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Gregory, Winkler write op-ed about innovative literacy program, Spark!

Kelly Gregory and Claudia Winkler of The Riley Institute at Furman University write about the impact of literacy programs that spark joy and engagement in reading and writing in South Carolina. Learn more in South...

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Davis goes on record in Forbes about building a sustainable business in 2025

Bryan Davis adds his voice to Forbes Business Council members and shares what organizations can do in 2025 to enhance their sustainability practices.

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Furman’s climate resilience work helps coastal communities

Adelaide Bates’s work as climate resilience manager supports municipalities as they draft policies and seek funding to reduce the effects of natural disasters on the coast.

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A Riley Diversity Leaders Initiative group puts little libraries in salon, barber shop

Furman’s Kerry Sease was part of a community project promoting literacy and bringing families together through reading.

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MLK Community Breakfast draws media attention on FOX and WYFF

The annual event brings the community together to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and support the Joseph Vaughn Scholarships. FOX Carolina and WYFF brought crews to Younts Conference Center to...

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Nelsen comments on presidential pardons, executive orders

Furman's Nelsen spoke to FOX Carolina about the raft of pardons issued by President Joe Biden in the dwindling hours of his presidency. In another segment, Nelsen commented on Trump's inaugural address.

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Furman honors MLK’s legacy of building the ‘Beloved Community’

Keynote speaker L. Joy Williams called on Furman’s students, faculty and staff to take an active role in civic engagement.

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Furman’s Dubash featured in SC INBRE news

Dubash received an R15 grant from the NIH in 2023 to study a special cell protein. A supplemental grant of $100,000 was recently awarded to fund instrumentation for the project.

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OLLI earns airtime on FOX Carolina

A new slate of classes from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute launched Jan. 13. MagicMan Paul DiLella, an OLLI instructor, joined the set of "Access Carolina" to reveal some tricks of the trade and let...

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Shi Institute leads sustainability by weatherizing local homes

Furman's Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities offers a program to help weatherize low-income households, and this year the participants of a sustainability education program got a hands-on lesson by helping weatherize two homes.

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Department of Music announces spring semester events

From bluegrass to opera, there's something for everyone in the Music Department's spring lineup. All events are open to the public, and nearly all are free.

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Joseph Vaughn Day 2025 will take place January 31

Depending on weather, people will gather on Joseph Vaughn Plaza at 12:15 for the Walk of Honor to Daniel Chapel. This year's Idella Glenn '84 Award from the Black Alumni Association will be presented to...

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