The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. They are currently developing a detailed plan to reopen the campus that will be announced in the next few weeks. General The box office is open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday-Friday. When Furman assistant coach Andrew Athens pulled into the parking lot on May 18, he wondered why the baseball coaches were there. The University of Cincinnati (UC) basketball has improved to 2-1 on the young 2020-21 season, with a 78-73 victory over the Furman University Paladins – who collected their first loss of the season and now stand at 4-1. "We are proud of Furman's athletics history and tradition and the student-athletes and coaches who have competed as Paladins. These policies include enhanced COVID-19 testing protocols for student-athletes and athletic staff. "Furman's greatest qualities," Davis continued, "are our community's commitment to serving and nurturing our students and one another, our ability to adapt and meet challenges head on, and our grace and kindness through it all. The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this process. Main Navigation Menu. "But I can say with great sincerity that each was carefully considered and adopted in the interest of advancing the university and fulfilling its academic mission. Furman will honor the scholarships of current and incoming student-athletes in baseball and men's lacrosse for the remainder of their undergraduate academic careers at Furman, and assist them with transferring to another institution if they decide to do so. Courtesy of Furman Athletics. Class Notes. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Whether it’s in one of our outstanding concert groups, the Paladin Regiment Marching Band, Jazz Ensembles, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble or one of our other chamber groups, there is a place for YOU within the Furman Bands. Furman University, GREENVILLE, S.C. – In an effort to address the unprecedented financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Furman University on Monday announced that it would cut the salaries of the president and senior administrators, implement furloughs and budget reductions, and discontinue the baseball and men's lacrosse programs. Moving forward, Furman Athletics will operate as an 18-sport varsity program that supports academic and athletic excellence, financial stability, gender equity and sustainable competitive success with an emphasis on revenue generation and philanthropy. "None of these decisions was easy or made lightly," President Davis said. Athletics With 18 NCAA Division I teams and dozens of club and intramural squads, it’s easy to find a game on our campus—even if you just want to sit in the stands and root for the home team. Class Notes In Pursuit of Cultural Change. ELON, N.C. – The Elon University women's basketball team (3-1) extended its win streak against Furman (1-4) to four this afternoon when it defeated the Paladins in its home opener, 72-64. GoPaladins.com is the latest iteration of The Unofficial Furman Football Page. The university was already in the process of developing a comprehensive long-term strategy for its athletics programs in alignment with its investment in its academic mission and vision, The Furman Advantage. George Floyd's death has sparked frank conversations, vows of support in the Furman community. Working together, we will get through this and emerge a stronger university. ", Furman To Induct Caldwell, Goldsmith Into Athletic Hall Of Fame, Furman Captures Fourth-Straight Germann Cup As SoCon's Top Women's Sports Program; Paladins Finish Second In Commissioner's Cup Race, King, Whitten, Young to Highlight Tuesday’s Lunch & Learn, Furman Celebrates SoCon's 100th Anniversary As League's Winningest Member, Furman Athletics Registers Impressive Graduation Rates. Little Paladins, 38 inches tall and under are admitted to on-campus Furman Athletic events at no charge. Launched in August of 1996, The UFFP welcomes fans of all FCS football teams - and fans of the more inferior sports, too - for discussion, cameraderie, and even the occasional smack talk. At the same time, the value of the university's endowment dropped by more than $100 million as the global economy and markets experienced downturns. Our varsity and club teams have won national championships, and students earn serious campus bragging rights through our competitive intramural leagues. Ashley.Williams@Furman.edu Bio Williams joins the Furman program following two years as a graduate assistant coach at Indiana University, where her wide-ranging duties played a key role in the Hoosiers winning the 2018 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) and making the NCAA Round of 32 this past season. 3-Point Goals: 7-28, .250 (Mounce 4-11, Gurley 2-6, Bothwell 1-4, Slawson 0-3, Hunter 0-4). ... You can connect with Kennington on Twitter … FURMAN (4-1) Gurley 5-12 8-10 20, Mounce 8-17 3-3 23, Slawson 3-7 3-5 9, Bothwell 4-11 5-6 14, Hunter 2-9 1-1 5, Hien 0-0 0-2 0, Anderson 0-1 0-0 0, Foster 1-1 0-0 2. Associate Athletics Director/Business and Finance Erin.Mayes@Furman.edu: Hunter Reid: Associate Athletics Director/Athletic Communications (FB & WBB) Hunter.Reid@Furman.edu: 864-294-2061 864-294-2061: Ty Osborne: Assistant Athletics Director/Marketing & Fan Experience Ty.Osborne@Furman.edu The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2005-06: Juc was one of several freshmen to make an immediate impact, winning 18 singles and 15 doubles matches. ... Find us on Twitter; GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clay Mounce had 21 points as Furman routed Division II-member Flagler 86-61 on Saturday. CLEMSON, S.C. — Opening the 2020-21 season with a commanding victory, Clemson defeated Furman 83-43 at Littlejohn Coliseum on Wednesday. Furman's human resources office will assist furloughed employees, who will retain their health benefits, with applying for unemployment and other assistance. The Timmons Arena Box Office is located in the lobby of Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University. As is the case for universities across the country, Furman has experienced dramatic reductions in revenue. With those priorities in mind, the university took several steps announced earlier that included freezing open positions, placing construction projects on hold and limiting expenditures to those that are absolutely essential for educating, supporting and recruiting students and for maintaining basic business operations. "As we all know from our shared experience, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust us into a global crisis we could not have imagined six months ago," said Furman President Elizabeth Davis. •    A reduction of 2.5 percentage points in Furman's contribution to employee retirement plans. ELON, N.C.— Elon University women's basketball returns to Schar Center on Sunday, Dec. 13 when it hosts Furman in its home opener at 1 p.m. COVERAGE Fans can listen to the game on WSOE 89.3 FM.The game will also be streamed on FloHoops. The official page of Furman Paladins Athletics. "The legacy of Furman baseball and men's lacrosse will be remembered and celebrated." "This is a difficult day for Furman Athletics," said Director of Athletics Jason Donnelly. Class Notes. Athletics Testing. Moving forward, Furman Athletics will operate as an 18-sport varsity program that supports academic and athletic excellence, financial stability, … "It's exciting to be home and playing in the Schar Center," said head coach Charlotte Smith. As a Division I program, Furman Athletics must adhere to NCAA policies, including the NCAA Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Sport regarding COVID-19 policies and procedures, which serves as a guide to Furman Athletics’ phased approach to returning. After shifting to remote instruction in March, the university refunded millions in room and board and other fees while incurring new costs related to the pandemic, such as increased technology support. Gabby Elliott, Weronika Hipp and Delicia Washington showed out and scored in double figures in their Tiger debuts. 955 talking about this. Tennessee’s Rae Burrell had other ideas. SoCon Championship / NCAA Tournament History, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Only the eighth Furman player to compete in the individual championships, Juc was the youngest Furman player to ever earn a spot in the NCAA field of 64. "Since the beginning of the crisis, we have been focused on prioritizing the health and safety of the Furman community while working to ensure that our students are able to make progress in their academic programs," President Davis said. Testing and Safety Protocols: As a Division I program, Furman Athletics must adhere to NCAA policies, including the NCAA Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Sport regarding COVID-19 policies and procedures, which serves as a guide to Furman Athletics’ phased approach to returning.. The combined losses in tuition and other revenues, along with the added costs of the pandemic, are expected to result in a multimillion-dollar deficit for Furman in the coming fiscal year. 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"This is a difficult day for Furman Athletics," athletic director Jason Donnelly said according to the school's press release. KNOXVILLE — With 5:47 left in the second quarter, Furman’s Tierra Hodges tried to float a pass to her teammate at midcourt. Furman University director of athletics Mike Buddie today announced a new annual fundraising record for Paladin athletics scholarships, totaling $1.366 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Moving forward, Furman Athletics will operate as an 18-sport varsity program that supports academic and athletic excellence, financial stability, … We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Furman and Tennessee have faced each other four times in 1973, 1974, 1976 and 2000 with the Lady Vols winning each time, all at neutral site events. "We are taking these steps to ensure that our university can thrive and continue to carry out its academic mission at the highest level of quality and engagement. (Photo: UT Athletics) The Lady Vols got back in the win column Thursday with a 90-53 win over Furman, led … The cancellation of camps and conferences, performances, and other events through the summer resulted in additional losses. •    Discontinuing the baseball and men's lacrosse programs immediately, and reducing the total number of athletics scholarships by 45 over the next five years, with the reductions spread across multiple sports. GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA/Furman Athletics) – The Furman men’s basketball team will take on College of Charleston at TD Arena Saturday, December 5 after … •    Summer furloughs for employees with diminished workloads, and two weeks of furloughs (or equivalent) for all other employees to be taken during the next fiscal year. The Furman University Bands offer a range of opportunities for students across campus creating an environment of excellence in music-making. Senior leadership and emergency management teams, together with a task force of trustees, have been meeting regularly since January to address both urgent and long-term issues related to the pandemic. "This is our first contest here and we are elated to finally get a win under our belt at home." Like most universities, Furman is expecting a decrease in enrollment this fall as many students decide to postpone college or enroll at schools closer to their homes. Furman University Athletics. The senior member of Furman's assistant coaching staff, Pierre Curtis is now in his fifth year with the Paladins, having arrived in Greenville prior to the start of the 2013-14 campaign. With the Furman Board of Trustees' unanimous endorsement, the university announced these additional measures today: Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Tickets Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Cross Country Cross Country: Facebook Cross Country: Twitter Cross Country: Instagram Cross … Mounce shot 9 for 11 from the … The Bearcats held a lead for the entirety of the game, although by fluctuating amounts. "Although our fall semester might feel different than usual, I'm looking forward to welcoming first-year and returning students back to campus for a uniquely Furman experience." 5/18/2020 4:16:00 PM THE MATCHUP-The … Percentages: FG .397, FT .741. Rae Burrell shoots against Furman. 211 Furman Student-Athletes Named To SoCon Academic Honor Roll •    A 5.5% reduction in operating budgets for the next fiscal year. Closing out the game on a 20-0 run, the Tigers ran away with their season-opening win, dominating the Paladins from start to finish. "Our immediate focus is on supporting our student-athletes and coaches impacted by today's decisions, as well as our alumni and fans who so passionately support our programs," Donnelly added. Furman Athletics has been finding new ways to engage Paladin fans. •    A voluntary 20% salary reduction for the president and a voluntary 10% salary reduction for the vice presidents, athletics director, head coaches for football and men's basketball, and other more highly compensated employees. Monique Ositelu ’11 brings an equity lens to higher education. The athletic department had already met earlier that day, outlining necessary financial adjustments like … “Their kids are … If all seats on your row are sold, the child must sit in an adult's lap. He also serves as the program's recruiting coordinator. 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