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Charles Davis contributes to article about budgets in WalletHub

First Gentleman Charles Davis contributes to an article about setting up family budgets.

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OLLI at Furman wins airtime on local TV stations and other outlets

OLLI class registration runs through Sept. 8. Local TV stations and other news sources share details about the program that serves 2,500 senior adults in the Upstate. Professor Emerita of Computer Science Paula Gabbert explains...

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Furman Students, Professors Shine in Princeton Review Lists

Students ranked 25th for friendliest in Princeton Review's "Best 390 Colleges," while faculty ranked 16th for "professors get high marks." It's the 43rd year for Furman to be included in the publication's lists.

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Nelsen surveys field for SC Governor on WYFF

Politics expert Brent Nelsen speaks with WYFF News 4 reporter Nate Stanley about the five republican candidates vying for the South Carolina governor's seat in 2026.

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Blackwell Hall’s demolition brings back memories

When the Furman community heard about the dorm’s demolition as part of the South Housing renovations, they took to Facebook to share their thoughts.

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OLLI at Furman opens fall registration

More than 130 classes are available to senior adults from culinary arts, woodcarving, and pickleball to foreign languages, history, and politics. Classes begin Sept. 8.

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Casey’s book about purses wins coverage in Ms. Magazine

Furman History Professor Kathleen Casey's new book opens up the rich history of bags, sacks and purses and the key role they played in America's past. Ms. Magazine publishes an excerpt from the book launched...

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Fleming comments on Nancy Mace’s bid for SC governor

News sources turn to Furman politics expert David Fleming for insights about U.S. Representative Nancy Mace and her entry into to the SC governor's race.

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Furman vocal students pitch perfect in regional, national contests

Twelve Furman students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition's regional level and qualified for nationals, but only three were able to participate at the next level. One, Colleen Allard-Smith '25, won...

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Furman student researchers win big at national protein science meeting

A graduate student, Ryan Galloway M '25, and undergraduate, Lana Geiger '26, tackle harmful yeast Candida glabrata with guidance from Assistant Professor of Chemistry Meghan Breen.

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Ken Kolb named to cohort of inaugural ASA Policy Outreach Fellows

Ken Kolb is part of a 10-member inaugural team tasked with strengthening connections between the American Sociological Association and legislative offices, think tanks and policymakers who craft public policy.

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Furman University takes new approach to student recruitment

Furman has moved up its deadlines for early decision applications and for notifying students of their acceptance, and the university has provided distinct advantages to students applying during early decision.

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