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Sustainability assessment completed

The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University has completed a campus-wide sustainability analysis and greenhouse gas report that has resulted in a silver rating for the university. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment &...

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Furman studies statistics of sports

Is it better for a college basketball team to shoot a high percentage from the floor or be a beast on the offensive boards? Do PGA golfers make more short putts when they hit them...

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Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus to perform

The Furman University Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present a concert Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. “Unfinished Masterpieces,” is a Sound Quality Series performance and is part of...

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Furman trustees meet Saturday

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and recognized the contributions of three board members whose terms will expire this summer. The board also...

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Schlaudt ’14 named Udall Scholar

Furman University junior Elisabeth Schlaudt has been named a 2013 Udall Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate awards for students pursuing careers in environmental fields. Schlaudt, from Greenville, was one of 50 students...

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Guth receives SCICU teaching award

Furman political science professor Jim Guth has been awarded a 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually recognizes one faculty member from each of its...

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Einstein receives Governor’s award

Furman University psychology professor Gilles Einstein has been chosen to receive the South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution. The award will be presented by Governor Nikki Haley in...

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A campus tradition

Wading into Furman’s picturesque fountains is forbidden. But on this day – the last day of classes – university police look the other way. In what has become a well-watched campus tradition, Furman seniors stride...

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Fulbright Scholarships awarded

Furman University faculty members Anne Culberson and Mark Kilstofte have been awarded Fulbright Scholar research grants for 2013-2014. Culberson, a visiting lecturer in modern languages and literatures, and Kilstofte, professor of music, are among the...

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Nelsen receives Presidential nomination

The White House announced Thursday that President Barack Obama will nominate Furman political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Nelsen, who joined the Furman...

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Farewell to the class of 2013!

Furman awarded 590 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented a number of its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday, May 4. El Salvador peace activist Sister Peggy O’Neill delivered the commencement address and received...

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Furman spring commencement May 4

Long-time El Salvador peace activist Sister Peggy O’Neill will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its graduation exercises Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium. Graduating senior Jack Farnsworth, a...

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