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How national politics fueled a ‘red wave’ to keep Republicans in power in South Carolina

The Greenville News cites data from the State Election Commission that shows 54.8 percent of South Carolina voters cast ballots in the midterm elections. And the turnout was even greater in Greenville County at 57 percent....

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Commutes for Greenville residents growing longer

If it feels as though commute time is getting longer in Greenville, it really is. According to 2017 Census Bureau data, Greenvillians are spending about four minutes more getting to and from work than they...

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Alternate clinician named for 2019 Church Music Conference

Furman University has named an alternate clinician for its 2019 Church Music Conference to be held Thursday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25. The featured clinician for the event is one the nation’s outstanding church...

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S.C. public Montessori programs can bridge achievement gap

In the 34 years since the passage of former Governor Dick Riley’s Education Improvement Act, the Palmetto State has witnessed big strides in public education. But challenges remain, say Furman University's Brooke Culclasure and David...

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Weather update: Poinsett Highway, main campus gate now open

Posted: Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. After being closed to traffic much of the day because of downed power lines, Poinsett Highway is once again open to traffic. The main campus gate off Poinsett...

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10 reasons to move to Greenville

When Allen Tate Realtors listed the “10 reasons you should consider moving to Greenville, SC,” they included Furman among those reasons. It was noted that Furman has a “fantastic Division I athletic program” and the...

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Athletes use discipline, competitive spirit to their advantage

Does success in competitive sports translate to success in the business world? Traits like determination, discipline, competitive spirit and adaptability don't go by the wayside when athletes enter new careers, says Sara Pearce in a...

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Mandy Powers Norrell falls short in bid for Lt. Governor

South Carolina Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell, a 1995 Furman graduate, fell short in her bid on Tuesday to become the state’s next Lt. Governor. She was the running mate of state Rep. James Smith, who...

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Charles Davis to speak at Upcountry History Museum-Furman Nov. 14

Charles Davis, Furman’s First Gentleman and author of “In the Kitchen at White Oaks,” will be the featured guest at the Lunchbox Learning series Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman. The program runs...

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Furman alum elected to Congress

Furman alum David Trone won Maryland’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating Republican Amie Hoeber. Trone graduated from Furman in 1977 and is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. You can read more...

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Calling all innovative, unique and up-and-coming colleges

When College Consensus put together a list of 50 “underrated” colleges in the U.S. that are doing great things, Furman came in at No. 13. According to the website, these schools are “doing something unique,...

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FUPO listed among top 25 university departments

The Furman University Police Department has been named to the list of Top 25 University Departments by Safe Campus, the National Campus Safety Summit. Earning the No. 11 spot, Furman is recognized for outstanding dedication to...

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