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Donor Stories

  • Brent Collinson grew up just a few miles from Furman's campus, but he did not have to look past his family's own home to get a glimpse of the university, its history, and his mother's love for Furman.
  • Sometimes life comes full circle, and that is certainly true for Dr. Brandon Inabinet '04. He chose to attend Furman in part because of its size—small academic programs, a close-knit community, and...
  • Growing up in his small, rural hometown, Rod Kelley '06 was not always familiar with Furman University.
  • The extra effort to know students and meet them where they are can inspire them long after they leave campus. Lee Alexander '84 is proof of that.
  • Joseph '68 and Carolyn '67 Warden are lifelong learners, forever delighting in the thrill of discovery and the equal enjoyment of sharing their knowledge and themselves with others.
  • has cultivated a legacy that will live on forever. Collectively, the Beckfords...
  • For Ruth Senn Harrison '68, attending Furman was a lifelong dream fulfilled. During her time at Furman she was a Religion major and member of the Furman Singers.
  • Lyndey '09 and Peyton Bryant joined the Legacy Society by designating Furman University as a charitable beneficiary of their estate. Through both their annual and planned...
  • How do you get to the doctor when you don't have a car? How do you pay the doctor or buy medicine when your low-wage job doesn't offer health coverage? How do you communicate with the nurse if there's a language barrier?
  • Furman University received nearly $5 million from the estate of Thomas C. Turner '51 (1930-2018) to expand support of academic scholarships at his alma mater.
  • Robin Sullens '83 got her first glimpse of Furman in 1978 while on a tour of Baptist colleges and universities in South Carolina. After making her way...
  • Nate Einstein has been known to call Furman as "one of Greenville's prized assets." He believes that Furman adds immeasurable stability...
  • Growing up, David Segal '63 never had dreams of attending Furman University. In fact, as a renowned international athlete...
  • It only takes one person to make a difference in someone’s life. For many in the Furman community, Dr. Idella Glenn '84 is one of those people.
  • Opportunity brought Regan LeBlanc '05 to Furman sight-unseen. As a high school senior, Regan had narrowed his college choices to either a military academy or Furman.
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