chemistry

Ancient water could have driven early protein formation on Earth

Research by Professor of Chemistry George C. Shields and students demonstrates how water may have sped up the creation of proteins in the prebiotic world, causing a chemical cascade that led to all life on...

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Carly Slough ’24 named Beckman Scholar

When pathogens like yeast overgrow and resist treatments, a cascade of health problems ensue. Carly Slough is working with Mary Beth Daub on chemical compounds to help antimicrobials do their job better.

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For first-generation students, challenges lead to opportunities

Members of the first-generation community at Furman – including faculty and administrators as well as students – connected and celebrated during First-Gen Week.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Seniors share research presentations with peers at regional conference

For four Furman students, the interdisciplinary SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum was a high-impact experience that will fuel their graduate study pursuits.

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$300,000 NSF MRI grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists

NSF MRI grant adds computing muscle to existing resources and extends MERCURY's reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions and underrepresented students pursuing STEM fields.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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New school year launched with Opening Convocation

More than 600 members of the Class of 2027 were urged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and approach differing perspectives with respect and curiosity.

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Furman mass spec news draws media attention

Several news organizations cover a story about a grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to fund the development of a portable device to detect hazardous and other substances in the air. As many...

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Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles

The grant will fund the creation of a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer that can be used to analyze potentially hazardous chemicals.

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Timeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history

Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.

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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 12, 2023.

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