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Local news covers Furman’s celebration of MLK including talk by NPR’s Deggans

NPR's Eric Deggans headlines Furman's annual MLK Community Breakfast set for Friday, Jan. 12, in Younts Conference Center.

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Shi Institute, Sustain SC welcome third class of fellows

Twenty-six fellows aim to advance sustainability in the state of South Carolina. UpstateBizSC covered the announcement.

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Local news outlets report Furman’s bump in ‘First-Year Experiences’ category

The Furman Advantage and Pathways programs may have led to Furman's double-digit rise in the "First-Year Experiences" category. Local news sources cover the latest US News and World Report's rankings.

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News sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift

On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.

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Construction underway for startup community on Poinsett

Construction has begun for the Crescent Startup Community on Poinsett Highway. The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman will have a presence at the 47,000-square-foot hub.

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Giving to Furman remains strong

Despite a downward trend in giving nationally, donations to Furman remain strong. Media outlets reported the good news.

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Furman mass spec news draws media attention

Several news organizations cover a story about a grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to fund the development of a portable device to detect hazardous and other substances in the air. As many...

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Kate Dabbs ’09 promoted to president of TealHaus Strategies

Dabbs will manage the staff and day-to-day operations at the firm founded by Lindsay Niedringhaus '07.

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Clearly Furman campaign garners media attention

Furman's Clearly Furman campaign marks the university's most ambitious drive in its nearly 200-year history. Several news outlets pick up the story.

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Furman’s March Madness upset against Virginia draws interest to university

Local news station runs a story about Furman's epic bump in website and social media traffic as a result of Furman's showing in the NCAA Tournament. WYFF's Aaron Baker speaks to Elizabeth Davis. UpstateBizSC also...

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Furman University housing receives two Green Globes

North Village Housing at Furman gets a nod from the Green Building Initiative for sustainability measures.

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Historic gift to Furman Athletics draws media attention

Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million toward Timmons Arena renovation. Several media outlets run the story about the record-breaking gift to Furman Athletics.

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