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Furman examines its past

The Furman Task Force on Slavery and Justice has released a report that includes a history of Furman’s early ties to slavery and a number of recommendations for the university to consider. Furman Vice President...

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Final session of Furman’s Immigration Series takes place Oct. 1

The final session of the StraightTalk series, “The Changing Face of America: Impact on the 2018 Election and Beyond,” will be held Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. at Younts Conference Center on the campus of Furman...

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This farm doesn’t grow veggies

So what’s up with all those solar panels—and sheep—on Poinsett Highway just across from the Furman campus? It’s the Furman solar farm, which is tied directly into Furman’s power grid and helps with the university’s...

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Jim McNeely Jazz Trio in concert Saturday, Sept. 22

The Furman University Department of Music presents the Jim McNeely Jazz Trio Saturday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10...

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Furman community invited to hear Task Force on Slavery and Justice presentation

The entire Furman community is invited to hear a brief presentation from the Task Force on Slavery and Justice from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, in the Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. In...

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President Davis receives William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education

In October 2016, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis unveiled The Furman Advantage, a strategic vision that combines learning with immersive experiences outside the classroom and provides students with more intentional mentoring, advising and reflection. This...

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The power of partnership

Partnership packs a punch. Just ask Janine Griggs. Thanks to a group effort between Furman University’s Community Conservation Corps (CCC), Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Rebuild Upstate, Griggs’ home in the city’s Greater...

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Furman resumes classes Monday, Sept. 17

Posted: Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2:35 p.m. Furman University will resume classes and normal campus operations on Monday, Sept. 17. Florence has been downgraded to a tropical depression and was continuing to dissipate today as...

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Thanking the people who changed his life

When Keith B. Johnson ’05 was invited to speak at Furman’s opening convocation last month, he figured some of his old buddies from the Paladin football team were playing a joke on him. But the...

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Band Extravaganza set for Sept. 28

Furman University’s Marching Band, The Paladin Regiment, will present its annual Band Extravaganza concert Friday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The concert is open to the public and is held...

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Library historian Wiegand to speak about Greenville desegregation Oct. 3

Noted American library historian and Florida State University Professor Wayne Wiegand will speak about the efforts to desegregate the Greenville Public Library system Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone...

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Education professor Paul L. Thomas receives award for essay collection

Furman Department of Education Professor Paul L. Thomas has received the 2019 Divergent Award for Excellence in 21st Century Literacies for his collection of essays “Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America” co-edited...

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