physics

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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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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Alumnus brings space to life as NASA Solar System Ambassador

Ray Garner ’18 shared his galactic passions in several community talks as an astronomy graduate student in Ohio – and he has no plans to stop once he gets to Texas.

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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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Five seniors selected for $10,000 Furman Fellowships

Throughout their senior year, each Furman Fellow will pursue a project to make a difference in the community, presenting their work at Furman Engaged in April 2024.

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Students and faculty honored during Commencement

Student and faculty awards and honors were handed out at the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 6, by Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, assisted by Interim Vice President for Academic...

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Furman’s David Moffett on the northern lights

Professor of Physics David Moffett talks about the aurora borealis and the rare Southern show it has presented in recent weeks.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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Seniors’ academic achievements honored

More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.

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Furman announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Congratulations are in order for members of the 2022 fall semester dean's list. Learn more about the high achievers who hail from near and far.

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Furman to build inclusivity, belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant

Within its cohort, Furman will share the grant with 14 other institutions across the nation who will collaborate to make STEM curricula more accessible and inclusive.

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