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Three Ages of Furman UniversityEntry/Object ID
RG134-12-08Description
“The Three Ages of Furman University” by Archie Vernon Huff, Jr., traces Furman’s evolution from a denominational academy to a nationally recognized liberal arts university. Beginning in 1755, Furman’s roots were grounded in Baptist educational ideals. It became a Greenville-based university in 1851 and weathered financial struggles, war, and cultural shifts. Key moments include post-WWII expansion, the building of a new campus in the 1950s, and the university’s break from the South Carolina Baptist Convention in 1992 to preserve academic freedom. Huff details how Furman’s leadership and alumni helped forge its identity as an independent and prestigious institution.Collection
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