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Joseph Vaughn Day draws media attention

Several members of the local media covered Furman's annual celebration of Joseph A. Vaughn, the first Black undergrad to enroll at the university. Merl Code, trustee emeritus, spoke to attendees after receiving an honorary doctorate.

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Joseph Vaughn Day celebrates courage, purpose and resilience

The annual celebration commemorates the legacy of Furman’s first Black undergraduate.

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Greenville boutique plant shop switching sides on Augusta Street

Greenville native and vocal performance alumna Leyly Bagherof '18 speaks to The Post and Courier about her entrepreneurial journey and store residents Rosie, Mike and Fergie. (Spoiler: They are plants.)

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Rising egg prices are forcing some area restaurants to consider menu increases

Furman's Jason Jones, chair and professor of economics, weighs in on the subject of lofty egg prices.

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As Xanthene Norris ends political career, her impact on Greenville continues

Educator, civil rights activist, and public servant, Furman alumna Norris M'71 steps away from her post on Greenville County Council - one she's held for 25 years.

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Furman University housing receives two Green Globes

North Village Housing at Furman gets a nod from the Green Building Initiative for sustainability measures.

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MLK Day of Service finds Dins serving the community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to be “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” Furman students understood the assignment.

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Study reveals discrimination in pregnancy care

A new study by Furman's Shaniece Criss and colleagues across the country reveal women of color experience racism and discrimination during pregnancy.

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Furman’s David Gross, soloist for Greenville Symphony Orchestra

Greenville Symphony concerts Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 at the Peace Center feature Furman's David Gross, professor of piano. FOX Carolina and Greenville Journal promo the event.

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Priced out, pushed out; Furman study documents how revitalization has impacted Greenville’s Black neighborhoods

Furman's Ken Kolb goes on record with FOX Carolina about the impact of Greenville's rapid growth on historically Black communities.

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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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Some West Greenville residents oppose Woven project. Here’s what they would rather see.

West Greenville's Woven gets the green light. Meanwhile, housing prices continue to surge. Furman alumna Lillian Brock Flemming and Ken Kolb, chair of the sociology department, weigh in on what the project means for residents...

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