FURMAN IN THE NEWS

Local news covers unveiling of Land Acknowledgement plaque

The unveiling on Nov. 3 drew about 100 people including news crews from local TV stations.

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Haley rises in polls; Vinson not surprised

Nikki Haley is showing momentum in the GOP race for the nomination. Furman's Danielle Vinson explains why.

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Hecimovich’s new book subject of podcast

Author and talk show host Tavis Smiley has a conversation with Gregg Hecimovich about America's first Black female novelist, the subject of his new book, "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts."

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Furman’s private label bourbon makes news

Straight bourbon "FU All The Time" makes headlines. Furman's Elizabeth Lichtenberg explains the popularity of the spirit in The Post and Courier Greenville.

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Book by Gregg Hecimovich draws praise in WAPO review

Tope Folarin, author and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies, says Hecimovich's new book is a "vital resource for readers who wish to engage with themselves and the wider world."

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News article cites Furman University study

Savannah Moss of The Greenville News pens an article about food insecurity in Greenville County. A study by two Furman institutes and LiveWell Greenville informs the piece.

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Liz Seman receives Community Foundation’s Highest Award

Liz Seman received the Community Foundation of Greenville's highest award for significant contributions to the city through volunteer work. Town Magazine has the story and a video.

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GVL Starts hosts demo day for budding entrepreneurs

More than 25 entrepreneurs participated in GVL Starts, a program of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalists pitched ideas at Demo Day. Two winners and a crowd favorite were crowned.

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Furman hosts broadcast journalism legend Judy Woodruff

A Furman alumna pens a recap of Woodruff's talk on Oct. 18. The Emmy-winning broadcast journalist was a guest of FurmanWIN (Women's Impact Network). She spoke about free speech and the growing chasm between people...

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Furman earns props for student success, ROI

An opinion piece in The Chronicle of Higher Education cites two studies in which Furman University ranks high in student well-being and return on investment.

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S.C. Supreme Court on the road at Furman

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments in four cases at Furman's McAlister Auditorium. The Riley Institute hosted the high court whose aim is to bring transparency to the judicial...

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Local TV station covers FurmanWIN panel

FOX Carolina caught up with broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff at the FurmanWIN panel discussion, which was held in McAlister Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

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