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New academic year at Furman launches with Convocation

Faculty and staff greeted the Class of 2029 at the year’s opening ceremony, urging them to take advantage of every opportunity Furman University affords them.

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Mondé comments on Spartanburg Co. sheriff’s race

Sociology's Geniece C. Mondé says information from Spartanburg community members is critical for solving investigations, so the new sheriff will need to rebuild trust among the county's residents.

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News outlets cover Furman move-in

The class of 2029 gets a helping hand from a range of groups on campus including O-Staff, Furman Football and Furman Army ROTC. FOX Carolina and WSPA 7News cover move-in day for first-year students.

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Furman greets more than 400 first-year Paladins on move-in day

The campus community was ready to help the new students and their families get moved in with help from student athletes, ROTC, orientation advisors and housing staff.

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Casey joins WSPA’s ‘Your Carolina’ to discuss new book about purses

The purse packs more than a fashion statement. Kathleen B. Casey joins morning show "Your Carolina" to talk about "The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in America."

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Furman Theatre Arts announces 2025-2026 season

The Department of Theatre Arts presents a clown show with Doug Berkey '95, a new musical, a comedy and a dance performance for the season. Season tickets are available now. Single tickets go on sale...

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Furman summer commencement celebrates graduating Paladins

Dean of Faculty Jeremy Cass ’00 reflected on each graduate’s pathway through college and beyond.

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Furman Solar Farm takes the spotlight on WSPA

Laura Bain talks to WSPA about the Furman University Solar Farm and its ability to generate as much as 25% of the university's power. The panels also offer a tangible way to teach students about...

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Finnish President, Furman U. alum Alexander Stubb featured in WSJ

Finland's President Alexander Stubb '93 has emerged as a confidant and important "back-channel" figure for U.S. President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal describes how golf catalyzed almost daily talks between the two about Russia,...

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History professor Casey joins ‘Access Carolina’ to discuss book about purses

Furman's Kathleen B. Casey reveals a historical and nuanced role purses played in American culture. She joins FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to talk about "The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in...

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Charles Davis contributes to article about budgets in WalletHub

First Gentleman Charles Davis contributes to an article about setting up family budgets.

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OLLI at Furman wins airtime on local TV stations and other outlets

OLLI class registration runs through Sept. 8. Local TV stations and other news sources share details about the program that serves 2,500 senior adults in the Upstate. Professor Emerita of Computer Science Paula Gabbert explains...

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