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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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Furman partners with USL W’s Greenville Liberty SC

Furman Director of Athletics Jason Donnelly announced today a new partnership between Furman Athletics and the USL W's Greenville Liberty SC expansion pre-professional women's soccer club. The partnership will allow the Liberty to use Furman's...

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Furman graduates receive Fulbright honors

Four Furman University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The honorees include: Leanne Joyce ’22, a German studies graduate on the...

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Tracking the lunar eclipse

WHNS FOX Carolina caught up with Furman University's David Moffett, professor and chair of the physics department, to describe how the lunar eclipse would unfold. The celestial event began late Sunday night, May 15, and...

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Hundreds of graduates receive academic honors during Commencement 2022

The Class of 2022 at Furman University numbered more than 600 students, who were recognized in a Commencement ceremony on May 7, 2022. More than half of those graduates finished with honors. The summa cum...

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