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LDOC captures media attention

The time-honored tradition celebrates the last day of classes at the university. Students and Furman's beloved Nancy Cooper spoke with reporters about the event, while another news station covered the festivities by helicopter.

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U.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement

As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.

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Leadership awards honor student legacies, impact

The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.

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Furman Engaged continues to highlight The Furman Advantage

A record number of students participated in this year's Furman Engaged, covering topics from piano music of Bohemia to cryptological warfare.

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Furman Engaged happens Friday with record number of students participating

Nearly 700 students will participate in this year's Furman Engaged. Other events, from the Paladin Pitch Competition to the groundbreaking for the Timmons Arena renovation, will be part of Spring Weekend.

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Local news covers queer zines collection at Furman

Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.

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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being

Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.

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Schuck explains impact of FAFSA delays in WaPo

FAFSA delays translate to compressed decision-making windows for all involved from students and families to college admissions offices. Furman's Emily Schuck explains how her office is navigating a difficult process.

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In praise of ‘The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’

Hannah Crafts fled North and finished a novel of her life in slavery and her escape from her enslaver's North Carolina home. Her identity long remained a mystery until Hecimovich uncovered a trove of details...

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Philanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment

Two philanthropy publications report on the $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment to three colleges in the Carolinas, including Furman.

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NYT opinion contributor cites work by Furman’s Jim Guth

Do white evangelical voters really deify Donald Trump, or is the relationship between voters and Trump more transactional? Opinion columnist Edsall draws from Guth's work to answer some difficult questions.

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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