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Chamber Choir in concert April 7

The Furman University Chamber Choir will present a concert Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. Open to the public, the performance, “Rejoice In God, O Ye Tongues; Hallelujah! A...

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Holocaust survivors to speak April 12

Two surviving children of the Holocaust, Dr. Norbert Bikales and Mrs. Gerda Bikales, will speak on the campus of Furman University Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference Center. The couple will share...

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Percussion Ensemble in concert April 9

The Furman University Percussion Ensemble will present its annual spring concert Saturday, April 9, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman campus. The Furman Music Department event is open to the public....

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Award-Winning Historian Visits Greenville

Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis will present a talk about the connections between the political leadership of America’s Founding Fathers and modern electoral politics on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at...

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Practice makes perfect

Rachel Donaldson spent her summer pushing stretchers, assisting surgeons, fetching food and water, and offering a listening ear to strangers in a New York City hospital. The hours were long, the work was challenging, and...

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Distinguished alumni honored at Bell Tower Ball

Furman University recently honored four distinguished alumni at its inaugural Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on April 2.  The event celebrated the accomplishments of the Furman family and honored the four alumni...

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Wall Street Makes Debut on Campus

It’s official. The Joe and Diana Hurley Finance and Business Analytics Lab was unveiled April 1 with a ribbon cutting ceremony outside the sparkling glass entryway of the facility. Transformed from a typical classroom, the...

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Diversity Leaders Initiative making strides in K-12 schools

Teaching kids about diversity doesn’t have to be dull and boring. It can be taught with music, bongos, rhythm sticks and bells. That’s one way third-graders at Belton Elementary School and children at other Anderson...

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Furman unveils Finance and Business Analytics Lab

There’s a reason for the throngs of people staring and snapping photos outside a Hipp Hall classroom these days. In what appears to be a scene from Wall Street, the visitors can’t help but notice...

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High Noon: “How to Wreck a Political Campaign in 30 Seconds or Less”

No matter when or where you look, the campaign trail of years past is littered with political candidates whose efforts have been undone by an unguarded comment, unfortunate debate moment, or a bad campaign ad....

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Furman’s sustainability efforts featured in Business View Magazine

Consider the ways Furman has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability. Furman was a charter signatory for the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment; the Shi Center for Sustainability was established in 2008; Furman offers...

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Together, We Mourned

Often, universities are home to cerebral, celebratory and festive events. There are musical performances, athletic events, convocations, commencements and thought-provoking lectures. Last Thursday, a different sort of event was convened on campus.  And its profound...

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