Furman History

The official account of the History Department @FurmanU

[Furman University News @FurmanNews]

Tomiko Brown-Nagin, @Harvard_Law professor and @FurmanU alumna, pens an opinion piece in @nytimes about the Supreme Court's #AffirmativeAction decision. https://t.co/WXa4bleuDm @Furman_Alumni @RadInstitute @YaleAlumni @DukeAlumni @FurmanHistory @Harvard

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Come and find our table to learn more about our intro-level classes and rich curriculum!! #furmanuniversity #furmanpathways

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

We are so proud of you, Isaiah, and looking forward to celebrating your many more future accomplishments!

[Furman University News @FurmanNews]

Isaiah Ives '23, a @FurmanHistory major, spoke to @foxcarolinanews about his childhood visual impairment and his love for sound when he presented his senior recital last week. https://t.co/xaaUlxXGFv @FurmanU @furmanmusic

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Come and meet some of our faculty and students today at our table! #furmanforward #furmanuniversity #historydepartment

[UCF Department of History @UCF_History]

Dr. Pinheiro, Jr. is an @UCFALUMNI! 🎓

He graduated from UCF in 2008 with a B.A. in History & is now an Assistant Professor of African American History @FurmanHistory.

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Join us next Thursday to hear Dr. Arondekar's exciting talk! @anjaliarondekar #furmanuniversity

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Mark your calendars for Dr. Nick Syrett's talk this Tuesday! @FurmanNews @FurmanU

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

We are excited to present our year-long CLP series "Queer Histories and Narratives" for 2022-23 academic year, organized by Dr. Tuğçe Kayaal, Dr. Savita Nair, and Dr. Nadia Kanagawa. We are looking forward to hearing distinguished speakers' lectures!

[Furman University News @FurmanNews]

Can a collection of queer zines in @furmanspeccoll help foster a sense of belonging at @FurmanU? One @FurmanHistory professor says it's a step in the right direction. https://t.co/lihU93QS46 #DEI @HOMOCATSNYC @jbdlibrary

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

The Gilpatrick Historical society made flyers for the history department in the style of twentieth-century propaganda posters. They’re now proudly displayed on the departmental bulletin board! #history #furman #furmanuniversity #propaganda #wwi #wwii @FurmanU @furmanspeccoll

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

“It's not uncommon. Monarchs have plans for funerals in case anything happens. Operation London Bridge has been in place for decades for the Queen.” Dr Carolyn Day spoke to @wyffnews and @foxcoralinanews about Queen Elizabeth and royal family @FurmanU @carolynaday #QueenElizabeth

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

We’re so excited to kick off the school year and welcome the class of 2026! @FurmanU #convocation #classof2026 #history #furman

[Vernon Burton @VernonBurton1]

Opportunity to Honor my beloved mother @JusticeDeferred @Harvard_Press @ClemsonHistory @FurmanHistory
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[Furman University News @FurmanNews]

In April, Orville Vernon Burton ’69, the Judge Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Chair of History at @ClemsonUniv presented a talk based on a book he coauthored, "Justice Deferred." https://t.co/8OCDDwtooQ @Furman_Alumni @Charleston_Law @Harvard_Press @FurmanHistory @FurmanU

[Furman University News @FurmanNews]

In @washingtonpost, Tomiko Brown-Nagin '92 coauthors an opinion piece announcing a @Harvard report about the role of slavery at America's oldest university. Harvard has committed $100 million toward making amends. https://t.co/nT6RGb41JN @FurmanU @Furman_Alumni @FurmanHistory

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

We are looking forward to our distinguished alumnus Dr. Vernon Burton's CLP lecture on his important book, "Justice Deferred: Race and the Supreme Court," that will take place tomorrow (April 21) at 5:00! @FurmanU @FurmanNews @ClemsonHistory @VernonBurton1

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Join us tomorrow at Furman Engaged to see our students research and zine projects! @FurmanU @furmannews #furman #history #furmanengaged

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

In a lively conversation moderated by our department chair, Dr. Lane Harris, History alumni shared their professional experiences and how liberal arts education and their history training helped them realize their career goals! #history #professionaldevelopment @FurmanU

[Furman History @FurmanHistory]

Join us tomorrow at 5:00 pm online for our alumni career panel and hear more about various professional; paths available for history students! You can scan the QR quote for the event registration! #furmanuniversity #history #professionaldevelopment

[Furman University @FurmanU]

Today is the day! We’re welcoming some future Paladins to campus for Furman Forward. Admitted students and their families will learn more about #TheFurmanAdvantage, meet other members of #FU2026, tour campus and explore the many opportunities available at Furman.