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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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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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