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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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Ravenel Curry pledges $10 million gift for Furman’s Timmons Arena renovation

The gift is the largest in Furman Athletics history and will be the cornerstone of a $40 million project, funded primarily by donations, to make Timmons a premier venue among mid-major universities in the nation.

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The New York Times, PBS turn to Furman, Hick for ChatGPT coverage

Academia ponders how to stay a step ahead of AI tool ChatGPT. Furman and Darren Hick, philosophy professor, again find themselves in the national headlines.

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MLK Community Breakfast features Eddie R. Cole of UCLA

Local news stations cover Furman's annual MLK Community Breakfast.

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The Cost of Unity

Unity Park was Greenville's biggest price tag. Its cost might be Black neighborhoods, too. Research by The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities anchors a Greenville News series.

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