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The Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor ’07 featured in Washington Post article

Furman alum Jessica Taylor '07 is part of The Cook Political Report, a closely watched and respected barometer of upcoming electoral races. The Washington Post lays out why the source is "Washington's favorite political oracle."

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Brent Nelsen talks midterm turnout, vote-splitting with WIS 10

As South Carolina's U.S. Senate race tightens, Furman's Brent Nelsen explains why President Donald Trump is campaigning in Ralph Norman territory.

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Furman named among world’s most beautiful college campuses

Furman University ranked No. 12 on House Beautiful’s list of the world’s most beautiful college campuses, earning recognition for its iconic Bell Tower and scenic 750-acre campus.

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Brent Nelsen unpacks what a Netanyahu defeat could hold for the prime minister

Ahead of Israel's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, India news outlet CNBC TV18 turns to Brent Nelsen to explain the potential fallout for Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Danielle Vinson comments on Trump’s Upstate visit

Even in a red state like South Carolina, Republican voters may stay home amid polling numbers that appear to favor Democrats. Danielle Vinson says Trump is here to generate enthusiasm for the Republican base.

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A look back at Homecoming Week 2026

Furman University celebrated Homecoming, its bicentennial and the conclusion of it's largest fundraising campaign in the university's history during one spectacular week.

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SURF’s up: Three undergrads score awards at SoCon research forum

During fall break, three Furman students earned awards at the 2026 SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) held at Wofford College Oct. 9-10 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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200 years of Furman: Faculty and staff share their favorite memories

As Furman celebrates 200 years during Bicentennial Homecoming Weekend, faculty and staff share their favorite campus memories and reflect on the people, traditions and experiences that make Furman special.

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Greenville Glows Purple for Furman’s Bicentennial

Greenville and Furman University have been entwined for more than 150 years and the campus was in downtown Greenville until 1958.

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Students, staff and faculty are building a new time capsule to be opened in 2050

Furman University unearthed a time capsule from 1993 near the beginning of the Bicentennial celebrations and will put a new one away until 2050 to round out the milestone.

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Libby Adams ’27 found her way to Furman, and now she’s helping shape its future

Furman's SGA president for 2026-2027 is building on the work of past presidents to make a distinctive mark on Furman, its students and her own legacy before graduation.

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Greenville makes Travel and Leisure’s fall getaway list

Furman's hometown is in good company in T+L's latest list of must-see fall destinations. Find out what other places around the globe are fall getaway-worthy.

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