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Scholarship reception celebrates more than $8M in grants for research projects

The 2025 Furman Scholarship Reception celebrated faculty and staff’s research, spanning a vast array of topics, and the scholarships that helped make the works possible.

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Danielle Vinson comments on claims made by Nancy Mace

Furman's Danielle Vinson says women in high places should feel the freedom to voice outrage over sexual exploitation. At the same time, she says statements made by Congresswoman Mace should be examined within context.

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Cothran Center’s Cherokee trip offers students insight into Indigenous culture

A weekend visit to Cherokee, North Carolina, gave Furman students the chance to learn about the historical unjust treatment of Indigenous people, and how the Eastern Band of Cherokee strives for a more just community.

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Reggie Garrett ’98 shares what Black History Month means to him

For Reggie Garrett '98, Black History Month is a start at recognizing the contributions of Black people that run through every aspect of American culture.

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Biology Professor Morris contributes to discovery of new plant species

Ashley Morris works with a Sewanee research partner to uncover clues to identify a new flower species "buried in time." Learn more in The Sewanee Purple.

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Furman’s IACH helps map hunger throughout the state

A new data tool gives communities the power to place food resources where they’re most needed while addressing social factors that put people at risk of food insecurity.

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Jackie Carson ’00 carried on a legacy of helping Furman students feel at home

From star basketball player to decorated head coach, Carson built her successes with the encouragement of her mentor, Idella Goodson Glenn ’84.

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Nelsen explains the use of executive orders on FOX Carolina

In a polarized Congress, legislation becomes difficult at best, says Furman's Brent Nelsen. He speaks with FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty about the ever-increasing use of executive orders as a congressional end-around.

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Tom Evelyn, VP of Communications, takes Trinity post

Evelyn's last day at Furman will be Feb. 28. Under his watch the university saw improvements in rankings, fund raising and student applications.

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Nelsen appears on Sky News, discusses tariffs, Gaza Strip and Ishiba’s visit

Furman's Brent Nelsen says a new day brings comments from Trump that "shake up the world." On Sky News, Nelsen discusses the fallout from Trump's recent conversations about tariffs and the Gaza Strip, and the...

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Furman Student-Athletes Win With 96 Graduation Success Rate

Megan Marvin '25 is the SoCon reigning 800-meter champion and a math-economics major with a 3.91 GPA. Like her Paladin teammates and fellow students, she's driven to succeed and supported by The Furman Advantage.

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