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From China to New York and academia to the U.N., alumna’s journey continues

A decade spent mostly in academia has now led Xiaoman Dong ’14 to a position at the United Nations (U.N.) in New York City and the impressive title of Associate Communications Officer at the U.N.’s...

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‘An opportunity to celebrate’

Judith Williams, an assistant professor of anthropology, hopes Black History Month will be a window into the variation and diversity of the African diaspora – a window that will remain open year-round.

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Tollison talks about her new book on ‘Your Carolina,’ public radio

Tollison talks about her new book, "Our Country First, Then Greenville," and explains what makes it different from other Greenville history books.

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Hecimovich talks about new book on CBS weekend show

When "The Bondwoman's Narrative" was first published by Henry Louis Gates, skeptics didn't believe a 19th century slave could have written it. Hecimovich tracked down the evidence that proves Gates' claim and reveals the identity...

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Anna Morgan heads to Augusta, again

Fifth-year senior Morgan has high hopes for her third trip to the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Head Coach Jeff Hull gives his thoughts on the tournament and how it impacts women's golf.

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Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 remarks by Abijah Leamon ’24

Joseph Vaughn Day 2024>> Student Diversity Council President Abijah Leamon ’24 Daniel Chapel, Furman University Jan. 26, 2024   Good morning, everybody! Joseph Vaughn Family, Erica Ramsey and loved ones, President Davis, Furman faculty, staff, students...

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Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 remarks by President Elizabeth Davis

Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 >> Furman University President Elizabeth Davis Daniel Chapel, Furman University Jan. 26, 2024   Good afternoon. Thank you for braving the weather to be here. We’ve had so much rain lately,...

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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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For Paige Finney ’17, a career among sharks

Paige Finney ’17 has never been afraid of sharks. In fact, she thinks they’re misunderstood.

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Furman alum Stubb wins first round of Finnish presidential elections

Several news sources report on Alexander Stubb's narrow victory over diplomat Pekka Haavisto. The two will face each other in a second-round runoff Feb. 11. Stubb is a 1993 Furman alumnus.

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Local TV stations cover Joseph Vaughn Day

Local news sources brought crews to Furman's annual celebration of Joseph Vaughn Day. Vaughn '68 was the first African American to enroll at Furman. Idella Glenn '84 presented the Idella Goodson Glenn Outstanding Black Alumni...

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Vinson speaks candidly about a possible Biden-Trump rematch

Danielle Vinson goes on record about the divergent campaign styles of President Joe Biden and his all-but-certain challenger. Reuters releases results of recent polling that gauges public sentiment toward the apparent frontrunners.

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