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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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Furman’s Cothran Center hosts NetVUE conference, celebrates new publication

A new book on vocational exploration in higher education features a chapter by Meghan Slining, associate professor of health sciences.

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Adams, Marsden ’25 talk composting on ‘Access Carolina’

Bruce Adams and Summer Marsden '25 of the Furman Farm break down what it takes to produce nutrient rich compost. The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities will host a composting workshop Saturday, Feb. 22, 10...

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Rhett Bryson believes in magic

Theatre Arts Professor Bryson was recently honored by the local ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. At 81, he's as active as ever, sharing his talents with students, faculty, staff and beyond.

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Tocqueville lecture series looks at marriage in America

The Tocqueville Center has two more events this semester, one discussing America's role in the world, the other covering populism in America.

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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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