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Joseph Vaughn Day calls Furman community to ‘be part of the journey’

The life and legacy of Joseph Vaughn ’68, Furman’s first Black undergraduate student, are a challenge to commit to the community, said speakers at this year’s celebration.

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2023: The 10 stories that made our year

A look back at some of the articles that told the story of an exceptional place during a remarkable time.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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NPR’s Eric Deggans to speak at MLK Breakfast

Deggans, who also teaches on race and the media at Duke University and Indiana University, will talk about decoding "the media's confusing coverage of race, gender and culture."

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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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Local news covers unveiling of Land Acknowledgement plaque

The unveiling on Nov. 3 drew about 100 people including news crews from local TV stations.

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Lessons from the Civil Rights Trail challenge students to ask, ‘What now?’

The Fall Break trip organized by the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection and the Center for Inclusive Communities visited historic sites, memorials and museums throughout Alabama.

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Thriving community organization grew from Furman roots

For over a decade, Dan Weidenbenner ’11, founder and executive director of Mill Village Ministries, has pursued his mission of elevating Greenville through healthy food, sustainable transportation, youth employment and social justice, with plenty of...

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Local TV station covers FurmanWIN panel

FOX Carolina caught up with broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff at the FurmanWIN panel discussion, which was held in McAlister Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

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Student club shows unity in action during Afro Night Out

The cultural and educational event continued Afrikiya’s mission of building bridges between African students and the Furman community.

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Elizabeth Davis featured in Vive’s ‘Thrive After 55’

Furman's Elizabeth Davis is among the five luminaries featured in Vive Magazine's "Prime Time," an in-depth look at the "real stars" of the Greenville community.

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Furman honored by Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

Furman was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. The group recognized 11 other organizations at the chamber's second annual Pride in Business Gayla held Oct. 5.

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