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How to Spend a Weekend in Greenville, SC

Just in time for a long weekend, StyleBlueprint offers its take on how to enjoy Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. The article includes bits on some the city's greatest food and drink finds,...

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Better counseling or better gun control?

In the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers perished, FOX Carolina reached out to longtime South Carolina educator and Furman University Education Professor Paul Thomas....

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Minor Mickel Shaw receives national award for higher education support

Civic leader and philanthropist Minor Mickel Shaw is this year’s recipient of the Council of Independent Colleges' Charles W. L. Foreman Award in recognition of her stalwart support of South Carolina’s private colleges and universities....

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Furman grad to continue family tradition of armed forces service, celebrates marriage and diploma

There's a lot going on for Taylor Griffin '22 this year. She commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, she graduated Furman University with a bachelor's in health sciences, she'll move to El...

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Dragonflies reveal clues about efficacy of forest remediation efforts

Furman University's Wade Worthen says ecosystems are a lot like any complex machine. Take a car, for example. “You pop the hood and start pulling out plugs and belts and cables, and your car is...

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Furman University names interim chief as CIO

Taking the helm as Furman University's Chief Investment Officer, Rob Kenney spoke to Gabby Stranieri of With Intelligence about Furman's investment strategy for its $839 million endowment - a strategy including increased emphasis on alternatives...

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How Clint Dempsey’s childhood in Nacogdoches inspired the USMNT’s 2006 hype video ‘Don’t Tread’

Furman University alumnus and Men's Soccer standout Clint Dempsey '05 was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas, on May 21. Recognized as one of the greatest American soccer players in...

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Weldon named dean of Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education

Tracey Weldon, a 1991 Furman University alumna, has been appointed dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at the University of South Carolina, effective May 1, after serving in the interim...

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Professor Cynthia King named Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence

Professor of Communication Studies Cynthia King has been appointed associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in the Division of Academic Affairs. She will begin her work in this role on July 1. "Since...

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Faculty promotions and tenure approved by Furman University Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for a number of faculty members during its spring meeting on May 14, 2022. Eleven faculty members were granted tenure and promotion to the rank...

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Formula shortage: Flores settlement

WYFF News4 turns to Furman University's Brittany Arsiniega to help explain why there appears to be ample supplies of baby formula at the U.S. southern border while quantities are scarce on grocery store shelves in...

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Greenville Liberty to train at Furman

Local news outlets cover the partnership between Furman University and pre-professional soccer club, USL W’s Greenville Liberty SC, sister team to the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, a men’s professional team. The partnership will allow the...

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