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Award-winning food writer, adjunct professor featured in local news

Jane Stern, adjunct professor of English, is a five-time winner of the James Beard Award. Her wit, self-effacing charm and passion for food are captured in an article by Lillia Callum-Penso.

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Danielle Vinson ponders chances for Haley, Scott

Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott draw the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump? Vinson weighs in for an AP article. The story was picked up by several other outlets.

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Fun, food and reflection start Class of 2027 on Furman pathway

A busy Fall Orientation schedule included academic advising, tours, s’mores, dancing and carnival rides for more than 600 first-year students.

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Zane Newell’s sustainability internship helps Greenville transit

An internship is a win-win for all parties involved. Zane Newell served as The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities' Public Transit and Pedestrian Connectivity Fellow.

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Nelsen speculates on what to expect for upcoming debate

FOX Carolina Anchor Justin Dougherty tees up the Milwaukee Republican debate with Furman's Brent Nelsen.

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Opening Convocation address by Brent Nelsen

Opening Convocation 2023 Address by Brent Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs   I would like to add my welcome to all of you to this great university. If you...

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Opening Convocation address by Cynthia King

Opening Convocation 2023 Address by Cynthia King, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence   Class of 2027! Welcome to Furman. You represent a global community of rich, diverse backgrounds, cultural traditions, experiences and...

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Opening Convocation remarks by Furman University President Elizabeth Davis

Opening Convocation 2023 Welcome by Elizabeth Davis, president of Furman University   Good morning, and welcome to the Fall 2023 Opening Convocation. We are honored to have you with us as we embark on a...

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Construction underway for startup community on Poinsett

Construction has begun for the Crescent Startup Community on Poinsett Highway. The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman will have a presence at the 47,000-square-foot hub.

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Local TV stations cover move-in day for first-year students

Furman welcomed the class of 2027 Aug. 17. News outlets covered the excitement surrounding Furman's most academically selective class since 2005 and the most racially diverse class in the school's history. Furman's Ron Thompson spoke...

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Wamsley awarded NSF grant to study impact of wakeful rest on memory

Those periods of daydreaming or apparent inattention in the moment may not be so bad. Erin Wamsley says real work is happening in the brain to galvanize long-term memory.

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New school year launched with Opening Convocation

More than 600 members of the Class of 2027 were urged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and approach differing perspectives with respect and curiosity.

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