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Undergraduate research drives science forward

It’s generally understood that research at undergraduate colleges and universities helps students build critical thinking skills, fosters a foundation for the scientific process, and creates hands-on classroom experiences. And while these are true outcomes, the...

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Board of Trustees approve promotions, tenure for faculty

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 17 faculty members and heard that seven new members will join the board on July 1. The trustees also...

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2017 student commencement speech–Jack McNeill

Jack McNeill Student Commencement Speech May 6, 2017 Four years ago, in Paladin Stadium, my lacrosse coach quoted Mike Tyson before what would soon prove to be the worst physical exercise I’ve ever endured. “Everybody...

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Team of believers

Madison Ritter ’17 spent the summer before her senior year in Memphis, participating in research at the University of Tennessee and clinical observation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It was a dream come true—and...

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Furman’s first Faculty Scholarship Reception

On Feb. 24, the Furman Libraries and the Office of the Provost hosted the university’s first Faculty Scholarship Reception to recognize and celebrate the scholarly publications and creative works of Furman faculty members. The reception,...

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Welcome to Phi Beta Kappa

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Sixty-six Furman University students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and...

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Furman awarded nearly $500,000 for instrumentation in the sciences

Furman University has been awarded a four-year, $497,183 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to purchase equipment that will support state-of-the-art imaging and analysis capabilities across multiple academic disciplines on campus. A competitive award made...

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Cherry blossoms for Arbor Day

Arbor Day 2016 was a special one for Furman. While the national celebration of Arbor Day is slated in April, Furman University observes Arbor Day on campus in October. Furman’s event—held in compliance with its...

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An honor of the highest order

The National Inventors Hall of Fame just announced its Class of 2017, which includes Furman alum Fran Ligler ‘73. She was honored for her work to "make optical biosensors smaller, more versatile and more sophisticated." Ligler...

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Liao Wins Jim Smart Award

Furman University Biology professor Dr. Min-Ken Liao has been named winner of the James H. Smart Award by Furman’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Presented annually to a Furman faculty or staff member, the Jim...

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Focusing on Community Health

The Greenville News writes about Furman’s new Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, which “creates another major community facing role for the university as it seeks to marry the medical expertise of the hospital...

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Furman Unveils Institute for Advancement of Community Health

Furman University officials announced today that a new institute at the university will be dedicated to improving the health of the greater Greenville community. With support from its partnership with Greenville Health System, Furman’s Institute...

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