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Sandy Roberson is honored by student and family

Wednesday, Feb. 13 was no ordinary day for Accounting Professor Sandy Roberson. During a ceremony disguised as a meeting, 30 colleagues in Business and Accounting, administration, and Roberson’s own family were on hand to witness...

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A night to celebrate

Nearly 700 guests attended Furman’s Bell Tower Ball Saturday, an annual gala that honors the university’s alumni and friends for their generosity, leadership, and support. The formal affair, hosted by President Elizabeth Davis and Dr....

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The idea of America

Furman Politics and International Affairs professor Akan Malici draws on his life experiences for an article he wrote for The Greenville News. Malici, a Turkish immigrant in Germany who later traveled to America as an...

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The history of Gullah Geechee culture in South Carolina

For some Furman students, their recent visit with Ron Daise was an introduction to Gullah Geechee culture. For others, it was also a chance to meet and sing with the star of one of their...

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Furman Entrance opens at Bon Secours Wellness Arena

As part of its ongoing effort to partner in meaningful ways with the Greenville community, Furman University announced today that it has entered a multi-year agreement with Bon Secours Wellness Arena to sponsor one of...

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In praise of Greenville, S.C.

Country Living magazine cites The New York Times article about the best 52 places to visit in 2017, and the humble town of Greenville (a.k.a. "the new Charleston") makes the list. Thrillist Travel also beams about Greenville's...

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Furman named Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright students

Furman University has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students for 2016-17 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational...

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Kelly Rae ’16 honored with Fulbright ETA Award

Kelly Rae ’16 was recently selected as the winner of an Outstanding Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Performance Award for her exemplary work both in and out of the classroom. Rae, who is serving as...

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Ready for the world

Furman University prepared Alice Williams ’15 for life in Asia. And now, life in Asia is preparing her for anything. Williams is serving with the Peace Corps in Timor-Leste. The country was formed in 2002,...

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Sam Tisdale named director of Center for Corporate & Professional Development

[caption id="attachment_30386" align="alignright" width="400"] Sam Tisdale[/caption] Sam Tisdale has been named director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. In his new role, which began in January, Tisdale oversees a wide...

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Furman Singers go on tour, close with two concerts March 13 & 14

The Furman Singers will take their music on a five-city tour beginning March 5, and will cap the tour with two concerts Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial...

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Silver named director of Bridges to a Brighter Future

Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than a decade of experience in higher education and...

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