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Heidi Hansen McCrory named vice president for development at Furman

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that Heidi Hansen McCrory, vice president for college relations at Kenyon College in Ohio, has been named vice president for development at Furman. McCrory will serve as the...

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Bridges to a Brighter Future names 22nd class

Twenty-six Greenville County high school students have been invited to participate in Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University, a program whose mission is to give students the tools and support they need to...

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Getting it right

[caption id="attachment_35671" align="alignright" width="289"] "Jaws of Life: Stories" is Morris' first book.[/caption] Appalachia tends to get short-changed according to author and critic Gonzalo Baeza who reviews two books for The Observer. One of them is...

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High school students selected for Emerging Public Leaders program

The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced its 2018-2019 class of Emerging Public Leaders (EPL). Launched in 2002 by the Riley Institute, EPL is an intensive, statewide service-oriented leadership program for rising high school...

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Furman hopes third time is the charm at the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship

Live scoring from the NCAA Women's Golf Championship Qualifying for a third consecutive NCAA Women's Golf Championship, which began May 18 at Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is an impressive accomplishment for Furman....

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OLLI at Furman accepting applications for Senior Leaders Greenville

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 15 for Class 5, Senior Leaders Greenville. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults 55 and up...

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Emerging Public Leaders showcase public service projects

High school students who have a bent toward careers in public service need not wait till finishing formal education to try their hand in servant leadership. In fact, rising high school seniors can get a...

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BMW Charity Pro-Am continues at Furman Friday, Saturday

Pairings and Tee Times A group of celebrities that included Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, “black-ish” actor Anthony Anderson and comedian Larry the Cable Guy were at the Furman University Golf Club Thursday as...

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Mary Lou Merkt receives 2018 SACUBO Distinguished Service Award

Furman University vice president for finance and administration Mary Lou Merkt has received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). The award is given annually to...

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Paladin golfer Jacqueline Bendrick wins Kim Moore Spirit Award

Watch Jacqueline Bendrick’s interview on the Golf Channel Furman University senior Jacqueline Bendrick has received the 2018 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Division I Kim Moore Spirit Award. The recognition was announced today on Golf Channel as part...

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The hottest political ticket in S.C.

Why are so many (19 to be exact) candidates vying for Trey Gowdy's 4th Congressional District seat? Longtime government and accountability reporter Tim "Cowboy" Smith speaks with lawmakers, consultants and political scientists about the glut...

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Mandy Powers Norrell ’95 named as running mate in S.C. governor’s race

1995 Furman University alumna and democratic member of the State House of Representatives Mandy Powers Norrell has been selected to join democratic lawmaker James Smith on the ticket in the South Carolina governor's race. Running as...

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