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Furman University Honored with CASE Awards

Furman University Communications has earned two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards in recognition of the office’s work to support the university’s initiatives – a gold for the 2019 President’s Report and a bronze for a...

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Students, alumni, parents and friends join together for Dins Day on June 16

Furman University students, alumni, parents and friends will join together Tuesday, June 16, to kick off the sixth annual Dins Day, a 24-hour celebration of Paladin pride and philanthropy. After a date change due to...

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Furman’s fall semester to begin Aug. 18

Furman University announced its fall 2020 schedule today, with a planned full semester of in-person instruction beginning Aug. 18, one week sooner than previously scheduled. Students will leave for Thanksgiving break and finish final exams...

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Maddux takes reins at SACUBO

Furman University Vice President for Finance and Administration Susan A. Maddux has been appointed president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers. Her tenure began June 1. SACUBO is one of four...

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How to rebuild U.S. economy in a post-pandemic world

Kailash Khandke, an economics professor at Furman University, has written an opinion piece in The Greenville News about how economies can rebound from the pandemic. Citing severe shortfalls in federal, state and local tax coffers,...

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Can’t stop the FUNC

While Furman’s campus closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many student clubs and organizations to be less active for the remainder of the semester, there are some that have adapted to the new...

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How to end the reading war and serve the literacy needs of all

[caption id="attachment_45479" align="alignright" width="300"] Thomas' book is published by Information Age Publishing.[/caption] Education Professor Paul L. Thomas has written a new book, "How to End the Reading War and Serve the Literacy Needs of All...

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Furman wins national Don Clifton Strengths for Students Award

Furman’s Kim Keefer relied on tenacity and grit to complete a grueling two-week Outward Bound excursion in Colorado during her grad school years. Now she’s using those same traits to help students at Furman University...

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Do not turn away from racial violence

Dear Campus Community, Even though we can’t be together in person right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you come together with us in spirit to reflect and take action on behalf...

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Furman to offer summer Virtual Academy for high school students

This summer, high school students across the country have the opportunity to participate in Furman University’s new Virtual Academy Certificate Program. Facilitated by Furman faculty and leading practitioners, the online program combines stimulating course work,...

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States with fewest coronavirus restrictions

Kelsey Hample, Furman University Robert E. Hughes Assistant Professor of Economics, is part of a panel of experts interviewed for an article appearing on WalletHub. She addresses how to safely reopen economies due to COVID-19...

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Cothran Center launches virtual book club

The registration deadline to join the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection in reading "The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed With Happiness" by Emily Esfahani Smith is Wednesday, May 27. The book...

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