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Students bring TED(x) formula to Furman
Technology. Entertainment. Design. Ideas worth spreading. That’s what TED, a nonprofit organization known for its innovative conferences, stimulating dialogue and inspirational, 18-minute YouTube videos, has been about for the last 25 years: promoting ideas that...
Continue ReadingCoulter: Liberal policies make America less safe, weaker
During an hour-long talk given on campus Thursday conservative commentator Ann Coulter said an overreaching federal government has led to failing schools. She also said liberal policies make America weaker and less safe.
Continue ReadingFall Fest photos
Hundreds of students from local elementary schools participated in Fall Fest Saturday. The annual event, hosted by the Heller Service Corps, provides a Halloween, carnival-like atmosphere for the elementary-school aged children. Activities included games, face-painting...
Continue ReadingFurman Mock Trial wins big
The Furman University mock trial team took first place in the Fifth Annual Classic City Invitational hosted in Atlanta by the University of Georgia Mock Trial Team Oct. 19-20. Furman tied for first place at...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute receives $7,500 grant to support diversity program
September 18, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman has received a $7,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, which is funded by TD Bank. The DLI encourages community...
Continue ReadingSpeaking of Schools highlights Riley award finalists
“Speaking of Schools,” a SCETV radio program hosted by Doug Keel, has put together a three part series of podcasts centered around the WhatWorksSC award to be presented by Furman’s Riley Institute and SC Future...
Continue Reading5th edition of Gordons’ book released
OCTOBER 31, 2012 The fifth edition of Understanding Contemporary Africa, by Donald L. Gordon and April A. Gordon, has been published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. Donald L. Gordon is professor of political science and director of...
Continue ReadingFurman Professors discuss Voting Rights Act
Voter rights have become a hotly debated topic since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to annul a key provision of the Voting Rights Act this past June. Several Furman professors joined the debate Tuesday during...
Continue ReadingStudent works with Canadian Parliament
Imagine working in a busy government office all day. Now imagine being in a busy government office all day where everyone speaks a foreign language. Furman junior Lee Bolton had the chance to intern with...
Continue ReadingAre Americans becoming less religious?
The doors of the church, synagogue and mosque are open but fewer people are walking through. That’s according to a study from the Pew Research Center and a recent Gallup Poll which finds that one...
Continue ReadingNix and Turner contribute to encyclopedia
Furman University religion professors Echol Nix, Jr. and Helen Lee Turner have contributed to a two-volume encyclopedia that covers major controversial leaders, events, ideas, institutions, groups, books and a variety of topics in American religious...
Continue ReadingSociology professor Longest quoted in Greenville News article
Kyle Longest, an assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in a Greenville News article about stay-at-home moms who are becoming work-at-home moms. Longest said the mom entrepreneur trend is part of a broader movement.
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