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A “horrifying” experience

Furman graduate Lindsay Caesar's journey to Charlottesville, Va., last weekend began in joy and hope but ended in a nightmare. The Greenville News talked with Caesar, who, along with her fiancé, was among those marching...

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Joel Frahm Trio in concert Sept. 8

The Furman Department of Music will present a concert featuring the Joel Frahm Trio Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Presented by the Department of Music and Jazz Studies,...

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2017 summer commencement speech by professor Kate Kaup

  Professor Kate Kaup Summer Commencement Speech Furman University August 12, 2017 Congratulations Graduates of 2017!!  And congratulations to all of the family members (parents, stepparents, children, brothers, sisters, cousins, grandparents), and to all of...

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A Blue Ribbon Experience

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina insures a million people and processes about a billion medical claims each year. Nearly all of those are managed through the health care insurer’s password-protected provider’s website. Medical professionals go...

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New indoor soccer park more than a place to play

Furman alumni Anthony Esquivel (Class of 2003) and Olivia (de Castro) Esquivel (Class of 2006) have opened Copa Indoor Soccer near Berea, a community where 25 percent of the population is Hispanic/Latino. Anthony, a political...

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Coming to Furman for the eclipse? Here’s what you need to know

On Monday, Aug. 21, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse that extends from Oregon through South Carolina and will pass directly over the Furman University campus. If you’re planning on coming to...

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Just ‘Men at Work’? Signs ignore another gender at work

Many of us may ignore the "Men Working" signs we see along roadways and construction sites because that's just the way it has always been. But for Furman politics and international affairs major Katherine West...

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Professor Kate Kaup gives address at summer commencement

Kate Kaup commencement address Kate Kaup, the James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, told the university’s summer graduates to embrace their freedoms, be open to new...

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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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