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The Final Days of Great American Shopping

[caption id="attachment_24698" align="alignright" width="212"] The Final Days of Great American Shopping is a collection of short stories from Gilbert Allen.[/caption] Dr. Gil Allen, the Bennette E. Geer Professor of Literature Emeritus at Furman, has published...

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A Commencement for One

It wasn’t senior Valentina Romero’s intention to miss Furman’s Commencement on May 7, but it couldn’t be helped.  She was a thousand miles away in Bryan, Texas, where she was helping the women’s golf team...

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Speed Dating

This short story appeared in the book, "The Final Days of Great American Shopping," by Gilbert Allen.  It is reprinted with the permission of the author.   "Speed Dating" By Gilbert Allen We’re in the...

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Furman recognizes graduates of Women’s Leadership Institute

The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2016 graduates: Kaleigh Aldridge, Baldor, Greenville Laura Bain, Upstate Forever, Greenville Heidi Bray, Arclabs, Piedmont Catriona Carlisle, Meals on Wheels Greenville...

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Furman announces Meritorious Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Furman University’s Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee has announced the recipients of the university’s inaugural Meritorious Diversity and Inclusion awards. The awards are given to a current Furman faculty member, staff member and student. The recipients...

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May X students explore the world on the fast-track

Kristy Maher gets her students out of the classroom every chance she gets. Sometimes, that means a simple trip across town. But for May X, it means a trip to Africa. “I just don’t think...

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30 Amazing Landmarks at Small Colleges in the U.S.

Big things come in small packages. That's especially true for Furman University whose size belies the glut of votes it receives in the media about campus aesthetics. This time, Furman's signature Bell Tower caught the...

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Clemson coach joins 2016 Furman Rugby Camp

Furman Rugby Coach John Roberts announced today that Clemson Rugby Coach Steve Lynch will join the coaching staff for the 2016 Furman Rugby Camp. Lynch joined the Tigers last year. He has also served as...

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Everyone can benefit from a “FUEL” plate

Don’t tell Kelly Frazier it’s impossible to serve balanced, healthful meals in the dining room of the Greenville Rescue Mission which serves more than 130 men, housing families in apartments and providing emergency shelter in extreme cold weather conditions. Frazier,...

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A New Face at the Theatre

Actors Theatre of Louisville announced on May 11 that Furman graduate Kevin E. Moore ’88 has been named managing director of the company and will begin his new duties on July 6.  Moore comes to...

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Professor Glen Halva-Neubauer Honored by AMTA

How successful was the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) national championship tournament that Furman University hosted April 15-17? Well, the AMTA just announced it has established an award in honor of Dr. Glen Halva-Neubauer, the...

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Furman tees off at college golf’s biggest tournament May 20

Taylor Totland ’17 wished for a few things last May as she walked The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla., but there was nothing she wanted more than to not be the only player at...

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