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Cruising to diplomacy

Perhaps no other Pacific Rim country besides Papua New Guinea (PNG) is more emblematic of the need for an organization that aims to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the region. PNG, home to...

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Upstate leaders become Riley Diversity Fellows

Thirty-six leaders from the Upstate and surrounding area have completed the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). DLI class members are identified through a rigorous process including a nomination, application and interview. Individuals...

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Morganton native Terra Greene named Lexington, N.C. city manager

Terra Greene, a 1990 Furman University business administration alumna, has been named city manager of the City of Lexington, North Carolina. The former Morganton, North Carolina resident is the first woman to hold the position...

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Furman Theatre presents “The Servant of Two Masters” directed by Doug Berky

Furman University Theatre will present “The Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni Tuesday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec.8, at 8 p.m., with a matinee Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. All performances take place...

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Furman ranked for the first time in 106-year history of men’s basketball

The first 8-0 start in the 106-year history of men's basketball at Furman has resulted in the first national ranking in the 106-year history of men's basketball at Furman. The Paladins are No. 25 in this...

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High hopes for the Paladins

The Furman men’s basketball team, off to the best start in school history at 7-0, has benefited from senior forward Matt Rafferty’s play on the court and his leadership throughout the program. Through seven games,...

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Good chemistry

"She’s a self-taught cook; he’s a self-taught food chemist. Together, they have their café concept down to a science." That's how TOWN magazine's M. Linda Lee describes Greenville restaurateurs Lori Nelsen and Chef David Porras...

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Donors Surpass Giving Tuesday Goal

Furman University’s sixth annual Giving Tuesday brought in 744 gifts—119 more than this year’s goal—totaling $216,134. Contributions made during the 24-hour online giving event on Nov. 27 enhance the student experience by supporting scholarships, research,...

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Furman homecomings have a colorful history

Beginning in 1919 on its downtown Greenville campus and continuing until moving to its present location in the 1960s, Furman celebrated Homecoming with football games against the likes of Clemson and South Carolina, and with...

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Two Furman juniors named Metropolitan Fellows

The Furman Metropolitan Fellowship (FMF) program announced today that Furman juniors Rosemary Coskrey and Maddie De Pree will be headed to New York City in the summer of 2019 to participate in one of the university’s...

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Bill Thomas bids farewell with Haydn’s monumental “The Creation”

After 31 years at Furman, Music Professor Bill Thomas will retire at the end of the academic year. But before he does, he'll lead the Furman Symphony Orchestra and the Oratorio Chorus in Hadyn's masterwork...

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Dillard among honorees at Celebrating Successes Brunch

During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch, which took place Nov. 14, Furman University Director of Community Relations and South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard was recognized with the Burdette Leadership Award for her record...

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