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Furman to host panel discussion on “Future of SC Democratic Party” Tuesday, Nov. 8
NOVEMBER 4, 2011 by Katie Love ‘12, Media Relations South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian will be the keynote speaker at a panel discussion on the Furman University campus about “The Future of the...
Continue ReadingGOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich visits Furman prior to Saturday’s debate
NOVEMBER 14, 2011 By Sarah Morano '14, Contributing Writer Mid-morning Saturday, while the gameday sounds of the Paladin Regiment marching band streamed through the air, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was putting chalk...
Continue ReadingPaul edges Romney in campus straw poll
JANUARY 20, 2012 by Sarah Morano ’14, Contributing Writer A survey made available to students, faculty and staff members shows dark horse Ron Paul finishing first, with about a quarter of the vote. Trailing by a handful of...
Continue ReadingDo American colleges serve any purpose? Tocqueville lecture series begins Feb. 22
Author, lecturer and university administrator John T. Agresto will address the question, “Do American Colleges Today Serve Any Public Function?," when he speaks Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Watkins Room of the University...
Continue ReadingWhy study Plato?
FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Why is Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, still relevant today? Catherine Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and Editor-in-Chief of The Review of Politics,...
Continue ReadingFurman graduate, Finnish official Alexander Stubb rings NASDAQ opening bell March 14
MARCH 14, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Furman graduate Alexander Stubb, who serves as Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Finland, rang the NASDAQ stock market opening bell on Wednesday, March 14....
Continue ReadingFive Furman students win major scholarships
APRIL 13, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Five Furman students have been awarded major academic scholarships in 2012. Benjamin Saul, a junior from Greenwood, has been named a 2012 Truman Scholar, while Matthew Correnti,...
Continue ReadingSecretary Riley delivers commencement address as Furman awards 677 degrees
MAY 5, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman awarded 677 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented a number of its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday, May 5. Former...
Continue ReadingFurman, Duke, Vanderbilt share grant to support student fellowships in sustainability
JUNE 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman, Duke and Vanderbilt universities will share a $75,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to support student fellowships in community sustainability,...
Continue ReadingProfessor Halfacre writes book on culture of conservation in South Carolina Lowcountry
JULY 31, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman professor Angela Halfacre has written a book about South Carolina’s Lowcountry and why its powerful conservation culture represents a model for the nation. A Delicate Balance: Constructing...
Continue ReadingFurman professors Malici, Smith co-edit book about political science research
AUGUST 22, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University political science professors Akan Malici and Elizabeth Smith have co-edited a new book about political science methodology. Four other Furman political science professors—David Fleming, James...
Continue ReadingEvents to mark, celebrate Constitution Day
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 Today is Constitution Day, a celebration of one of America’s most-treasured founding documents. To mark the occasion, the university is hosting two lectures that will help students better understand the law.
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