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A rousing start to Furman’s year of Bicentennial celebrations

Furman University kicked off its 200th anniversary celebration with a special convocation that recalled the past, cheered the present and looks forward to the next century.

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Furman’s Bell Tower goes red for women’s heart health

Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and the American Heart Association have partnered to promote awareness of disparities in how women’s heart health issues are treated.

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Sharing the Love: Alumni, students and parents say what they love about Furman

For Valentine’s Day, Furman students, alumni and parents reveal what made them fall in love with the university in the first place.

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Confirmed case of measles on campus; no indication of widespread exposure

An individual on Furman's campus has been confirmed to have measles. There is no indication of widespread exposure and contact tracing is being conducted.

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Dr. Kerry Sease talks about heart health on WSPA’s ‘Your Carolina’

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death among women. Drs. Sease and Saria Saccocio aim to raise awareness of the threat as part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative.

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Danielle Vinson comments on Epstein files in The Telegraph

Following the DOJ's latest release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein, The Telegraph turns to Furman's Danielle Vinson for her take on the findings.

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Furman University to mark Bicentennial with special campus events on Feb. 12

Furman University will commemorate its bicentennial milestone with a full day of reflection, learning and celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, honoring 200 years of shared history and institutional excellence. As the university begins its third...

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Dr. George C. Haddad ’90 helps stem measles outbreak

Dr. Haddad '90 focuses on educating students, patients and families about a previously eradicated disease. In a FOX Carolina interview, he says his goal is to keep lines of communication open about measles and understand...

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SongFest finds enduring home at Furman University

The long-running and internationally known summer festival is dedicated to the study and performance of classical art song. Now, after 30 years of being hosted out West and other regions, SongFest's permanent home is Furman...

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Bicentennial Exhibition Part I on display at Duke Library

An exhibition about Furman's first 100 years, including four different sites for the university, is on view at the James B. Duke Library 2nd floor gallery through May 2026.

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Furman hosts Black History Month events for students, faculty and staff

A variety of Cultural Life Programs and other events offer chances to reflect, discuss and learn about Black history.

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Local news sources cover snow day at Furman

Saturday, Jan. 31, brought ample snow to campus, and local news stations FOX Carolina, WYFF, and WIS News 10 brought crews to cover the beauty and fun. Vanzeppelin Aerial captured stunning drone footage.

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