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News sources cover Duke Endowment grants to Furman, Davidson, Johnson C. Smith

News outlets report on The Duke Endowment's latest grants toward fulfilling its mission to help people and strengthen communities in the Carolinas by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.

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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman

The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.

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Caroline Vickery ’22 publishes paper in Environmental Management

Vickery worked with John Quinn on a study that examines how climate change-induced rainfall and urban development impact ecosystems and the services they provide.

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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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Space weather forecasting could help prepare for solar storms, says senior

Here comes the sun, says Jack Brewster ’24, and it won’t be all right if solar activity causes widespread internet outages within the next few years. A data compilation project the senior has been collaborating...

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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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A panel hosted by The Hill Institute unpacks the impact of AI

Furman alumni and representatives of Furman institutes and centers lead panel "AI and the Future of Business" in downtown Greenville.

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Field trips engage seminar students with lived experience of autism

Led by Erin Hahn, a professor and chair of psychology, the students have spent several days interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder at schools and organizations across Greenville County.

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The making of a playwright: Cammi Stilwell

Stilwell debuts her first professional play, "Odd," at The Warehouse Theatre in downtown Greenville in December.

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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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During S.C. Supreme Court visit, justice – and breakfast – were served

For two mornings in October, 20 Furman students got an up-close look at the judicial system and learned that behind the black robes, justices are people, too.

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GVL Starts hosts demo day for budding entrepreneurs

More than 25 entrepreneurs participated in GVL Starts, a program of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalists pitched ideas at Demo Day. Two winners and a crowd favorite were crowned.

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