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Furman part of newly designated academic health center

Greenville Health System was not only named an academic health center this week; it joined with partners Clemson University, Furman University and the University of South Carolina to announce a unique “clinical university model” that...

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Where there is a will, there is a way

It could be argued that Maj. Gen. Chris Ballard's career path was a direct result of his desire to graduate from Furman University. At the conclusion of his freshman year at Furman, his parents set him down for...

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Addressing the empathy gap

The rancorous 2016 election and this year’s transition to a new presidential administration makes one thing clear: We are suffering from a national shortage of empathy.  In an op-ed published in University Business magazine, Furman...

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Indiana University’s Aurelian Craiutu speaks April 5

Indiana University Bloomington Professor of Political Science Aurelian Craiutu will speak on the campus of Furman University Wednesday, April 5, at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101. His talk, “Moderation: A Virtue for Our Times,”...

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An honor of the highest accord

[caption id="attachment_31177" align="alignright" width="186"] Musau, wearing a red bandanna in keeping with club tradition, was presented with an image of Old College at the induction ceremony. (photo by Coach John Roberts)[/caption] Furman Rugby Captain Patrick...

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Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter T-Pain in concert March 30

Rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer T-Pain will be in concert on the Furman University campus Thursday, March 30, at 8 p.m. in Timmons Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert is open to...

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Paladins in the struggle

University of North Alabama Assistant Professor of History Ansley Quiros ’08 will present “Paladins in the Struggle: Lived Theology and Civil Rights in Americus, Ga., 1942-1965.” The event, part of Furman’s Cultural Life Program, will...

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Plastic China

Chinese independent documentary director Wang Jiuliang will discuss his new film, Plastic China, April 4 at Patrick Lecture Hall. The film, first screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January, tells the story of an...

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Art by Class of 2017 on display April 4-May 4

Art by 14 Furman University graduating seniors will be on display April 4-May 4 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A...

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Failing forward: a theory of learning

President and Chief Executive Officer of Public Education Partners Ansel Sanders ’09 gave senior education majors at Furman University last week a call to action. He encouraged them to look for the right-sized challenges and...

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Making a difference in Africa

Furman alum and Hall of Fame golfer Betsy King ’77 has devoted her post-golf career to building wells for children and families living in extreme poverty in Africa. The work is done through her foundation,...

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Berhane Temelso named Foresight Institute Fellow

Department of Chemistry professor Berhane Temelso has been name an inaugural Foresight Institute Fellow for his work in computational chemistry. Foresight Institute is a leading think tank and public interest organization focused on catalyzing future...

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