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High Noon: “Understanding the Political Glass Ceiling”

The candidacy of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election represents the possibility of an historic first — a female president of the United States of America. Furman University political science professor Liz Smith will...

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Music professors present recital March 16

The Furman Department of Music will present a recital Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The recital, “Cecilia Kang and Friends: Evening of Duos,” is free and open to...

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Singers present closing concerts March 14 & 15

The Furman University Singers will conclude their spring tour with two concerts Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. The performances by the 85-voice ensemble are...

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Paul Caldwell tapped to lead America’s largest choruses

1986 Furman University music graduate Paul Caldwell has been named artistic director for the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus, whose combined membership numbers over 600 making them the largest community choruses in America,...

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Jazz Ensemble, Combo perform with Tito Carrillo April 1

The Furman Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will present a concert featuring guest trumpeter Tito Carrillo Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. The concert is open...

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Guest pianist Ann Schein in concert March 29

The Furman University Department of Music will present a piano concert featuring Distinguished Visiting Professor of Music Ann Schein Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. The event is open...

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Mock trial presses on for seat at Bell Tower Championship

So far, so good for Furman mock trial in its quest to reach the Bell Tower Championship the University is hosting next month for the first time. Thanks to strong performances at a pair of regional...

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A giant step in the right direction

The Furman men’s basketball team’s regular season came to an end March 6 with an 84-76 loss to East Tennessee State in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament at the U.S. Cellular Center in...

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In the Eye of the Media Storm

Now that the South Carolina Republican and Democratic primaries have come and gone, there are three members of Furman’s political science department who can finally take a breather. In addition to their regular duties of...

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Oakes named Director of Writing Programs

Furman University English professor Dr. Margaret J. Oakes has been appointed Director of Writing Programs. Beginning May 2016 Oakes will be responsible for activities associated with the support of writing throughout the academic program. The...

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Furman students talk politics and social media on SCETV

Furman students Gray Johnson, Joey Graham and Hank Ellison, along with political science professor Brent Nelsen, were recently featured in a story about politics and social media on SCETV’s “Palmetto Scene.” The five-minute piece featuring...

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Furman Professor Listed Among Community’s Emerging Leaders

Dr. Alicia Powers, an associate professor of health sciences at Furman, is among the finalists for The Greenville News Top 30 Emerging Leaders. Powers, who joined the faculty in 2007, is one of three people...

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