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Furman trustee, longtime supporter Ralph Hendricks dies at 101

Ralph Hendricks, a longtime member of the Furman University Board of Trustees and a towering figure in the Simpsonville community, died on Feb. 17 at the age of 101. Hendricks joined the board in 1988...

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Undergraduate Evening Studies to pilot new summer schedule

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies will offer a new course format to its students during the summer term, where classes will be offered in either one weekend per month sessions, or fully online. As...

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Furman Theatre presents ‘The Diviners’

Furman University Theatre will present “The Diviners” by Jim Leonard, Jr. Wednesday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb.16, and Thursday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees Feb. 17 and Feb....

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Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen in concert Feb. 28

Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen will present a recital Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. [caption id="attachment_38044" align="alignright" width="284"] Shen will perform the music of Bach,...

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Tread softly, and carry a cool drink

No, majoring in English at Furman didn’t directly prepare Ryan Roberts ’12 to become an inventor and entrepreneur. It did, however, prepare him to be ready when the idea came. “The skillset that a liberal...

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Churches: The heartbeat of African-American communities

In an article appearing in the Greenville Journal, Furman Professor of Religion Helen Lee Turner comments on why so many slaves converted to Christianity in the 18th century. In the story, which explores the impact...

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A Valentine’s Day gift for the Paladins

When ESPN analyst Jay Bilas chose his list of the 68 best teams in the country on Valentine's Day, Furman came in just under the wire at No. 68. The former Duke basketball star was...

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Not your typical spring break

Some students spend spring break in far-flung lands. Others seek warmer climates at nearby or distant shores. And likely most take respite in their hometowns and visit with friends and family. But some opt for...

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Tenor Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko present recital Feb. 24

Isai Jess Muñoz, tenor and assistant professor of voice and opera at the University of Delaware, will present a recital Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus....

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Furman Board of Trustees honored for leadership, governance

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has honored the Furman University Board of Trustees for its exceptional leadership and “strong focus on governance.” Furman is one of six winners nationwide of...

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GSO Conductor Edvard Tchivzhel leads FSO Feb. 22

Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, will lead the Furman Symphony Orchestra (FSO) in a Concerto Concert Friday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. A Sound Quality Series event...

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Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton to speak Feb. 27

Anthony Ray Hinton will speak about his nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public,...

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