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Falling for Furman at Family Weekend

Family, friends, fun and football were on the agenda Sept. 30-Oct. 2.

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Furman’s teacher education program receives national honor from CAEP

The Department of Education at Furman University is recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for its teacher education program. Only 30 institutions across the nation were honored in this way in...

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Furman again featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide

Furman University ranks highly in “best quality of life,” “best classroom experience” and other categories.

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Best places to go for fall: A dozen cool spots around the world

Greenville, South Carolina, the hometown of Furman University, joins places like Hawaii, Hanoi, Madrid and The Azores on CNN's list.

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Gift from Congressman David Trone ’77 and June Trone garners media attention

A flurry of media outlets ran news about the $10 million donation to Furman University from Congressman David Trone '77 and wife June Trone in support mental health and Jewish student organization Hillel.

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Top Mock opens doors for students in South Pacific

For high school mock trial enthusiasts, there are ample summer options for sharpening trial advocacy skills. On the clutch of tiny South Pacific islands and atolls of American Samoa, not so much. That’s why Kaylla...

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20 affordable family vacations you haven’t thought of before

Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, is often mentioned in travel and food news outlets for its beauty, food and craft beer scene, and proximity to spectacular hiking. A recent article appearing in Southern...

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Marra Edwards ’23 scores semifinals in mock trial’s ‘best of the best’ contest

For those who make it to the big dance of mock trial, the American Mock Trial Association’s National Championship Tournament, or are eligible for AMTA competition, only 16 students have a chance to compete in...

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It’s a wrap: Strategic design master’s students shine in package refresh competition

The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ 48HR Repack Student Design Competition is in the books, and four women in Furman University’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MAS-D) program are among those recognized for their creativity...

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‘Nonprofit Minute’ features Bridges to a Brighter Future director

Carrie Silver, director of Furman University's Bridges to a Brighter Future, is featured on UpstateBizSC's "Nonprofit Minute." In a three-minute video, Silver explains the award-winning college access and success program for Greenville County, South Carolina,...

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How to Spend a Weekend in Greenville, SC

Just in time for a long weekend, StyleBlueprint offers its take on how to enjoy Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. The article includes bits on some the city's greatest food and drink finds,...

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Hundreds of graduates receive academic honors during Commencement 2022

The Class of 2022 at Furman University numbered more than 600 students, who were recognized in a Commencement ceremony on May 7, 2022. More than half of those graduates finished with honors. The summa cum...

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