Furman University President Elizabeth Davis is stepping down after the 2026-2027 academic year, marking the end of a transformative presidency. Davis, who shared her decision with the Board of Trustees on Saturday and the campus community on Monday, has led Furman through a period of remarkable growth and recognition. During her tenure, Furman has risen in U.S. News & World Report national liberal arts college rankings, reaching the mid-40s, and has been consistently named a "Most Innovative School" for eight consecutive years. The university has also achieved top 20 rankings for "Best First-Year Experience" and received the 2024 Advising Innovation Award for its Pathways Program, a unique two-year academic advising initiative. Davis' leadership has been pivotal in Furman's success, and her departure will be a significant moment for the university as it celebrates its 200th anniversary and looks toward its third century. The campus community is eager to see the university's continued growth and innovation under the leadership of her successor.
