men's Golf In Seventh Place After Day One Of Furman Intercollegiate  Mar 29, 2008
    GREENVILLE, S.C. --- The Samford men's golf team had an excellent first round in day one of the 39th Annual Furman Intercollegiate which is being held at the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C. The Bulldogs are seventh out of 24 teams and are holding their own some of the nation's top golf teams. There are seven top 40 teams participating in the Furman Intercollegiate and Samford is ahead of three, including No. 3 South Carolina-Aiken. (Samfordsports.com)

    Rams Sit in 20th Place After Day One at Furman Invitational  Mar 29, 2008
    GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The University of Rhode Island golf team sits in a tie for 20th place overall at the Furman Invitational, held at the par 72, 6,800-yard Furman University Golf Course. URI shot a first-day total of 312. (Gorhody.com)

    Religious Faith Not Helping Obama  Mar 28, 2008
    James Guth, an expert on religion and politics at Furman University in South Carolina, said Wright's comments haven't killed Obama's chances. The candidate has built up some goodwill and "curiosity" through his outreach to evangelicals, including appearing at a Christian AIDS summit hosted by megachurch pastor Rick Warren and his wife, Kay. (Newsmax)

    Clemson to Compete in Furman Invitational  Mar 27, 2008
    Clemson, SC -- Clemson will play its third tournament in the last 16 days when it competes in the Furman Invitational this weekend at the Furman University Golf Course. It will be the first time Clemson has played in the event since 1997. (Clemsontigers.com)

    Men's Golf Set To Play In Furman Intercollegiate This Weekend  Mar 27, 2008
    The three-day event will be held at the par-72, 6,825-yard, Furman University Golf Course and the field of 24 teams will play three rounds of 18, one round a day. The field of 24 teams includes seven Southern Conference teams, future competitors of the Bulldogs, and six teams ranked in the top 100 by Golfstat. (Samfordsports.com)

    Evangelical voting landscape changing  Mar 22, 2008
    Jim Guth, a Furman University professor of political science said, "I think McCain is going to get a solid majority of evangelical votes in the fall.". The question is how many evangelicals will slip over to vote for the Democratic candidate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Brown to be featured on Prep Sports Plus  Mar 20, 2008
    0 grade point average and has already verball committed to Furman University. Tune in to view his piece on Prep Sports Plus on GPB (channel 8) Thursday evening at 7:30. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Recognition  Mar 15, 2008
    The 2007 NCAA Division I USTFCCCA Men's All-Academic Teams Arkansas State University Belmont University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California State University, Fresno Central Michigan University Clemson University Colgate University Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Drake University Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Washington University Elon University Furman... (Loyolagreyhounds.com)

    The New Atheism  Mar 6, 2008
    When I read this, I can't help but remember what Tony Campolo said at a Furman University preachers' conference, The Light of the World (Jesus) attracts bugs. It takes all kinds to spread the gospel of peace and love. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Hendrick leaves SCSU for South Florida  Mar 4, 2008
    He declined to renew quarterbacks coach Jonathan Pry s contract following the season and wide receivers coach Tony Elliott accepted an offer to coach at Furman University two weeks ago. Pough said he hopes to fill those vacancies in time for the start of spring practice March 24 and is not worried about the potential of losing them down the road. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Future looks green for many environmentally friendly homebuyers  Feb 29, 2008
    The Langston family didn't set out to be trendy - that is to be "green" - when they bought their new home in the Carilion neighborhood near Furman University in Greenville, S.C.. It sort of sneaked up on them. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Falcons In 12th At Wexford Intercollegiate Through 36 Holes  Feb 27, 2008
    Results Through 36 Holes 1 Furman University 290 296 586 2 Elon University 298 292 590 3 Kennesaw St. Univ. 297 298 595 4 East Carolina Univ. 299 298 597 5 Presbyterian College 298 301 599 6 Francis Marion U. 294 306 600 Winthrop University 304 296 600 8 Wofford College 294 307 601 9 George Washington 304 298 602 10 South Carolina-Aiken 307 296 603 11 Marshall University 306 304 610 12 Bowling Green State 311 308 619 13 Northern Illinois U. 310 314 624 14 Davidson College 317 309 626 15 Oakland... (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Falcons Fire Tuesday Low To Climb Three Spots; Finish Ninth at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate  Feb 27, 2008
    School Scores 1 Elon University 298 292 300 890 +26 2 Furman University 290 296 305 891 +27 3 Kennesaw St. Univ. 297 298 303 898 +34 4 Francis Marion U. 294 306 300 900 +36 5 Presbyterian College 298 301 303 902 +38 6 East Carolina Univ. 299 298 306 903 +39 7 South Carolina-Aiken 307 296 303 906 +42 8 Winthrop University 304 296 307 907 +43 9 Bowling Green 311 308 294 913 +49 10 Wofford College 294 307 315 916 +52 11 George Washington 304 298 318 920 +56 12 Marshall University 306 304 317 927... (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team  Feb 27, 2008
    Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California State University, Fresno Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Clemson University Coastal Carolina... (Bgsufalcons.com)

    T&D Region Sports  Feb 27, 2008
    The Lady Bulldogs will host Furman University on this Friday, Feb. 29. Spurrier to speak at Gamecock Club. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Seminars aplenty this season  Feb 23, 2008
    I get my charts showing the distance of the moon from the earth throughout the year from this publication by Guy Ottewell who is with the Dept. of Physics, Furman University, Greenville, SC. Sky Publishing Corp. publishes the calendar each year, Cambridge, Mass. The Olive P. Garvey Center for Improved Human Functioning, Wichita, KS, also has a lot of research available on the effects of ions in the atmosphere. (Pratt Tribune, KS)

    Stanford Leads U.S. Universities in Fundraising for Third Consecutive Year  Feb 20, 2008
    Hillsdale's total trailed only the liberal arts record of $131 million raised by Furman University, in Greenville, South Carolina, in 2004 and Wellesley's $88 million in 2005, said Ann Kaplan, survey director for the Council for Aid to Education. Among research institutions last year, the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, followed Stanford and Harvard by raising $469. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Knights ready to defend title  Feb 12, 2008
    The captains of the team are seniors Boyt and Hill and junior Jacob Brown, who recently verbally committed to playing college soccer for Furman University. Coach Bentley said he has also been pleased with the intensity at practice from Kyle Stonecipher, Ryan McGouirk and Will Daniel. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Gilbert’s a Flash, Vikings’ Soccer quintet signs up  Feb 9, 2008
    Gilbert was also considering other offers from Division I-AA schools Wofford College and Furman University. Gilbert said the opportunity to compete for a starting position next fall on a Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I) team was exactly what Gilbert was looking for next year. (Huntersville Herald, NC)

    Signing Day Central | Football recruiting  Feb 7, 2008
    He will be attending Furman University where the African-American football player s graduation rate is 99% compared to UGA s 29 ... He will be attending Furman University where the African-American football player s graduation rate is 99% compared to UGA s 29 ... Finally, I doubt the good people who are the leaders of Furman University would endorse one thought in your brain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Duluth woman killed in crash wanted to be missionary  Feb 5, 2008
    Pety was so passionate about what she wanted to do in the world, said former professor Brent Nelson, she graduated a semester early from Furman University this past December ... Redeemer Presbyterian her church in Greenville, S.C. and Furman University are planning a joint memorial for Feb. 17, said her stepfather Kjel Nore of Duluth, but the details are pending. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Women's Tennis ACCtion: Saturday, January 26  Jan 27, 2008
    The contest was held at the Minor Herndon Mickel Tennis Center on the Furman University campus ... The match was held at the Minor Herndon Mickel Tennis Center on the Furman University campus. (Theacc.com)

    S.C. can bring out 'worst instincts'  Jan 26, 2008
    More than half the Democratic electorate here are black voters, many of whom are "very seriously religious," says Furman University political scientist James Guth. House Democratic Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina, the top African-American in Congress, insists negative campaigning won't be a factor. (USA Today)

    Clinton defends husband's role in her presidential campaign  Jan 25, 2008
    Addressing an audience at Furman University, Clinton chided President Bush for taking a hands-off approach to U.S. economic woes. Without naming him, she suggested Obama -- who has said he wouldn't be "an operating officer" as president -- might follow Bush's path. (North County Times)

    New York Times announces its endorsements  Jan 25, 2008
    Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks during a campaign event at Furman University January 24, 2008 in Greenville, South Carolina. Clinton spoke on her economic plan for the United States during her remarks at the campaign event. (FOX23.com, OK)

    Step Up Barack and Oppose the Drug War  Jan 24, 2008
    Hillary Clinton's economic positions during a speech on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). (Townhall.com)

    Market sell-off cements economy at center of campaign  Jan 24, 2008
    Senator Barack Obama cited his plan for jump-starting the economy with $250 tax rebates, as he delivered an economic address at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. "We woke up this morning to bad news from Wall Street," Obama said, a refrain that was echoed throughout the day by Democrats and Republicans alike. (International Herald Tribune)

    Clinton, Obama feuding flares in S.C.  Jan 23, 2008
    In a speech at Furman University in Greenville, Obama reiterated calls for a $500 rebate for taxpayers and a $250 boost to seniors' Social Security checks. He said unemployment insurance should be available longer - and to more workers - than it is now. (Boston Globe)

    Candidates focus on wild Wall St.  Jan 23, 2008
    Senator Barack Obama of Illinois cited his plan for jump-starting the economy with $250 tax rebates, as he delivered an economic address at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. We woke up this morning to bad news from Wall Street, Mr. Obama said, a refrain that was echoed throughout the day by Democrats and Republicans alike. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Clinton, Obama crossfire continues  Jan 23, 2008
    speaks during a rally on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 ... delivers a speech on the economy on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 ... delivers a speech on the economy as a woman signs on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP). (Albany Times Union)

    Regents to consider retail development near campus  Jan 22, 2008
    the University of Connecticut; Notre Dame; the University of Pennsylvania, and Furman University in Greenville, S.C., were featured in an article in the New York Times last February. Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Ceremony Honors King  Jan 22, 2008
    The message from Dr. Echol Nix of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina was about negative images of blacks that are portrayed in media, and how it's time of the home to take control. "Parents have a responsibility of turning off the television, getting the remote control and changing the channel, changing the radio dial, calling the talk show hosts, radio announcers, disc jockeys telling them we don't want to hear all the profanity.". (WSJA.com, AL)

    Is Hillary Clinton minimizing South Carolina?  Jan 22, 2008
    "Maybe she's pulling a Romney, pulling out and going where there's more ducks to hunt," said Don Aiesi, a political scientist at Furman University in South Carolina, referring to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's late decision not to compete heavily in the state's Republican primary last week. Doing so would allow Clinton to try to minimize South Carolina's importance by downplaying Obama's win as that of a black candidate in a heavily black state, Aiesi said. (Anchorage Daily News)

    US Prez race: A tiring marathon?  Jan 20, 2008
    "This is the first time in a long time that we'll come out of South Carolina with no clear front-runner," said Danielle Vinson, political scientist at the state's Furman University. The next big contest for the Republicans is the Florida primary on January 29, the litmus test of former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani's risky strategy of sitting out the early contests. (India Times, India)

    Southern state beset by smear campaigns ahead of GOP primary  Jan 19, 2008
    "South Carolinians don't seem to react like Iowans" who punished candidates for negative advertising, said Danielle Vinson, a political science professor at Furman University in Greenville. "I don't think it surfaces more often in South Carolina," but "my hunch is a lot of it is going on the ground, and not in the air" on widely-seen TV ads. (Boston Globe)

    South Carolina: McCain's big Southern test  Jan 18, 2008
    "He has definitely turned a corner," says C. Danielle Vinson, a political scientist at Furman University in Greenville. Recent polls show him pulling ahead of Mike Huckabee, the Southern Baptist pastor and former Arkansas governor who had held a commanding lead here since early December. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    Announcer Cohen finds calling at GSU  Jan 18, 2008
    He's been part of the Furman University football broadcast team for 11 years and would be a natural fit when the Panthers tee it up, although no school official has mentioned it. It would be another step in a solid career. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    SC primary may yield GOP front-runner, answers  Jan 18, 2008
    Still, James Guth, a political scientist at Furman University in Greenville, said a poor showing by Romney "suggests his appeal in the South is not very strong.". Can Fred Thompson break through. (USA Today)

    Golf: New hope for lesser-knowns  Jan 17, 2008
    The 2008 class inducted to the North Augusta Sports Hall of Fame comprises the following: retired pro football players Charlie Waters and Craig Baynham; former Furman University athletic director and N.C. State football coach Dick Sheridan; retired North Augusta High School principal and three-sport coach Ed Stillwell; and city councilwoman and longtime city recreation department volunteer coach Pat Carpenter ... Dick Sheridan: Former head football coach at N.C. State University (1986-1993);... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Republicans focus on first Southern contest  Jan 17, 2008
    drew a crowd of 1,500 at a Furman University jam session in Greenville. The former Arkansas governor, who plays guitar, joined a local group for a cover of "Taking Care of Business" and some politicking. (USA Today)

    GOP swings next to S.C. as Romney wins Michigan  Jan 16, 2008
    "Huckabee has this completely wrapped up," said Don Aiesi, a political scientist at Furman University in Greenville. "This is a bastion of conservative Christian Republicans. ...They're not voting on electability, or immigration or anything like that. They want to make a statement on values.". (Anchorage Daily News)

    Dittmann is BC's new VP  Jan 16, 2008
    " Dr. Dittmann, who will also be a professor of physics in the Arts and Sciences Division, comes to Bainbridge from Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkston. There she served in a variety of leadership positions from 1991, including as interim dean of academic services for the Clarkston campus in addition to being the college-wide dean of sciences. She had previously served as interim dean of academic services for the Lawrenceville campus where she worked with colleagues from the University of... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell Speaks on Current Issues Facing America's Intelligence Community Jan. 16  Jan 15, 2008
    He holds an M.P.A. from George Washington University, is a graduate of the National Defense University (Global Telecom), the National Defense Intelligence College (Strategic Intelligence), and holds a B.A. in Economics from Furman University. St. Mary's College of Maryland is ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News Report, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger's. (PR Newswire)

    With Iowa and NH past, the role of race in politics takes center stage  Jan 14, 2008
    Donald Aiesi, a political science professor at Furman University in Greenville, S.C., thinks turnout in the party primary there will be 4-to-1 black. And he predicts that "the race pull" will be strong -- even though, he adds, "I don't think anybody's going to talk to a pollster or anybody else and say, `Well, with me it's ultimately the idea that my son or daughter could be elected.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Southern Fried Feud: Thompson-Huckabee  Jan 14, 2008
    Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, reaches through the crowd to shake hands at a campaign event at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. Alex Brandon/ AP Photo. (ABC News)

    The View from the Back of the Bus  Jan 12, 2008
    U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee holds up a t-shirt, which was given to him before playing with the band Detour, during a campaign stop at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina January 9, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES). (Townhall.com)

    Derek Schroeder Named Samford Head Volleyball Coach  Jan 12, 2008
    " Schroeder comes to Samford after serving a year as an assistant coach at St. Louis University. Prior to his stint at St. Louis, he spent four seasons as an assistant with the women's team at Furman University from 2003-06. There, Schroeder worked with the middle blockers and outside hitters and served as the Paladins' recruiting coordinator. Three of Schroeder's recruits earned first team All-Conference honors and one was named Southern Conference Player of the Year in 2006. He also founded... (Samfordsports.com)

    Evangelicals A Key Part Of S.C. GOP Race  Jan 11, 2008
    Still, they "are not a monolithic group here and don't always vote together," cautioned Danielle Vinson, a political science professor at Furman University in Greenville. "Their leadership isn't giving them very clear signals this time, either.". (CBS News)

    SC a battleground for GOP core constituency  Jan 11, 2008
    "One of the key things Huckabee is depending on is word-of-mouth support among Baptist clergy and other evangelical pastors," said James L. Guth, a Furman University political scientist. And the former Arkansas governor is also facing attacks. (Boston Globe)

    Huckabee Aims for Evangelicals...  Jan 11, 2008
    (AP) Republican presidential hopeful, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, speaks at Furman University in ... Still, they "are not a monolithic group here and don't always vote together," cautioned Danielle Vinson, a political science professor at Furman University in Greenville. (The Drudge Report)

    Rockin' mama: Heidi Hensley returns with new title in tow  Jan 11, 2008
    " A native of Ellijay who played basketball at Furman University in South Carolina before moving to Athens nearly a decade ago, Hensley says she'll return to her home on the road in 2008, although with a son in tow, touring will be "a little more strategic," she says. "For the last three years I was up and down the East Coast. I've been fortunate to develop a good fan base in some of the big cities like Washington, D.C., Boston, Charlotte (N.C.), New York and Philadelphia. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Contenders at debate scrap for South Carolina voter base  Jan 11, 2008
    James Guth, a political scientist at Furman University in Greenville, S.C., said conservative white Protestants make up 40%-50% of the GOP electorate here. He said the bloc is comparable in size to the evangelical voters in Iowa, though the religious community here is more diverse politically. (USA Today)

    $40M to boost Duke undergrad education  Jan 10, 2008
    In addition to Duke University, it channels money to Davidson College, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University. No comments have been posted. (Herald Sun)

    Mike Huckabee Returns to South Carolina for First Time Since Iowa Caucus Victory  Jan 9, 2008
    7:00 p.m. -- Mike Huckabee Rally and Jam Session at the Younts Conference Center, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC. Contact: Alice Stewart, (501) 658-2422 or Kassie Dulin, (214) 542-4334. Paid for by Huckabee for President, Inc.. (PR Newswire)

    Full Story »  Jan 8, 2008
    Private colleges like Furman University in Greenville, S.C., also are tailoring programs to attract retirees. The Furman University Learning in Retirement program has been tremendously successful, said Furman spokesman Vince Moore. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)

    Norwell's Bitetti earns scholarship  Jan 6, 2008
    Norwell senior Susan Bitetti, a three-time Globe All-Scholastic, will attend Furman University ... In July, Bitetti introduced herself to Furman University women's tennis coach Debbie Southern at the USTA National Clay Court Championships in Memphis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    CFMA invites Luther orchestra to Chippewa Falls  Jan 4, 2008
    He holds the bachelor of music from Furman University and the master of music and doctor of musical arts degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He studied conducting with Henry Charles Smith, Cornelius Eberhardt, Sung Kwak, Walter Dulcoux and Fiora Contino. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Grady has unlikely defender  Dec 20, 2007
    Staton grew up in a working-class family in Greenville, S.C., and became the first person in his immediate family to go to college, earning a bachelor's degree from Furman University. He went on to earn two master's degrees from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., before going to England to earn a Ph. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Three ODU Seniors Invited to 2008 MLS Combine  Dec 14, 2007
    DEFENDERS (19): Scott Bolkan (Stanford University); Matthew Britner (Brown University); Eric Brunner (Ohio State University); Adrian Chevannes (Southern Methodist University); Sean Franklin (California State University Northridge); Matt Hatzke (Santa Clara University); (Old Dominion University); Andy Iro (University of California - Santa Barbara); Julius James (University of Connecticut); Jonathan Leathers (Furman University); Rauwshan McKenzie (Michigan State University); Ryan Miller... (Odusports.com)

    Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors  Dec 11, 2007
    16 Furman University, Doug Allison, 3. 00 George Fox University, Manfred Tschan, 3. (Gozags.com)

    The battle for voters in South Carolina  Dec 9, 2007
    So it makes sense, as Furman University political scientist Danielle Vinson explained, that both white and black Democrats are excited about their choices in this primary. In the hometown of Edwards, who is currently running third, white voters said they were concerned about the same issues as black voters: jobs and health care. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Altidore headlines U.S. Olympic camp roster  Nov 29, 2007
    Defenders: Hunter Freeman (New York Red Bulls), Patrick Ianni (Houston Dynamo), Jon Leathers (Furman University), Mike Randolph (Los Angeles Galaxy), Nathan Sturgis (Real Salt Lake), Tim Ward (Columbus Crew), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC). Midfielders: Arturo Alvarez (FC Dallas), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Michael Harrington (Kansas City Wizards), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (CD Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Falcons Ride Fast Start to 67-58 Win at Furman  Nov 28, 2007
    GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team built a big first-half lead, then held off a late run by host Furman University to post a 67-58 win over the Paladins Tuesday night (Nov. 27). (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Falcons Fly to Furman  Nov 27, 2007
    27) game vs. Furman University. tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Timmons Arena (3,500). (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Gwinnett's most influential women  Nov 24, 2007
    Education: Bachelor's degree in English and Elementary education from Furman University; master's degree in middle grades education, Georgia State University; bachelor's degree in interior design, American College for the Applied Arts. Occupation/Organization title: Gwinnett County Board of Education, school board member. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    AREA SCHEDULE  Nov 24, 2007
    Furman University at Mercer University (Sam Dolan), 7 p.m.. University of Scranton at Messiah College (John Boyd), 7:30 p.m.. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Local Wofford grads stay true to their school  Nov 24, 2007
    Furman University, the school the Grizzlies beat in 2001 for their second national championship and Wofford's arch-rival, is located a half-hour west of Spartanburg in Greenville, S.C.. Shoot, Wofford and Furman played the first intercollegiate football game ever held in South Carolina, back in 1889. (Missoulian, MT)

    Duke Energy Corp.  Nov 14, 2007
    5M to Furman University - Charlotte Business Journal ... 5M to Furman University ... 5 million to Furman University in Greenville, S.C., for an initiative promoting the efficient use of energy. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Statement from Western Carolina Athletic Director Chip Smith Regarding Catamount Head Football Coach, Kent Briggs  Nov 13, 2007
    "Western Carolina University head football coach will be relieved of coaching responsibilities and assigned to another university position following WCU's football game with Furman University on Saturday, November 17. I will begin a national search for a new head football coach immediately. I informed Coach Briggs, the assistant coaches, the Catamount football players and the University's executive administration of this action today. The specific reassignment is under discussion and will be... (Catamountsports.com)

    Five questions with ... SAM WYCHE  Nov 12, 2007
    "I actually got into coaching as a result of playing football. I was a college player at Furman University. I played high school [football] in Atlanta. Then, I played in the NFL for a number of years with Cincinnati, Washington, Detroit, St. Louis, Buffalo. Obviously, I wasn't very good because I kept bouncing around. Bill Walsh was my coach in Cincinnati and when he got the job as the head coach of the 49ers in 1979, he just asked me to come out and work with the quarterbacks. Basically, I'd be... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Firm to manage SCSU trademark  Nov 10, 2007
    SCSU is the fifth South Carolina institution represented by LRG, joining Charleston Southern University, Furman University, Winthrop University and Wofford College, and the third Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference institution, joining Delaware State University and Winston-Salem State University. Founded in 1991, The Licensing Resource Group currently represents more than 150 clients, including colleges, universities, athletic conferences and athletic organizations. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Catamount Men's Golf Wins WCU Intercollegiate; Junior Andres Cuenca Claims Individual Medalist Honors  Nov 7, 2007
    School Scores 1 Western Carolina U. 278 287 565 -3 2 Vanderbilt Univ. 283 299 582 +14 3 Radford University 288 299 587 +19 4 High Point U. 293 301 594 +26 5 Furman University 300 295 595 +27 6 Gardner-Webb U. 295 301 596 +28 7 Francis Marion U. 296 301 597 +29 8 Charleston Southern 295 303 598 +30 9 Jacksonville Univ. 299 301 600 +32 10 Wofford College 302 300 602 +34 11 Belmont University 300 304 604 +36 12 Elon University 299 306 605 +37 13 Samford University 303 303 606 +38 Appalachian State... (Catamountsports.com)

    Mountain West Conference Names TCU's Valentine Derrey October Women's Golfer of the Month  Nov 7, 2007
    She began the month with a season-best third-place finish at the Lady Paladin Invitational Oct. 19-21, shooting a five-over-par 221 (73-74-74) on the 6,288-yard Furman University Golf Course in Greensville, S.C. Derrey's efforts led TCU to a 14-stroke victory over No. 20 Notre Dame for the tournament title. At the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown Oct. 29-31, Derrey tied for seventh individually with an even-par 216 (74-69-73) on the 6,050-yard Angel Park Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nev. (Themwc.com)

    Participating colleges  Nov 5, 2007
    Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)

    Seminole Women's Golf Team Competes In Ann Rhoads Intercollegiate  Oct 27, 2007
    She is one stroke ahead of Stefanie Kenoyer of Furman University. University of Alabama/Ann Rhoads Intercollegiate/Par 71/First Round FSU Results NorthRiver Golf Course/Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Seminoles.com)

    Notre Dame To Close Out Fall Season At Alabama This Weekend  Oct 27, 2007
    TCU captured the team title with an 896 at the par-72, 6,288-yard Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C.. UNC-Wilmington's Carmen Perez-Narbon took the individual crown as she made up a four-shot deficit on Laura Jansone from East Tennessee State by posting a tournament-best three-under par 69 on Sunday. (Und.com)

    Tar Heels Still Alive After Day Four Of ITA Regional Championship  Oct 22, 2007
    Smith later fell to Elizabeth Plotkin of Duke in a tough battle 5-7; 6-7(4) and Durisic followed by dropping straight sets to Laura Gioia of Furman University 2-6; 1-6. The two remaining doubles pairs for the Tar Heels advanced to the Quarterfinals Saturday. (Tarheelblue.com)

    TCU wins tournament in South Carolina  Oct 22, 2007
    GREENVILLE, S.C. -- With all five golfers, including three freshmen, placing in the top 25, TCU women's golf concluded play Sunday with a team title at the Lady Paladin Invitational hosted by Furman University in Greenville, S.C.. It's the 11th tournament championship in the 14-year tenure of TCU head coach. (Gofrogs.com)

    Fighting Irish Use Late Surge To Finish Second At Lady Paladin  Oct 22, 2007
    TCU captured the team title with an 896 at the par-72, 6,288-yard Furman University Golf Course ... Lady Paladin Invitational (Furman University Golf Course - Greenville, S.C., Par 72, 6,288 yards). (Und.com)

    TCU women's golf in first at Lady Paladin Invitational  Oct 21, 2007
    GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Four Horned Frogs carded rounds of 75 or better as the TCU women's golf team took over first place after Saturday's second round of the Lady Paladin Invitational at the Furman University Golf Course. The 39th-ranked Frogs, who shot a 9-over-par 297, hold a seven-stroke lead over East Tennessee State heading into Sunday's final round. (Gofrogs.com)

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