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Students research how to clean your leafy greens

In a Furman biology lab, Owen Smith ’24 and Riley Parsons ’23 have been examining the vegetables we bring home from the grocery store – and the bacteria hiding on them.

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Darby Moore ’17 on a mission to protect endangered species

Moore's research at the University of Cincinnati is aimed at informing management strategies for parrot reintroduction programs.

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Timeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history

Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.

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Phenomenal phenocam: Capturing effects of climate change

Looming 351 feet high atop Paladin Stadium is a camera that records changes in tree canopy over time. The images from Furman become part of a trove of data showing seasonal variations of diverse ecosystems...

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Students and faculty honored during Commencement

Student and faculty awards and honors were handed out at the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 6, by Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, assisted by Interim Vice President for Academic...

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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2023 Senior Spotlight

Meet six outstanding members of the Class of 23 and find out what their plans are after graduation.

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Faculty and staff Showcase Furman expertise

The countdown to the launch of Clearly Furman continued Saturday on Furman’s campus with Furman Showcase.

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Furman Engaged invites us to explore new places, topics, questions and cultures

Where can you sample Kazakh piroshki, listen to a podcast about student athletes and explore the socio-political and historical context of French architecture? At the 15th annual campus-wide celebration of engaged learning, known as Furman...

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Furman Engaged: Biochemistry, Gangnam style

Elizabeth Gordon ’23 studied the effects of cranberries on UTIs for a South Korean company – and developed a taste for Seoul food – during a summer internship.

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Seniors’ academic achievements honored

More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.

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