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Seven Things To Know About Furman Engaged

Find out why the Greenville Woman's College was nicknamed Suzy's Zoo. Consider a whole new rebrand of downtown Greer, South Carolina. See if heart rate monitoring by Apple Watch lives up to its accuracy claims. And,...

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Students honored with 2022 Academic Awards

More than 125 academic awards and scholarships were handed out to Furman’s graduating seniors on Sunday, April 3, during the 2022 Academic Awards Ceremony at the Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center on campus. After...

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Furman Engaged: A chance to share, celebrate and see the possibilities

What is the difference between conservative and liberal humor? What are some reasons to release a defendant on bond? How does personality type affect social media use and self esteem? The answers to each can...

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FURMAN UNIVERSITY + MARCH MADNESS = BIG WIN FOR GREENVILLE

March Madness, the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament and nation’s most high profile collegiate sporting event, has found a home in Greenville, South Carolina, thanks to Furman University and Paladin Athletics. Furman recently joined with...

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Four easy weekend trips just across the Georgia state line

A group of intrepid Atlanta Magazine journalists venture to four destinations within easy driving distance of Atlanta, including Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. The excursion highlights Greenville's food and craft beer scene and...

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Furman Fellows Announce 2022 Recipients

The Furman Fellowship is an endowed scholarship fund founded in 2004 with a gift from Furman trustee emeritus Bob Buckman and Joyce Mollerup. Each year, five seniors are recognized as Furman Fellows and receive a scholarship...

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Three stories: How engaged learning helps power post-grad success

Engaged learning opportunities – from internships to study away to research, and many other experiences – play a powerful role in helping Furman students identify their strengths, explore their interests and pursue a life of...

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Mary Elizabeth Anderson wins SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, associate professor of chemistry, is Furman University’s 2021-2022 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award recipient. Each year, the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) recognizes and celebrates outstanding professors through the Excellence...

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‘Start small, think big’ and other alumni advice

Student-athletes have a variety of strengths to showcase to employers when they enter the job market, according to a panel of alumni who have been there and leveraged those qualities themselves. The panel of former...

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Furman to participate in Greenville Fan Fest

As a host institution of the NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness, Furman will participate in Greenville Fan Fest on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Fan Fest is being organized by VisitGreenvilleSC and the City of Greenville...

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Interview with Dr. Kenneth Kolb, sociology professor and author of ‘Retail Inequality’

[caption id="attachment_52348" align="alignright" width="200"] Kolb's book was released in December 2021.[/caption] Ken Kolb, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at Furman University, goes on record about the country's "exclusionary" food economy in an...

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For Laina Wilson ’23, the art is in the data, too

Laina Wilson ’23 has always loved art as a creative outlet. “Once it starts to become work, it doesn’t feel like fun,” she said. So instead of making art her profession, she plans to combine...

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