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A new position for Yendelela Neely Holston
Yendelela Neely Holston, a 2003 Furman graduate and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees, has joined the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton as chief diversity & inclusion officer and as partner...
Continue ReadingCampus community invited to attend announcement Monday, Oct. 29
During its fall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 27, the Furman Board of Trustees will discuss the report of the Task Force on Slavery and Justice. The university community is invited to attend a campus announcement...
Continue ReadingWebinar about The Furman Advantage
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis and Gallup Senior Advisor Brandon Busteed discuss the ongoing efforts of The Furman Advantage, the university’s signature approach to education, in a webcast that debuts today. The webinar, “The Furman...
Continue ReadingOlivia Corso ’20 presents research at Worldcon 76
While it’s not unusual to see Furman University undergraduates presenting research at academic conferences, what might be considered out of the ordinary is a student who is invited to sit on a panel with faculty...
Continue ReadingStorm Update: Furman open for normal operations
Posted: Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Furman University is open for normal operations. Faculty and staff should use caution when traveling to campus, avoiding possible flooded areas. Students and employees should be aware of...
Continue ReadingTaking a bite out of rising textbook costs
Studies show that students can expect to spend more than $1,200 for books and materials over the span of a year. A CBSnews.com “MoneyWatch” article reports that the average cost of textbooks has shot up...
Continue ReadingIncreasing voter turnout
A group of Furman students, along with Politics and International Affairs Professor David Fleming, is using a grassroots effort to inspire other students to register to vote. The Greenville News wrote about that DinsVote effort,...
Continue ReadingTime for election reform
In an op-ed for The Post and Courier in Charleston, Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen argues that it’s time to reform the election system in South Carolina and let the state’s citizens...
Continue ReadingAchieving the American Dream
Does the neighborhood you grow up in determine how far you move up the economic ladder? National Public Radio reports on a new online data tool that finds a strong correlation between where people are...
Continue ReadingHurricane Preparedness Information
Furman University Hurricane Preparedness Information Furman University officials closely monitor all tropical activity (tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes) that may pose a threat to the Greenville area. Because Furman is located more...
Continue ReadingTom Flowers and family share passion for art in new exhibit
Furman University’s new exhibit, “Lineage: Tom Flowers and Family,” will honor one of its alumni and previous art professors of 30 years. The exhibit not only honors Tom Flowers and his lifetime of work with...
Continue ReadingEducation stakeholders to participate in field study of public education in Finland
Twenty-three South Carolina education stakeholders will visit Finland’s public schools this month to gain insight into critical challenges in public education in South Carolina. The field study will be led by Public Education Partners, Furman...
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