Area 3 make NJ Amateur cut Jun 5, 2008
Matt Davidson of West Windsor, the 1999 Mercer County scholastic champion, won the title in 2003 while he was a student at Furman University. Two area players have been runner-up. (NJ.com -- Times)
True irony: Bush on personal responsibility Jun 4, 2008
How else could he go to Furman University on Saturday and celebrate his time-tested - and now, time-graded and time-failed - theme of personal responsibility. Unless, that is, he intended to offer himself as a counter-example to the idealistic young collegians. (Boston Globe)
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President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Furman University WINDOWS. (White House News Releases)
Bush: Don't Let Partisanship Prevent Public Service Jun 2, 2008
Yet that was the goal the president set for the 2008 graduating class of Furman University. "As you move ahead in life, you will find temptations and distractions that can take you off course," Bush said. (Fox News)
Only small protest greets Bush at S. Carolina's Furman U. Jun 2, 2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. President Bush on Saturday told more than 600 Furman University graduates to remain engaged citizens and bolster traditional values all while 14 members of the university faculty stood in silent protest. The faculty members wore white T-shirts that said We Object, a reflection on Bushs leadership in the Iraq war and his environmental policy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bush mulls making Pearl Harbor a national monument Jun 2, 2008
President Bush waves to the crowd as he is introduced at Furman University before delivering the commencement address in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, May 31, 2008. (AP Photo/Patrick Collard). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Bush To Grads: Be Responsible Jun 1, 2008
The President Addresses Furman University Grads In South Carolina As Faculty Stage Silent Protest ... President Bush walks past students during graduation ceremonies before delivering the commencement address at Furman University Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ... Yet that was the goal the president set for the 2008 graduating class of Furman University. (CBS News)
Crane Collapse Prompts Safety Conference Jun 1, 2008
NYC Building Department Officials Meet To Talk About Preventing Future Accidents After Second Deadly Crane Collapse. NEW YORK, May 31, 2008. (CBS News)
Remarks by President Bush at Furman University Commencement Jun 1, 2008
President Shi, thank you for that kind introduction. Governor Sanford, Senator Graham, Congressman Inglis, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, members of the Furman community, parents -- and most important -- the Class of 2008 -- thank you for this kind invitation to be with you. (PR Newswire)
Bush ignores commencement protests Jun 1, 2008
President Bush walks past students during graduation ceremonies before delivering the commencement address at Furman University on Saturday ... Yet that was the goal the president set for the 2008 graduating class of Furman University. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Protests awaits Bush at S.C. college commencement Jun 1, 2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - About 20 professors are planning to protest President Bush's commencement speech at South Carolina's Furman University tonight. The educators from the Baptist-founded school will wear "We Object" T-shirts in what they say will be a "very respectful, very mild form of protest.". (WTKR.com, VA)
Columbia High School graduating seniors Doneze Ross (from left), 18; Cynthia Roman, 17; and Brandon Rolfe, 17, applaud during the commencement ceremony Friday evening. More than 400 students walked across the stage at Tiger Stadium to receive their diploma. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter May 31, 2008
Townsend said he plans on attending Furman University to studying engineering, senior Joshua Smith said he has intentions to attend Santa Fe Community College to study aviation. and senior Alex Little plans to stick around Lake City, and help locals by becoming a. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Michelin to Host Nationally Televised International Rugby Match in Charleston May 30, 2008
Clermont-Auvergne's visit to the state will begin in Greenville on Aug. 4, when players will train on the campus of Furman University ... "As we prepare for this exciting international match, we are grateful for the support of the state of South Carolina, the Greenville and Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Furman University, the Citadel and the Palmetto Rugby Union," said Michelin's Fanning. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Don't boycott Furman's graduation May 28, 2008
As a freshman at Furman University, I have been surrounded by the ongoing debate about President Bush speaking at Furman's graduation ceremony May 31. As you might know, more than 200 faculty and students (but mostly faculty) have signed a petition titled "(W)e Object" in protest of his coming to commencement, citing reasons such as the Iraq war and the economic deficit as grounds for basing said petition. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The pot is calling May 26, 2008
On May 31, if weather conditions are supportive, we will attend the graduation of our nephew at Furman University, where President Bush will be the commencement speaker and where a protest has been launched by a very small minority of faculty and students ... Our nephew will be the third college graduate this month; he will follow in the footsteps of his father, his uncle, his cousin, his grandfather and many other relatives who have attended Furman University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Furman students plan vigil before Bush's graduation visit May 25, 2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. - A group of Furman University students is preparing for President Bush's upcoming visit by holding a candlelight peace vigil and reading the names of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq. The group of Furman seniors has planned to light candles Sunday to represent fallen soldiers and make paper cranes to hang around campus. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bush Commencement Speech at Furman U. Sparks Protest May 21, 2008
Bush Commencement Speech at Furman University Triggers Protest ... GREENVILLE, S.C. Some faculty members at Furman University have suggested they won't attend graduation ceremonies because President Bush is scheduled to speak, but a group of conservative students wants the university to step in and block the protest. (Fox News -- Politics)
Davis, Pesce Recognized As STAR Student, Teacher May 20, 2008
Sharon will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology or Furman University. Each high school STAR Student is asked to name his/her STAR Teacher. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Canal Elects First Independent Directors May 17, 2008
He also serves as secretary of Central Realty Corporation, president of Timber-lands, L.P. and Lullwater Syndicate, Inc. Timmons serves on the boards of the South Financial Group, the Litchfield Company of South Carolina, T-L, Inc., Lullwater Syndicate, Inc., Canal Indemnity Company, Central Realty Corporation, the William R. Timmons Agency, LLC, and Pelham Road Company, Inc. He also serves on the board of trustees of Furman University. Ann Pelham recently retired as publisher of Legal Times, a... (PR Newswire)
Wizards defender named to U.S. U-23 roster May 15, 2008
Leathers will be making his first-ever appearance for the United States at any level after a successful college career at Furman University, alma mater of current United States internationals Clint Dempsey of Fulham FC and Ricardo Clark of Houston Dynamo. "We're always pleased to have Wizards players represent their country at any level," Wizards Technical Director Peter Vermes said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Great, puzzling commencement speakers May 15, 2008
The Chronicle of Higher Education released itsand the big winners appear to be Carnegie Mellon (Al Gore) and Furman University (George W. Bush) while some choices (Lane College: Star Jones, Dowling College: Allan Houston) left us scratching our heads. Our personal favorite, however, is Liberty College, who will welcome Chuck Norris to the podium to address the graduating class. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Students getting a say in speakers May 15, 2008
Students are getting a say in commencement speakers - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today)
Book looks at fan attachment to Fenway May 15, 2008
Michael Ian Borer, an assistant professor of Sociology and Urban Studies at Furman University in South Carolina, witnessed this rare phenomenon first-hand when working on a dissertation in Sociology at nearby Boston University, and the work he did turned into a fascinating book, "Faithful to Fenway: Believing in Boston, Baseball and America's Most Beloved Ballpark" (NYU Press, 288 pages), that has recently come out to rave reviews. "I was interested in places," Borer says. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Despite woes, president is welcome May 14, 2008
More than 220 Furman University students and faculty members have signed a statement of protest that is posted on the school s Web site. Even more surprising is the speaker being protested: President Bush. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Political Grapevine May 13, 2008
More than 200 students and faculty at Furman University are protesting President Bush's planned commencement address next week. The co-signers have put an explanation on the school's Web site. (Fox News)
S.C. professors, students sign statement opposing Bush visit May 13, 2008
More than 200 Furman University students and faculty members are objecting to the school s first visit by a sitting U.S. president, criticizing the Bush administration s handling of the Iraq war and environmental issues ... Under ordinary circumstances, it would be an honor for Furman University to be visited by the President of the United States, reads the protest statement. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Fans want to rest eternally with 'the team' May 13, 2008
At the Furman University course there have been dozens of departed golfers' ashes scattered along the greens, said Willie Miller, who has run the golf club for the past dozen years. Unlike Alabama's Seawell, who mused that Rehling's ashes might be helping his highly rated team, Miller doesn't count on the spirits of departed golfers to help Furman. (CNN -- US)
Clemson's George Bennett Honored By the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame May 13, 2008
In 1986-1989, he was the Athletic Director at Furman University and during his tenure, Furman won the National I-AA National Championship in Football in 1988. After a four-year stint as Executive Vice President for Development at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN, Bennett returned to Clemson in 1993 as the Executive Director of IPTAY until his retirement in 2004. (Clemsontigers.com)
Fans long to be scattered on sporting sites May 11, 2008
At the Furman University course there have been dozens of departed golfers ashes scattered along the greens, said Willie Miller, who has run the golf club for the past dozen years. Unlike Alabama s Seawell, who mused that Rehling s ashes might be helping his highly rated team, Miller doesn t count on the spirits of departed golfers to help Furman. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
31 seniors let ink dry on college futures May 3, 2008
nKyle Townsend was accepted to Furman University. n Lance Drawdy, Monica Murphy and Ashley OSteen were accepted to Lake City Community College. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Two South Fulton schools get new principals May 3, 2008
He earned his bachelor's degree from Furman University, a master's degree from The State University at West Georgia, and a law degree from The John Marshall Law School. New to the school system is LaRoyce Sublett, who has been named principal of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Medallion of Excellence winners Apr 20, 2008
College career plans: Major in music and history at Furman University to study international law ... College career plans: Major in accounting at Furman University to become a self-employed accountant. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Bush giving three commencement speeches Apr 11, 2008
and on May 31 at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Friendship grows on the soccer field Apr 10, 2008
Just as halftime got under way, Ndiaye learned what Kann already knew: A Furman University scout was on the sideline watching. How am I playing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Augusta a thrill for first-timers Apr 9, 2008
"I loved to go down to the 12th and 13th holes, get a chicken sandwich or a ham and cheese sandwich and just watch the golf," said Brad Faxon, who would make the roughly two-hour ride from Furman University in South Carolina. "It was so beautiful.". (Boston Globe)
Gray days to give way to spring sun this week Mar 31, 2008
Furman University student Laura Grant finds a cozy spot to study inside Port City Java on Sunday. More News headlines. (Greenville News)
Clemson Finishes Second at Furman Invitational Mar 31, 2008
It was Clemson's first appearance in the event in 11 years at the Furman University Course in Greenville, SC. Sunday's final round was played in windy, cold conditions as the temperature was 45 degrees with a win chill fact of 35 ... Clemson Summary at Furman Invitational March 28-30, 2008, Furman University Course, Greenville, SC Par 72, 6800 yards. (Clemsontigers.com)
Men's Golf Falls In Final Two Rounds, Finishes In 21st In Furman Intercollegiate Mar 31, 2008
GREENVILLE, S.C. ---- The Samford University men's golf team wrapped up play later than planned Sunday evening in the Furman Intercollegiate held at the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C. The Bulldogs lost a battle against top competition and inclement weather, falling from seventh place after round one to 21st place after the final round. After the first round on Friday, Samford sat in the front pack of the field of 24 at seventh place after shooting 296 as a team. (Samfordsports.com)
Second Round at Furman Intercollegiate Suspended; Resumes on Sunday Morning Mar 30, 2008
Greenville, S.C. - After enduring a morning delay of over two hours due to heavy rain and lightning, the second round of the 39th Annual Furman Intercollegiate was resumed but eventually suspended due to darkness at the par 72, 6,800-yard Furman University Golf Course. Nationally-ranked Chattanooga continues to lead the event, finishing its team round at 290 prior to the suspension of play. (Catamountsports.com)
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)
