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Why aren’t more female coaches in charge of pro teams?

Sarah Lorge Butler, writer and editor for Runner's World, examines the dearth of female coaches for professional running teams in the wake of two high-profile jobs that recently went to men. In roughly two dozen...

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30 of the most beautiful college campuses in the world

Furman University's campus beauty earns praise from Cosmopolitan magazine. Writer Kara Ladd points to the university's Italianate bell tower, Asian garden, miles of scenic trails and more in the magazine's round-up of 30 must-see campuses.

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Furman Consolidates Primary Twitter Accounts

Furman University is combining the content from its two main Twitter accounts (@FurmanU and @FurmanNews) to be delivered exclusively through @FurmanNews, which will now serve as the university’s primary account. @FurmanU had featured a broad...

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With new $1 million commitment, Laniers continue to support student success

James A. Lanier Jr. ’79 and Mary Anne Anderson Lanier ’79 are watching ripples grow and expand toward a bright future. The couple previously committed $1.05 million to invest in Furman University’s Shi Institute for...

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How Greenville group is confronting racism and nation’s ‘biggest lie’

In a opinion piece appearing in The Greenville News, former Furman University Board of Trustees member Baxter Wynn wrote, "I have come to believe that deep-seated personal racial bias, often unintended, unconscious, and difficult to...

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Chandra Dillard named City History and Heritage Advisor

State Representative Chandra Dillard, director of community relations at Furman University and a former member of Greenville City Council, has stepped up to assist the City of Greenville in preserving its storied and complex history...

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Furman Engaged is April 13! Here is what you need to know

The 13th annual Furman Engaged is upon us! Here is what to know to make the most of this exciting event. What is Furman Engaged? Furman Engaged, held virtually this year on April 13, will feature...

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Sammy Clough ’20 jumps into education and coaching with both feet

He didn’t have teaching or coaching experience. But  Sammy Clough ’20, a communication studies graduate, landed a position doing both at Augusta Christian Schools in Georgia in the same year COVID-19 upended just about every...

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Larson-Baldwin receives Newman Civic Fellowship

Asha Marie Larson-Baldwin ’22 was a leader in social justice and diversity issues even before she arrived at Furman University. Now she is among the 2021 students awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship by Campus Compact,...

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President Davis takes part in Chronicle of Higher Ed virtual panel

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis participated in a Chronicle of Higher Education virtual panel discussion called "The Student Impact on the College Business Model."  She was joined in the discussion by leaders from the University...

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Women’s Leadership Institute accepting Applications and nominations until April 2

In a year marked with extreme uncertainty and change, organizations are facing workforce decisions that will have significant impacts for years to come.  As a participant in these important decisions, you need to ensure that...

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Duke Endowment’s $25M grant keeps Furman’s student stipend program going

Furman University announced that it has received its second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage. Anna B. Mitchell of The Post and Courier takes a deeper look...

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