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Furman presents awards at Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 23. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments of members of the Furman community....

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Furman presents awards at Bell Tower Ball

Watch video presentations about the award winners Furman University recently presented awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 23. [caption id="attachment_38099" align="alignright" width="280"] Julie...

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TEDx conference held at Furman

TEDx is known nationally for its short, hard-hitting talks that explore new ideas. Furman's 7th annual event, TEDxFurmanU, is the largest student-run TED event in the Southeast. CBS affiliate WSPA 7 News covered the event,...

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ESPN welcomes Furman to the “Bubble Watch”

ESPN Insider John Gasaway officially welcomes the Paladins to ESPN’s NCAA tournament “Bubble Watch,” noting that “if Furman is any indication, we may be on the brink of a new era in selection, one in...

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TEDxFurmanU speakers explore chronic illness, female empowerment

Nomonde Gila ’19 spoke to educate others — but being part of TEDxFurmanU 2019 was an education for her, too. Gila, who is South African, sought to inform Americans about the millions of young African...

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Wofford vs. Furman Saturday: You don’t want to miss this one

If there has ever been a bigger basketball game in the 20-year history of Timmons Arena than the one between Wofford and Furman on Saturday, you won’t convince the current Paladin team of it. Wofford,...

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Upstate women golfers at Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Furman University will be well represented at the first-ever Augusta National Women's Amateur championship set for April 3-6 at the home of the iconic Masters Tournament. Of the four Upstate women qualifying for the tournament,...

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Professor Shaniece Criss named 2019 ChangeMaker

Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, has been named to the 2019 Class of ChangeMakers by the Jefferson Awards Foundation. The group consists of 15 individuals in the Upstate age 40...

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Study sheds light on poverty in Upstate Hispanic community

A two-year study of Hispanics in Greenville will help policymakers understand the needs of the community, which makes up 9 percent of the county's population. The study was conducted by Furman Earth and Environmental Sciences...

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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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