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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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Riley Institute Selects 10th Class of Midlands Diversity Leaders

Forty-three participants from the Midlands and surrounding areas will begin the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. Selected for their leadership and community engagement, the participants join more than 1,700 Riley Fellows statewide....

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Marakoff ’16 honored with SCCTE leadership award

Kristen Marakoff ’16 was recognized with the South Carolina Council of Teachers of English (SCCTE) Leadership Development Award at the annual SCCTE conference January 27-28 in Kiawah Island. Marakoff, an English teacher at Travelers Rest...

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After tragedy in Charleston, a requiem in Florence

Charleston native Sarah Horick, a 2006 Furman University music theory graduate, was commissioned by the Florence Symphony Orchestra to compose music honoring those who died in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church.  The world premiere...

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FSO Spotlights Student Soloists in Feb. 17 Concert

The Furman Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Friday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. Presented biennially, the Furman Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concert features student soloists selected by competitive audition who...

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