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Ken Peterson named Dean of Faculty

Furman University Economics Professor Ken Peterson, who has taught at the university since 1990, has been named dean of the faculty.  He assumes his new position immediately. Peterson, who will report to Vice President for...

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WWI exhibition now open at Duke Library

A new exhibition marking the United States World War I Centennial is now on display at Furman’s James B. Duke Library. The exhibition, “Over Here, Over There: Greenville in the Great War,” is free and...

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First-Place Furman hosts UTC Thursday in conference matchup

The Furman men’s basketball team is on a roll.  The Paladins have won six straight games in the Southern Conference and sit alone atop the league standings as they prepare to host defending champion UT-Chattanooga...

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Thursday’s Mike Birbiglia show cancelled

UPDATE: Because of unexpected travel delays in the Northeast due to winter storm Niko, Furman's comedy show with Mike Birbiglia on Feb. 9 has been cancelled. The comedian is unable to get a flight out...

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TEDxFurmanU set for Feb. 11

Furman University will host several speakers during a TEDx event, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Younts Conference Center, on the Furman campus. “TEDxFurmanU: Uncharted Territory” is open to the public....

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Muslims ‘love this country,’ grapple with challenges

President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order to temporarily restrict entry to the United States from selected countries has spawned protests, created more fodder for news talk shows, and has many Americans wondering if we are...

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Furman Theatre presents “Kappa Kappa Scream”

Furman University Theatre will present Kappa Kappa Scream by Randall David Cook Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 16-18 at 8 p.m., with special Friday midnight performances Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, and a Sunday matinee showing...

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Why Christian conservatives are happy with Trump

Furman University Politics and International Affairs professor James Guth was tapped for a story which appeared in The Christian Science Monitor. He says the vacant Supreme Court seat left by Justice Antonin Scalia “sealed the...

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Changing the future of a race

Furman alum Jason Terrell ’12 is garnering lots of attention for his nonprofit organization that works to improve the future of young black men by supporting African-American male teachers. Profound Gentlemen is a Charlotte, N.C.-based...

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Furman alums honored at Greenville Chamber event

Three Furman University alumni were honored with special awards at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting Jan. 31 at the TD Convention Center. Furman President Elizabeth Davis was also in attendance to present the...

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Furman education department opens new project-based learning classroom

After 27 years in education, Berea High School teacher Sonja Bryant ’90 is still looking for fresh ways to reach her students. She found that innovative approach in project-based learning. As part of a personal...

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Cherry blossoms for Arbor Day

Arbor Day 2016 was a special one for Furman. While the national celebration of Arbor Day is slated in April, Furman University observes Arbor Day on campus in October. Furman’s event—held in compliance with its...

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