health-sciences
Health sciences professors advance guidelines for preventing injury, death
Furman University Health Sciences professors Tony Caterisano, Matt Feigenbaum and Ben Snyder contributed to a set of national guidelines aimed at preventing injuries and deaths related to college sports training. Their paper, written with other...
Continue ReadingWhy Furman’s Campus Is Good for Your Health
Elizabeth Holt, assistant professor of health sciences, and John Quinn, associate professor of biology, have co-authored a ground-breaking study showing that college students who are frequently active in outdoor green spaces feel less stress and...
Continue ReadingGreenlink funding could see big jump thanks in part to IACH advocacy
Greenville County and the City of Greenville are on the verge of making an unprecedented investment in public transportation. For the thousands of riders who depend on Greenlink buses to get to and from work,...
Continue ReadingBoard of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members, and granted emeritus status to 13 professors who are retiring this summer. The board also recognized...
Continue ReadingNo phone, no problem
How would you handle having to spend the day away from your phone? No calls or texts. No checking Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or the latest headlines from The New York Times. Nearly 160 Furman students,...
Continue ReadingStudents serving students
Along with the springtime bloom of flowers and trees at Furman, comes a new crop of students who will take the reins for elected posts in the Student Government Association (SGA). The mission for these...
Continue ReadingToday is Furman Engaged!
Whether it’s presenting historical research from the early Ming Dynasty, examining democracy during the Trump era or reflecting on internships in law and lobbying, Furman students will be showcasing the best of their work and...
Continue ReadingStudents receive top academic awards
It’s that time of year again when Furman students are recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. On April 1, more than 80 awards were conferred on over 100 students representing disciplines from mathematics and...
Continue ReadingWorking to fill the empathy gap
Brittany Wright ’19 wanted to get experience doing research outside of Furman. Thanks to a grant from The Furman Advantage she was able to do just that at the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School...
Continue ReadingGreenville County among finalists for health prize
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Greenville County is among the 12 American communities chosen as finalists for the RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The prize recognizes communities that are bringing partners together around...
Continue ReadingProfessor Shaniece Criss named 2019 ChangeMaker
Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, has been named to the 2019 Class of ChangeMakers by the Jefferson Awards Foundation. The group consists of 15 individuals in the Upstate age 40...
Continue ReadingSomething Brought You Here
Why do students choose Furman? It might be the promise of The Furman Advantage, the beautiful campus, the vibrancy of downtown Greenville, or the friendly faces that are so prevalent everywhere. The University Communications office...
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