politics-and-international-affairs

Reception showcases the work of faculty

Faculty members delivered four-minute speed talks describing their work during the annual Faculty Scholarship Reception.

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Haley hopes her leadership history brings national attention to her presidential run

Will Haley's leadership in the aftermath of the Mother Emmanuel shootings and removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House grounds have any bearing on the Republican primaries? NPR asks Furman's Teresa...

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The Riley Institute releases book on groundbreaking Education Improvement Act

Richard W. Riley, two-term South Carolina governor and architect of the Education Improvement Act, rallied the people of South Carolina to get behind the legislation. A book about the EIA launched at the Trone Student...

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What Nikki Haley believes

Furman's Danielle Vinson speaks to Newsweek about the kind of campaign she expects Nikki Haley to run.

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Deljohy Meralus receives scholarship from Council of Independent Colleges/UPS Foundation

The SCICU, in conjunction with the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment, awards scholarships to member institutions. For Meralus '25, it was a "breath of fresh air."

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South Carolina emerges as ground zero for possible GOP presidential hopefuls

With its history of selecting the eventual GOP presidential candidate, the State of South Carolina attracts hopefuls, and some of them enter the fray early. Furman's Danielle Vinson explains how SC voters approach election season.

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Chinese spy balloon shot down by U.S. officials over Carolina Coast, officials react

Furman's Kate Kaup speaks to FOX Carolina about the fallout of the U.S. shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon. The downing of the balloon isn't the only thing that worries her.

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Furman political science professor explains what a Nikki Haley presidential campaign could look like

Danielle Vinson goes on record about the positive and negative aspects of Haley's early entry to the 2024 presidential race. She also comments on DeSantis's possible 2024 run.

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Historic gift to Furman Athletics draws media attention

Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million toward Timmons Arena renovation. Several media outlets run the story about the record-breaking gift to Furman Athletics.

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Furman announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Congratulations are in order for members of the 2022 fall semester dean's list. Learn more about the high achievers who hail from near and far.

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Furman research, data inform series on income, housing gaps

Reporters turn to research by Furman University to shed light on a growing chasm of income and housing disparity in the City of Greenville.

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Former SC governor turns 90, looks back on life, reaching highest level of public service

Upon his 90th birthday, Furman alumnus, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Secretary of State Richard W. Riley reflects on his life before, during and after his 38-year career in public office.

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