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Brent Nelsen comments on speech to joint session of Congress

On FOX Carolina, Furman's Brent Nelsen tees up Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress that took place March 4.

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Liz Smith joins WalletHub expert panel on ‘Best and Worst States for Women’

Furman's Liz Smith offers her insights on what makes states attractive for women in a WalletHub survey of the U.S. and the District of Columbia.

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Kolb writes op-ed in The Post and Courier

Social science research and the broad patterns it reveals are the in crosshairs of the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz. Furman sociologist Ken Kolb writes an opinion piece about why slashing research...

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Neuroscience undergrads study binding behaviors of synthetic opioids

A science news aggregator picks up a Furman News story about three neuroscience alumni who studied how to make opioids safer for managing chronic pain. They worked in George Shields' computational chemistry lab and published...

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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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