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Student leads Furman’s first mariachi band on campus

Music performance major Sahid Palacios '27 speaks to local news station about why he brought the genre to campus.

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Book by Brown-Nagin receives Order of the Coif award

Brown-Nagin's “Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality” is awarded the Order of the Coif, which recognizes “outstanding publications that evidence creative talent of the highest order.”

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Biography by Hecimovich wins praise in Harvard publication

Hecimovich was originally skeptical about "The Bondwoman's Narrative" as being written by an enslaved or formerly enslaved woman. He made headlines in 2013 when he identified the author as Hannah Crafts, just part of his...

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Zoodsma ’25 launches jewelry company

Zoodsma was one of four finalists in the Paladin Pitch competition where she presented her business, Astrea, which specializes in jewelry for colleges and Greek organizations. FOX Carolina caught up with the entrepreneur on campus.

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History course illuminates complex early relations between Indigenous and European groups

Students are learning how the extraordinary range of Native American cultures from the Inuit to the Aztecs formed alliances and rivalries with European settlers, invaders, missionaries and traders.

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‘ODD’ by Cammi Stilwell ’20 stars Ruble ’17 and Wynne ’17

"ODD" by Cammi Stilwell '20 includes stars Clare Ruble '17 and Kenzie Wynne '17 in addition to other Furman alums. It runs through Dec. 17 at The Warehouse Theatre.

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Space weather forecasting could help prepare for solar storms, says senior

Here comes the sun, says Jack Brewster ’24, and it won’t be all right if solar activity causes widespread internet outages within the next few years. A data compilation project the senior has been collaborating...

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Paladins head west for quarterfinals of FCS Playoffs

It's been almost 20 years since the Paladins have advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. They'll face the Montana Grizzlies in Big Sky Country this Friday, Dec. 8, at 9 p.m.

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Kolb explores sociology and modern-day river piloting

There are some things automation can't replace. Furman's Ken Kolb explains the nuances of modern-day shipping at the intersection of automation and human skill.

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Ancient water could have driven early protein formation on Earth

Research by Professor of Chemistry George C. Shields and students demonstrates how water may have sped up the creation of proteins in the prebiotic world, causing a chemical cascade that led to all life on...

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Furman set to assist at-risk communities in building climate, natural disaster resilience

An initiative led by Oregon-based Geos Institute enables The Shi Institute to partner with SC coastal communities to mitigate impacts of extreme climate events.

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Five Paladins to watch this Saturday

The Greenville News singles out five Paladins to watch this Saturday, Dec. 2, at Paladin Stadium when they face Chattanooga in the FCS Playoffs.

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