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Christina Henderson ’08 announces D.C. Council candidacy
Furman University political science graduate Christina Henderson '08, a current legislative assistant for Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and former staffer for outgoing At-large councilmember David Grosso, has announced her independent candidacy for an At-large seat on the...
Continue ReadingHistory of the bell tower
The distinctive bell tower on the campus of Furman University has a history that goes back to 1854, when the original tower stood watch over the downtown campus of the then all-male university. Among other...
Continue ReadingThe Power List 2019
It's a small list of 100 scientists from around the globe, yet The Analytical Scientist's Power List 2019 contains two accomplished Furman University alumni--Fran Ligler ’72 and Aaron Wheeler ’97. [caption id="attachment_41844" align="alignright" width="400"] Fran...
Continue ReadingUS-Iran relations lecture features noted scholar
Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, will present a lecture, “The U.S. and Iran: Losing and Making an Enemy,” on Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. in the...
Continue ReadingMartha Milam ’90 receives presidential award for teaching excellence
East Coweta High School chemistry teacher Martha Milam has been named as a state of Georgia winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest award given by the U.S....
Continue ReadingSwimming for refugees
[caption id="attachment_41742" align="alignright" width="400"] Furman Professor of English Melinda Menzer[/caption] Furman University English Professor Melinda Menzer had two missions on Nov. 2 when she swam across the United States-Mexico border at Amistad Reservoir on the...
Continue ReadingWill Warren’s moment translate to momentum in SC?
Political reporter Caitlin Byrd of The Post and Courier wrote about Elizabeth Warren's positive polling numbers in South Carolina in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Recent polls show the candidate edging closer to...
Continue ReadingSkylar Lambert ’19 wins undergraduate poster award at conference in Australia
Each of the first eight International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) conferences – including one in utero – Skylar Lambert ’19 attended with her mother, acclaimed neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, was special in its own way. But...
Continue ReadingFurman welcomes new Board of Trustees members
The Furman University Board of Trustees welcomed two new members, two returning trustees and three new emeritus members at its October meeting. Christi Byron ’91 and Matt Wilson ’86 are new members; Mike Riordan and...
Continue ReadingActivists gear up for big fight over abortion
National Public Radio correspondent Sarah McCammon says the Supreme Court may be on the cusp of dramatically rolling back the right to an abortion ushered in by the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Covering the...
Continue ReadingFaculty Chamber presents concert Nov. 8
The Furman Faculty Chamber will present a concert Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. A Sound Quality Series concert, the event is open to the public and is presented...
Continue ReadingJosh Cooper ’02: World Seafood Champion
Josh Cooper '02 says he loves the rush of competition. The Furman political science graduate and former Paladin defensive back competed in the World Food Championships Oct. 19 in Dallas and came home with the...
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