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Paul L. Thomas authors book about teaching writing

Furman Department of Education Professor Paul L. Thomas has written a new book about teaching writing. [caption id="attachment_38126" align="alignright" width="283"] Thomas’ book is the culmination of his experiences spanning nearly 40 years as both a...

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First African-American recipient of the WWI Medal of Honor

While researching African-Americans who served in the WWI American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) from her community, oral historian and Furman History Professor Courtney L. Tollison Hartness discovered the compelling story of a soldier who perished Sept. 28, 1918...

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Furman Singers on tour, closing concerts set for March 11 and 12

The Furman Singers will wrap up their annual spring tour with two concerts on the Furman University campus Monday, March 11, and Tuesday, March 12, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. The concerts are...

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Furman hosts author, Soteria CEO Jerry Blassingame in talk March 19

Jerry Blassingame, author, company founder and criminal justice reform advocate, will speak about his book “Reclaimed: A Story of Second Chances” Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Furman University Bookstore located in the...

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Remembering the life and legacy of Ralph Hendricks

The Greenville Journal paid tribute to the late Ralph S. Hendricks, Simpsonville mayor (1975-1987) and trustee emeritus at Furman University. Reporter Cindy Landrum spoke with Athletics Director Mike Buddie, Furman Director of Donor Relations Allison...

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History in the making

As an undergraduate, Abigail Hartman ’17 wasn’t even allowed to apply for, much less participate in, the 2016 Sixteenth Century Society & Conference, an annual symposium where the world’s foremost experts on the early modern...

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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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