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Alumni share insights on legal careers with Furman students during pre-law networking event

Furman students asked questions to help them navigate their interest in law school and a career as an attorney at an event organized by the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and the Pre-Law Society.

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Furman Professor Studied Real-Life Nickel Boys

Kaniqua Robinson, assistant professor of anthropology, began studying the Dozier School for Boys as a graduate student. She's currently writing a book based on her work.

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Furman again a top producer of Fulbright Scholars

Two Furman faculty members and one student are currently overseas on Fulbright awards. Since 2015, 29 Furman students have received Fulbright honors.

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Carousel organ receives new life through Gary Bagley ’69

A WWI-era carousel organ languished in a 1940 Dodge display truck. Gary Bagley's father procured the instrument, and over the course of 60 years, the instrument's provenance was established, and new life was breathed into...

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Furman’s Vinson offers insights in Newsweek on departure of MSNBC host Reid

Newsweek turns to Furman's Danielle Vinson to weigh in on the cancellation of MSNBC's "The ReidOut" hosted by Joy Reid.

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Finland President Stubb ’93 comments on European defense and security on CNBC

A CNBC reporter caught up with Finnish President Alexander Stubb '93 to discuss Trump's arrival to the White House. Stubb offered his views on European defense and security and gave a nod to his Furman...

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Neuroscience grads studied how to make opioids safer

Working in George Shields lab, Lauren Jones '22, Brenna Outten '22 and Leah Juechter '24 applied computational chemistry methods to understand the ways in which opioids bind to receptors. They hope the research leads to...

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CLP commemorates 60 years since Furman’s desegregation

For Black History Month, Black alumni and current students shared how their experiences at Furman helped shape them today.

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Furman’s Cothran Center hosts NetVUE conference, celebrates new publication

A new book on vocational exploration in higher education features a chapter by Meghan Slining, associate professor of health sciences.

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Adams, Marsden ’25 talk composting on ‘Access Carolina’

Bruce Adams and Summer Marsden '25 of the Furman Farm break down what it takes to produce nutrient rich compost. The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities will host a composting workshop Saturday, Feb. 22, 10...

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Rhett Bryson believes in magic

Theatre Arts Professor Bryson was recently honored by the local ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. At 81, he's as active as ever, sharing his talents with students, faculty, staff and beyond.

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Tocqueville lecture series looks at marriage in America

The Tocqueville Center has two more events this semester, one discussing America's role in the world, the other covering populism in America.

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