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New map shows Upstate land in critical need of protection

Nathaniel Cary of The Greenville News writes about a new project that aims to protect water resources, natural habitat, wildlife and other resources in the Upstate. Upstate Forever, together with Furman University, and funded by a grant...

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Ten most beautiful universities in the U.S.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," they say. Fortunately for Furman, the university has many admirers. The latest campus beauty list where Furman makes an appearance is published by London-based Times Higher Education....

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NBC News’ Chuck Todd to headline series on media and politics

Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of “Meet the Press,” is among several nationally prominent journalists and media experts who will participate in a three-part weekly series at Furman University titled “Media and...

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Yes, it’s that time of year again

Furman University’s 2017-18 academic year will officially get underway Tuesday, Aug. 22 when students attend their first day of classes. Approximately 720 freshmen will report to campus Friday, Aug. 18, while the rest of the...

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School Tools Turns Seven

[caption id="attachment_33289" align="alignright" width="227"] School Tools Impact[/caption] Seven years ago, Furman University first partnered with the United Way of Greenville County to provide elementary and middle school students with supplies to begin the school year....

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Furman professor, students study land use in Upstate

In collaboration with Upstate Forever and with support from Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Furman University faculty and students have helped develop a detailed map to identify the region’s most environmentally sensitive lands in regards to water...

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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces charity contributions

Officials with the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation have announced that this year’s golf tournament raised $631,495 for 14 Upstate charities. The popular Web.com Tour event has raised a total $12.7 million dollars...

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One of the South’s best

According to the 2017 Forbes rankings, Furman University is listed among the “Top 25 Colleges in the South.” Furman, which was ranked No. 16, is the only South Carolina school to make the just-released list....

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Efforts of community partners recognized with state award

Greenville County has won the 2017 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award for an innovative partnership in creating imap, an interactive community tool that maps essential human services within the County. The award, given by...

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Furman to hold summer commencement Aug. 12

Kate Kaup, the James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, will serve as speaker when Furman holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m....

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Shaping the future of solar

If  lab work takes classroom theory and applies it, then a conference takes lab work and places it firmly in the real world. Two Furman students traveled to Oxford this month and experienced that real-world...

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Furman listed in Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” guide

Furman University is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the 2018 edition of The Princeton Review’s college guide, The Best 382 Colleges. [caption id="attachment_33095" align="alignright" width="300"] The guide is available...

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