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Furman English Faculty Turn Book Projects Into Mentoring Opportunities

The English Department's high level of activity happens in a collaborative environment, with professors workshopping their writing with their students. It's a high-impact experience for students that broadens a Furman education from teaching to mentoring.

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Tyrese Byrd ’20 wins 3rd place in Florida oratorio competition

Tenor and vocal performance alumnus Byrd scores big at the inaugural American National Oratorio Competition presented by the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.

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Survey says! Faculty Square Off in Furman Family Feud

The event was sponsored by the Furman University Student Activities Board and based on survey results from 242 students about their favorite aspects of student life.

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First Gentleman Davis promos new cookbook celebrating Furman’s bicentennial

Charles Davis appears on FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to talk about a new cookbook that celebrates Furman's bicentennial. He calls on cooks to submit their favorite recipes and demonstrates one of his go-to side dishes.

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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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