FURMAN IN THE NEWS

News outlets celebrate Furman’s SoCon Tournament victory

News outlets share in the jubilation following Furman's upset of ETSU in the Southern Conference Tournament final. Next up: The NCAA Tournament, Furman's first bid since 2023.

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KQED turns to Furman’s Vinson for insights on California governor’s race

Furman politics watcher Danielle Vinson says voters are increasingly turning to national and social media channels to shape their choices, particularly in the California governor's race. San Francisco public radio station KQED airs her comments.

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Furman’s Innovation Lab mentioned in UBJ

Furman's Innovation Lab is mentioned in an Upstate Business Journal article about entrepreneur and Greenville native Mick Hunt. The Innovation Lab is located in the Crescent Startup Community off Poinsett Highway.

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Hill Institute among recipients of Commerce Department’s Relentless Challenge grants

Upstate Business Journal reports winners of the SC Department of Commerce's Relentless Challenge grants. The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is among three Upstate recipients and 14 winners statewide.

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Furman’s Megan Richmond comments on medical billing errors

The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health's Richmond speaks with Diane Lee of WSPA 7News about medical billing errors, which impact up to 80% of health care consumers.

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Politics expert Brent Nelsen reacts to State of the Union address

Furman politics expert Brent Nelsen says SOTU addresses tend to be more about show than substance especially during a midterm election year. He speaks with FOX Carolina News about a range of topics including U.S....

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Jodi Tovay ’05 wins Podcast of the Year at 2026 Ambies for “Wisecrack”

Communication studies alum Jodi Tovey '05 and her podcast team recently won Podcast of the Year at the 2026 Ambies for "Wisecrack," the story of comedian Edd Hedges and his wild encounter with murder and...

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Furman included in U.S. News’ list of ’30 Beautiful College Campuses’

Furman University makes yet another list of campuses known for stunning architecture, landscaping and places for quiet reflection. See more in U.S. News and World Report's "30 Beautiful College Campuses."

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Furman master’s student Sierra Burns guest at SOTU

Sierra Burns is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Advocacy and Social Policy at Furman. Having experienced the foster-care system firsthand, Burns was invited to the State of the Union address by First Lady...

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Hecimovich speaks at unveiling ceremony for marker honoring Hannah Crafts

English Professor Gregg Hecimovich speaks at a ceremony in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, where a historic marker was unveiled that pays tribute to Hannah Crafts, the subject of his 2023 book about the earliest known Black...

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Brent Nelsen comments on Supreme Court’s tariff ruling

Furman politics expert Brent Nelsen has a conversation with FOX Carolina about the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, what might happen next, and how the Trump administration will likely respond.

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Geniece Mondé comments on Greenville police officer’s speeding incident

Sociology's Mondé studies police interactions. She tells FOX Carolina Investigates that the same set of rules should apply to both civilians and law enforcement personnel.

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