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Students research how to clean your leafy greens

In a Furman biology lab, Owen Smith ’24 and Riley Parsons ’23 have been examining the vegetables we bring home from the grocery store – and the bacteria hiding on them.

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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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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 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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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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Kindness club accentuates the positive

Furman’s growing Acts of Random Kindness Club is dedicated to uplifting the campus community – one simple gesture at a time.

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Healing in the spotlight

Casey Funderburk ’24 is using an internship with the Applied Theatre Center to explore how drama therapy can reach vulnerable populations.

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Student to student, Paladin Peer Support promotes mental well-being

The student group complements Furman’s mental health resources with information tables on campus and wellness tips on social media.

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Puspanjali Gurung ’24 finds family all over the world

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the public health major stays connected to Nepali culture through dance, fashion and curry.

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D.C. Career Trek connects students with alumni and opportunities

Exploring career options, visiting potential employers, networking with alumni and seeing the sights were on the agenda for the group of Furman students May 7-9.

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Phenomenal phenocam: Capturing effects of climate change

Looming 351 feet high atop Paladin Stadium is a camera that records changes in tree canopy over time. The images from Furman become part of a trove of data showing seasonal variations of diverse ecosystems...

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