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Danielle Vinson opines on the challenges facing U.S. Rep. Jim Jordon

Vinson says Rep. Jim Jordon may find himself between a rock and a hard place should he become House speaker. Ewan Palmer of Newsweek reached out to her for comment.

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Furman Fellow boosts peers’ well-being through ceramics

Throwing a lump of clay onto a potting wheel and forming it into a bowl or a vase can be almost as transformative to the potter as the clay. Ask Furman Fellow Jake O'Connor '24.

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Furman Art Department announces 2023-2024 exhibitions

Four upcoming exhibitions feature the work of faculty, a guest artist, an artist-in-residence and students whose capstone projects will be on display in April at the Senior Art Show.

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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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Alumna gets creative with MASD workshop in publication design

Blair Knobel ’03 shared insights from her 20-year career in editing and publishing, presenting the students a hands-on challenge inspired by the launch of her new print magazine, Vessel.

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Furman draws praise from Gallup for its use of CliftonStrengths

In a LinkedIn webcast from Gallup, Furman's name comes up frequently as a best-practice, CliftonStrengths-based campus. Furman's Kim Keefer remarks on Pathways as a natural introduction to CliftonStrengths.

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Vinson comments on Haley, Trump rise in poll

Danielle Vinson speculates on the eventual winner of the SC GOP primary come Feb. 2 unless candidates begin to speak up.

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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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Gregg Hecimovich’s new book is subject of New York Times article

Named a 'Most Anticipated Title' by the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is the subject of an NYT article.

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Akan Malici discusses history behind Israel-Hamas war

In an interview with local news, Furman's Malici explores some of the root causes of the strained relationship between Israel and Palestinians and points to leadership failures on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Local news covers history of Diamond F

WYFF News 4 caught up with Furman alumnus David Zeiger '74 who crafted the logo 50 years ago.

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Hecimovich offers thoughts on early images of enslaved

Fifteen images of enslaved Americans are at the center of an ongoing legal battle between Harvard and a likely descendant of those pictured. Gregg Hecimovich describes what the images mean for better understanding American history.

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