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Furman alum Tensley reviews book about infamous art thief

Brandon Tensley '12 takes a close look at Michael Finkel's book and raises questions about archiving and custodianship of history's greatest works of art.

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Conference shares findings from psychology and neuroscience labs

The 16th annual Psychology and Neuroscience Summer Research Conference hosted by the Department of Psychology on July 19 featured undergraduates’ findings from the labs in Plyler Hall, including investigations into taste, memory and our visions...

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Music educators give lessons in perspective, success and longevity

Led by Sue Samuels ’87, Furman’s director of bands and music education coordinator, several undergraduates have been spending Summer 2023 getting to know 50 of the most respected figures in the field.

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Furman’s Nelsen stresses the importance of SC in presidential race

Nelsen goes on record about South Carolina and the "watershed" primary it represents.

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Sheree Wright: Coming Up Roses

Former Furman horticulturist and keeper of swans goes on record about America's favorite flower.

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Darby Moore ’17 on a mission to protect endangered species

Moore's research at the University of Cincinnati is aimed at informing management strategies for parrot reintroduction programs.

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Menzer gives back to veterans with the gift of swim

FOX Carolina speaks with Melinda Menzer about her volunteer role with the Upstate Veteran Swim program.

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Can DeSantis scale the MAGA wall in SC? Furman’s Nelsen offers his thoughts

South Carolina is a key battleground state in the race for the White House. Nelsen opines on Gov. Ron DeSantis' chances in the Palmetto State.

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Community engaged medicine students learn lessons in resilience

A seminar hosted by The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health helped the students and several community organizations learn strategies to avoid burnout after a crisis.

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Students explore groundbreaking potential for PTSD treatment

Working with Onarae Rice, a professor of neuroscience, a team of undergraduate researchers is investigating how blocking dopamine receptors can help ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder – or prevent them from occurring in the...

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Furman’s Nelsen weighs in on county’s opt-out ordinance proposal

Nelsen provides historical context for proposed opt-out ordinance that would free Greenville County taxpayers from funding certain services.

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How do parents talk to children about social inequality?

A team of undergraduate psychology majors is spending the summer exploring novel ideas in developmental psychology and how children are socialized to view the world around them.

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