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Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles

The grant will fund the creation of a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer that can be used to analyze potentially hazardous chemicals.

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Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years

Runners come from all over the world to receive science-based running advice from Scott Murr and his team, who use the run less, run faster model.

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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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