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Faculty offer expertise, perspectives after Election Day

A panel of politics, economics and sociology professors hosted an "Election Dissection" panel as part of the On Discourse Initiative to help field questions and facilitate conversations about the outcome of the election.

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Lakeview Hall earns Furman University two Green Globes

Furman University received two Green Globes from the Green Building Initiative for Lakeview Hall's efficiency and environmental impact mitigation.

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Furman board of trustees adds five new members

The new board members work in various industries from across the country. The 32-member Board of Trustees is responsible for providing governance and oversight of Furman University.

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News sources cover talk by presidential historian, Updegrove

Historian and author Mark Updegrove was guest speaker for the American History Book Club and Forum at the Poinsett Club Nov. 7. He spoke to reporters about what qualities Americans want to see in their...

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Yale Historian explores miracles in Townes Lecture Series in Faith and Reason

Some saints flew, others floated, and some appeared in two places at once. Carlos M.N. Eire, from Yale, lectured on the history of these miracles, which are the basis of his book, "They Flew: A...

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Vinson explains wide variance in Democratic Party support from 2020 to 2024

Voters took to the polls to a lesser degree for Harris in 2024 than they did for Biden in 2020. Furman's Danielle Vinson explains why in a Newsweek article.

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NIH grant awarded to Freeman takes aim at autism symptoms

Furman's Linnea Freeman homes in on the relationship between the gut microbiome and hearing deficiencies in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder. A grant from NIH supports undergraduate research in an area that impacts...

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Furman alumnus inducted into Army ROTC Hall of Fame

Chris Ballard '84 spent 35 years in the Army, starting as a ROTC cadet at Furman. He rose to the rank of major general and retired as deputy director of operations at the National Security...

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Furman Farm, Shi Institute, and Three Sisters get airtime on FOX

FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" invites The Shi Institute's Andrew Predmore and Bruce Adams to the studio to talk about the Three Sisters fundraising dinner starring organically raised produce from the Furman Farm.

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Nelsen comments on election 2024

Furman's Brent Nelsen joins the WYFF studio to address questions about how votes are counted, how networks are able to call an election and why one party's messaging gained more traction with the American people.

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HAVOC’s superheroes raise more than $54K for charities

HAVOC is an annual fundraising competition that dominates campus for seven days each fall. The Furman University Student Activities Board organizes this event, picking about 20 students to compete in challenges and raise money for...

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George Singleton featured on SEC Network’s TrueSouth

George Singleton '80 is an award-winning author and an expert on gas station hot dogs across the Upstate of South Carolina. He shares his favorites with John T. Edge on TrueSouth.

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