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Supporting scholars and their scholarly work

During the summer, two professors from the Furman Department of English were among the nearly 40 scholars selected for residencies at the Research Triangle Park-based National Humanities Center. Funded through The Duke Endowment, Nick Radel...

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‘Neighborhood Change in Greenville’ study highlights impact of gentrification

United Way of Greenville County, in partnership with Furman University, has released findings from its “Neighborhood Change in Greenville” study, the first of its kind to blend qualitative feedback from community members with quantitative, searchable...

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Students, biologist discover new clues to how cancer spreads

Most cancers become deadly when their cells break free from the initial tumor and infiltrate other organs or tissue, like a wildfire spreading from tree to tree, ultimately overwhelming a forest. If the fire can...

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Thinking critically about costumes and parties

The Greenville News reached out to Furman for a story about how students' Halloween costumes can be tolerant and respectful. Deborah Allen, director of the Center for Inclusive Communities, and Kelsey Milian, president of the...

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Author of ‘Dragons Suck’ admittedly a little cynical

Furman University Spanish and history alumnus Ben Gamble '19 was doing more than preparing for graduation back in May. He was putting the finishing touches on a book, "Dragons Suck"--a comedic fantasy he started in...

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Band director’s passion for music rubs off on students

Furman University alumnus Graham McBride '15 has served as band director at League Academy in Greenville for five years. A music education graduate, McBride chose to become an instructor after getting the chance to teach...

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Alumna addresses president’s strategy for handling impeachment

[caption id="attachment_39141" align="alignright" width="267"] Furman alumna Danielle Lupton '08 is assistant professor of political science at Colgate University.[/caption] Danielle Lupton, a 2008 Furman University political science graduate and assistant professor of political science at Colgate...

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Paladins Past and Present Celebrate a Weekend Home at Furman

Furman alumni from near and far returned to campus Oct. 18-20 for the university’s annual homecoming weekend. The community showed their purple pride both on and off campus at the many events and activities throughout...

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Why some US football players have higher cardiovascular risk

Craig Clark, Furman University assistant athletics director and associate director of sports medicine is among a cohort of researches who studied the effects of rapid weight gain among college football linemen. The study was published...

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Riley Institute, SCETV expand partnership

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and The Riley Institute at Furman University today announced an expanded partnership that will leverage the resources of both entities to produce in-depth stories on public education, civic leadership and conversations...

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These SC colleges don’t require SAT, ACT

Nine institutions of higher learning in South Carolina don't require SAT or ACT results for admission, including Furman University. The Greenville News reached out to Melissa Cline, associate dean of admissions, and Paul Thomas, professor...

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Your magazine survey answers will help shape what’s to come

Dear Furman Family, Over the summer, we learned a lot from you and what you want out of your Furman magazine. You're curious about what your classmates have been up to since graduation. You love...

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