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Furman hosts geography conference with record attendance

Students had the chance to present their research and explore potential graduate programs when Furman hosted the 79th annual Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers conference.

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Student DJs play that FUNC-y music on renewed Furman radio station

A student-led effort resurrected the campus' radio station in the form of FUNC Radio, an online broadcast letting students share their taste in music with listeners anywhere.

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Kerry Sease joins ‘Access Carolina,’ previews community wellness conversations

Kerry Sease, executive director of The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, joins FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to tee up a series of community conversations aimed at bolstering social and emotional wellness.

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Furman Trustee Ambrose talks leadership with Chronicle of Higher Education

Chuck Ambrose knows firsthand what it takes to make difficult decisions in the academic space. He has words of advice for leaders in The Chronicle of Education's newsletter, The Edge.

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Furman University’s 2024 Wrapped

How many Dining Hall chocolate chip cookies were consumed this year? How much produce was harvested from the Furman Farm? Find out these data and more in Furman University's 2024 Wrapped.

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NSF program increases access to science, careers for Furman students

Dallas Shuman '26 is one of 50 Furman students who have made the most of National Science Foundation grants to increase access to science, technology, engineering and math.

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Riley Institute’s Bryan Boroughs featured in Post and Courier

Boroughs '02 was tapped to lead The Riley Institute in October. The Post and Courier highlights the statewide benefit of the institute under the leadership of Founding Executive Director Don Gordon who will focus his...

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Furman recognized by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Furman was acknowledged by Civic Nation for being among the "Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting in 2024." Dins Vote, a student organization, led efforts to increase student voting.

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From the court to the courtroom, Ashland Johnson ’05 bridges sports and civil rights

Ashland Johnson '05, a former Furman University women's basketball player who has since had a career as a civil rights attorney, was invited back to campus Nov. 21, 2024, as a guest speaker for a...

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Furman’s Paladin Battalion Wins ROTC Ranger Challenge, qualifies for national competition

The Paladin Battalion beat much larger universities, including Clemson, the University of South Carolina and Duke, to win the Ranger Challenge. The victory qualifies Furman for a national competition in West Point in May.

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By creating an event on Native American health, a student finds renewed inspiration

Jason Levitt '26 set out to create a CLP on Native American health. The Furman Advantage not only made sure he was successful, the experience gave him a boost of inspiration to pursue his career...

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Barnett ’15 tackles single-use plastics and more

Michaela Barnett doesn't shy away from taking on environmental challenges in her local community or at the broader policy level in Washington, D.C. Learn more in a front-page article of The Ledger featuring the sustainability...

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