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Students say ‘thanks’ to their Furman mentors

As these firsthand stories illustrate, at Furman, mentoring is as much a part of the culture as the Bell Tower or Furman Lake.

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Experts hash out what entrepreneurial success means for Greenville

A panel that included Furman's own Bryan Davis of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship discussed how to measure Greenville's entrepreneurial climate.

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A look at Judson Mill: How mill revitalization impacts surrounding communities

Revitalization of the Judson Mill District is good for some. Is it good for all? Ken Kolb, chair of the sociology department, weighs in with his thoughts in a FOX Carolina report.

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Black History Month 2023 at Furman

Sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Communities (CIC) and several other campus organizations, the schedule includes discussions of history, justice and mental health; film, theater and music performances; a skate party, games and other social...

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New playbook offers strategies for legislative success

A new book by The Riley Institute and W. Robert Saffold describes how a team of state and local leaders mobilized the grassroots and transformed public education. Andy Brack of Statehouse Report gives a glowing...

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Joseph Vaughn Day draws media attention

Several members of the local media covered Furman's annual celebration of Joseph A. Vaughn, the first Black undergrad to enroll at the university. Merl Code, trustee emeritus, spoke to attendees after receiving an honorary doctorate.

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Joseph Vaughn Day celebrates courage, purpose and resilience

The annual celebration commemorates the legacy of Furman’s first Black undergraduate.

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Greenville boutique plant shop switching sides on Augusta Street

Greenville native and vocal performance alumna Leyly Bagherof '18 speaks to The Post and Courier about her entrepreneurial journey and store residents Rosie, Mike and Fergie. (Spoiler: They are plants.)

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Rising egg prices are forcing some area restaurants to consider menu increases

Furman's Jason Jones, chair and professor of economics, weighs in on the subject of lofty egg prices.

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As Xanthene Norris ends political career, her impact on Greenville continues

Educator, civil rights activist, and public servant, Furman alumna Norris M'71 steps away from her post on Greenville County Council - one she's held for 25 years.

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Furman University housing receives two Green Globes

North Village Housing at Furman gets a nod from the Green Building Initiative for sustainability measures.

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MLK Day of Service finds Dins serving the community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to be “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” Furman students understood the assignment.

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