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Cammi Stilwell’s ‘Odd’ debuts at The Warehouse Theatre

Stilwell's upbringing and a love of writing, reading and drama figure prominently in her journey to become a playwright.

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New course examines overlooked genre of working-class literature

Often dismissed or ignored by critics, American working-class literature treats the lived experiences of its subjects with respect and dignity and can provide insight into class issues, as Timothy Helwig’s students are discovering this semester.

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Brain food: Freeman’s research looks at link between microbiome and immune cells

How autism and sex differences are influenced by the gut microbiome are also targets of her research.

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Riley Institute’s Keely calls for investment in afterschool programs

Amy Keely urges more private, state and federal investment in afterschool and expanded learning programs in an article appearing in The Post and Courier.

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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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Pre-release praise for Hecimovich’s book rolls in

Ahead of its October debut, Gregg Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is drawing attention from the media.

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Riley Institute’s DLI welcomes new Upstate cohort

Participants of the Diversity Leaders Initiative 34th Upstate class were selected through an application and interview process after being nominated by alumni of the program.

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News article cites report from The Shi Institute

Reporter Royale Bonds covers affordable housing and gentrification in Greenville. Her story draws in part from a study led by Furman's Ken Kolb in concert with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.

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Furman is keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Idalia

Furman University is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and will update the campus as necessary.

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Study in the Savanna gave senior ‘grounded confidence’

Kaya Frawley ’24 spent Summer 2023 among the zebras in South Africa, building the skills for graduate school and life as a conservation scientist.

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Award-winning food writer, adjunct professor featured in local news

Jane Stern, adjunct professor of English, is a five-time winner of the James Beard Award. Her wit, self-effacing charm and passion for food are captured in an article by Lillia Callum-Penso.

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Danielle Vinson ponders chances for Haley, Scott

Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott draw the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump? Vinson weighs in for an AP article. The story was picked up by several other outlets.

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