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Furman demonstrates commitment to fair, sustainable labor practices

Furman renews its commitment to socially just labor and sourcing practices through its membership with the Fair Labor Association. Local news sources pick up the story.

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LA Times draws on expertise of Paul L. Thomas in article about MS reading scores

A Los Angeles Times columnist looks at how Mississippi "gamed" its national reading test scores to produce "miracle" gains. He turns to Furman's Paul Thomas to reveal the most likely predictors of reading success.

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Furman mourns the loss of College Football HOF Coach Dick Sheridan

Several news outlets reported on the passing of Sheridan who led the Furman Paladins and the NCSU Wolfpack in successful seasons from the 70s to the 90s.

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Furman’s ‘Music By The Lake’ series a gift to the community

Director of Bands Sue Samuels reminds WYFF viewers it's not too late to catch live, free concerts at Furman's amphitheater, a tradition for more than 50 years at the university.

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Furman alumna Brown-Nagin responds to affirmative action ruling

Harvard professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin '92 H'23 writes an opening opinion piece to The New York Times' "How To Fix College Admissions Now" in the wake of the SCOTUS' ruling on affirmative action.

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Furman President Davis, Cosby respond to SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

Local new outlets reach out to Furman for comment the about U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.

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Advantage Scholars prepare to join the Furman community

In an immersive three-day program, incoming students got a preview of how the Furman community is facing issues locally and globally – and learned more about how they can be a part of it.

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Furman rejoins the Fair Labor Association

Students pressed for the university’s membership to an organization that seeks greater transparency and accountability on behalf of workers worldwide.

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Furman acquires ‘Poems,’ the ‘crowning jewel’ of teaching collection

Furman has acquired a first-edition copy of Phillis Wheatley’s “Poems,” published in 1773. It is the first book by an African American, the first book by an African American woman and the first book of...

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Class of 2027 kick-starts Furman experience at Summer Orientation

A preview of academic life for incoming first-year students was also a high-impact experience for the upperclass students serving as orientation leaders.

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Nelsen comments on the delicate line GOP candidates must walk while facing Trump

Nelsen believes GOP candidates will eventually get off the fence about Trump and start going on the attack, but they'll wait it out as long as possible.

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Five new degree tracks expand opportunities for business majors

Starting this fall, Furman students majoring in business administration can  choose to concentrate in one of five tracks: finance, international business, marketing, entrepreneurship and general business administration.

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