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Exploring options and making connections at the Career and Internship Fair

Furman students’ professionalism and critical thinking skills keep major employers returning to campus year after year, recruiters said.

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Professional development series illuminates pathways in psychology and neuroscience

Find Your Path Fridays, a professional development series presented by Furman’s psychology department and neuroscience program, illuminates graduate school, internship and career options for interested students.

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Messages of hope and healing land in the community on butterfly wings

The members of student organization PHOKUS took part in Project White Butterfly, placing cards around Greenville with notes of encouragement and resources for people struggling with addiction.

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Clothes-minded students model do’s and don’ts at career fashion show

In the lead-up to the Career and Internship Fair, the Malone Center for Career Engagement presented “What’s in Your Closet?” to inspire job-seekers to dress professionally and confidently.

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Alumna makes sustainable entrepreneurship all of her beeswax

With her reusable beeswax food wraps, Becca Bolich Wade ’19 offers an eco-friendly solution to keeping things fresh.

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Faithful storytelling inspires Indigenous translation of New Testament

Furman students and community members learned about Terry Wildman’s attempt to give Native Americans a fresh appreciation of scripture and undo the damage of colonial “Christianization.”

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‘Barbie’ CLP explores diverse perspectives on cultural phenomenon

Was the blockbuster movie of summer 2023 a subversive takedown of the patriarchy or a marketing ploy to sell dolls? More than 200 students and faculty gathered for the conversation.

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New course examines overlooked genre of working-class literature

Often dismissed or ignored by critics, American working-class literature treats the lived experiences of its subjects with respect and dignity and can provide insight into class issues, as Timothy Helwig’s students are discovering this semester.

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Study in the Savanna gave senior ‘grounded confidence’

Kaya Frawley ’24 spent Summer 2023 among the zebras in South Africa, building the skills for graduate school and life as a conservation scientist.

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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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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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Facts and figures about the Class of 2027

Statistics don’t lie: The newest Paladins bring an impressive array of talents, interests and achievements to campus.

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