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Another $1 million gift for Furman football program

There is no doubt the Furman University football program is on a roll. In addition to just completing its first winning season since 2013 and qualifying for the NCAA FCS playoffs, the program has received...

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Melissa Ranhofer receives Outstanding UES Faculty Award

In 2011, Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) created the annual Outstanding UES Faculty Award to honor a faculty member who has supported students through outstanding teaching, service, and dedication to improving and building the UES...

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Success in the lab

Research by Furman Chemistry Professor Greg Springsteen and two of his students have contributed to a new study that offers an explanation for how life on earth might have begun. The research, conducted in conjunction...

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2017: The Year in Review

What happened at Furman University in 2017?  Things got started in January with a blanket of Southern snow and rolled right through the end of December with another Winter Wonderland, hosted by Heller Service Corps...

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Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas speaks Jan. 24

Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas will speak as part of Furman University’s Tocqueville Series Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101 on campus. His CLP talk, “Metaphors in Life: ‘I...

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DELAY: Furman will open at 10 a.m. Monday; classes start at 10:30 a.m.

Furman University will delay opening until 10 a.m. Monday, with classes starting at 10:30 a.m. The dining hall will be open to students at 7:30 a.m. Employees should not report before 10 a.m. unless directed...

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UPDATE: University watching weather; classes still scheduled

Furman classes are scheduled to begin Monday morning, but the university was continuing to monitor the weather Sunday night. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Monday had improved after a week of extremely low temperatures....

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Classes to begin Monday morning as scheduled

Furman students returned this weekend and will begin classes Monday morning. The university has been monitoring the weather following a week of low cold temperatures. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Monday has improved and...

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Welcome back: Normal schedule expected Monday

Furman welcomes students returning this weekend and expects to be open regular hours for the beginning of classes on Monday. Campus housing opens at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Signs will provide directions for returning students....

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Impacting the community

[caption id="attachment_35206" align="alignright" width="200"] Mike Buddie[/caption] Furman President Elizabeth Davis and Athletics Director Mike Buddie have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “50 Most Influential” people for 2017. The list honors the region’s most influential...

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Vermont’s Cooper Willsey is ready for a battle at U23 Nationals in Reno

Back from his fourth European race, U.S. cyclocrosser and Furman sophomore Cooper Willsey is gearing up for the Men’s U23 race at Reno Nationals on Sunday, Jan. 14. Cyclocross Magazine asked the Vermont native about his...

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A best value

Furman is listed among Kiplinger’s “300 Best College Values” for 2018. The university is ranked No. 157 among all colleges and 71st among liberal arts schools. Introduced in 1998, the rankings combine public schools, private...

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