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Furman Pride Alliance welcomes students’ authentic selves

For three decades, the university has supported a community where students can be their authentic selves.

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Faculty promotions and tenure approved by Furman University Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for a number of faculty members during its spring meeting on May 12, 2023.

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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Kate Dabbs ’09 promoted to president of TealHaus Strategies

Dabbs will manage the staff and day-to-day operations at the firm founded by Lindsay Niedringhaus '07.

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Student brings lit to life with Romantic-era bookmaking technique

Sophia Anthony ’24 brought home the tradition of the commonplace book from a study away trip to the British Isles back to her hometown high school.

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Seniors’ academic achievements honored

More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.

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‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibition comes to Furman University

The James B. Duke Library is one of only 50 U.S. libraries hosting the traveling exhibition presented by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.

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Bestselling food writer helps students find taste in literature

Jane Stern, co-creator of the legendary “Roadfood” series and author of more than 40 books, introduced her food writing course in the Spring 2023 semester.

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The enduring influence of ‘The Bluest Eye’

During Black History Month, faculty and students discussed what Toni Morrison’s novel – and the frequent attempts to ban it – say about the Black experience in America.

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Reception showcases the work of faculty

Faculty members delivered four-minute speed talks describing their work during the annual Faculty Scholarship Reception.

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Making connections, uncovering gifts: Marian Strobel receives James H. Smart Award

Several alumni, parents and faculty describe why the 41-year Furman veteran is deserving of the Jim Smart Award from the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection.

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