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Gloria Goosby sees ‘a lot of triumph’ in Black History Month

February is “a time to celebrate over the gains that have been made, especially here,” said Furman’s director of annual giving.

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Black History Month: Nicholtown native Chandra Dillard’s 20+ years of public service

Furman's Chandra Dillard, State Representative for District 23, has championed affordable housing for decades. Greenville Journal shines light on her efforts.

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‘I Feel You, Man’ offers frank discussion of mental health challenges

The CLP event during Black History Month was meant to spread awareness of the unique social, emotional and generational experiences of Black men at Furman.

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Black History Month: Jamarcus Gaston seeks out the stories that define our community

Gaston, a music and communication studies alumnus, is making a name for himself as the Upstate's storyteller.

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Coastal legal issues are focus of climate symposium

The 15th annual Law & Society Symposium, sponsored by the Charleston School of Law and the Riley Institute, explores the question of how the law is affected as a result of climate change and how...

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OLLI celebrates 30 years of ‘pure learning’ for seniors

Offering classes and activities since 1993, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute proves that curiosity never retires.

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Brian Mapakamise ’25 is building a chess culture at Furman

The story of the Furman Chess Club, like chess itself, spans generations and continents.

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Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign

Brent Nelsen speaks to WYFF's Kylie Jones about Haley's announcement that she'll run for president. He said she's a longshot, but a viable candidate.

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Students make their voices heard at the Joseph Vaughn Oratorical Competition

Joseph Vaughn was the first Black American to enroll at Furman in January 1965. An annual oratorical competition was established in his honor in 2008.

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Furman trustee John Yates receives lifetime achievement award from Atlanta Business Chronicle

Yates, a member of the Furman Board of Trustees, is honored for corporate citizenship.

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The Dish: The history of Bern’s Steakhouse

Furman Board of Trustees member David Laxer '87 is interviewed by Jeff Glor of CBS Saturday Morning's "The Dish" segment. While the food looks delicious, we can't help but notice the lapel pin.

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GSA Business Report announces Women of Influence honorees

Chief of staff Liz Seman joins 26 other leaders nominated by individuals, businesses, organizations and colleagues.

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