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S.C. Commerce awards grant to The Hill Institute at Furman University

The Hill Institute will share $750,000 in grant funding from the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Thirteen projects across the state, including the Furman Innovation Lab, will benefit from S.C. Commerce's 2025 Relentless Challenge and...

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Baker ’14 talks sustainability in TOWN Magazine

Joy Owens Baker '14 speaks with Evan Peter Smith of TOWN Magazine about what sustainability is - and what it isn't. Baker serves as associate director of sustainability programs at The Shi Institute for Sustainable...

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Malachi Rodgers tapped for WSPA chief meteorologist

Furman alumnus Rodgers '92 received accolades from friends and colleagues for his promotion to chief meteorologist at WSPA 7News. A Weather Channel celebrity also chimed in.

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Joseph Vaughn Day gains media coverage on WYFF, FOX Carolina

Local TV news stations brought crews to cover the annual Joseph Vaughn Day celebration that honors the first African American to enroll at Furman University.

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Black History Month at Furman features events for students, faculty and staff

Black History Month kicked off on Jan. 31 with Joseph Vaughn Day. Events are scheduled throughout February, wrapping up with a FUGE concert on Feb. 27.

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Joseph Vaughn’s courage a model for all at Furman to embrace

Joseph Vaughn ’68, Furman’s first Black undergraduate student, empowered his classmates to persevere at Furman. His legacy continues to inspire students today.

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Dorfman tells students connection is key amid dance group’s tribute to Max Heller

Acclaimed choreographer Carolyn Dorfman and her dance company performed a tribute to Max Heller, and Dorfman featured in a CLP about the power of dance to build community.

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When Math Doesn’t Add Up: Furman student’s research explores math teaching methods

An aspiring math teacher, Prins joined the ranks of Furman student researchers and worked on a project that could change how math is taught.

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Joseph Vaughn plaque now hanging in Lakeview Hall

The plaque used to hang in the Trone Student Center offices of the Center for Interpersonal Connections. It has a more prominent place in Lakeview Hall.

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Richard W. Riley ’54 and Former Trustee Merl Code Receive Statewide Awards

Riley and former ambassador David Wilkins received a lifetime achievement award from the South Carolina Supreme Court. Code and former state senator Katrina Shealy received Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Awards.

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Furman University Adopts Okanagan Charter for Wellbeing

Furman is the 33rd university in the United States to sign the charter, which pledges to embed a culture of wellbeing throughout campus for students, faculty and staff.

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Pearl Harbor trip helps Furman Bands players connect with history and each other

Traveling together was a bonding opportunity for the students of Furman Bands and the faculty that joined them as they performed at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

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