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Ambrose coauthors playbook for sustainable financial health: ‘Colleges on the Brink’

As colleges and universities across the country face challenging times, Ambrose's book, “Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency," serves to help universities avoid crises.

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Local news covers queer zines collection at Furman

Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.

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Furman science students win big at South Carolina conference

Six Furman University science students took home top prize at a recent statewide competition and symposium, earning distinction in half the categories represented within the research poster event.

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Vinson goes on record about SC GOP primary, Trump, Biden

News agencies from the UK to Australia speak to Furman's Danielle Vinson about Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Nikki Haley.

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Nelsen speaks to TV, radio news stations about SC politics

Radio and TV stations turn to Furman's Brent Nelsen to talk about the dynamics of the SC GOP primary.

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Vinson speaks to news agencies ahead of SC GOP primary

Furman's Danielle Vinson speaks to several news outlets about the South Carolina Republican primary, which takes place Feb. 24.

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Alumna’s string project reverberates throughout central Texas

A fixture on the Austin, Texas contemporary classical music scene, “viola nerd” Ames Asbell ’92 leads the Texas State String Project, making affordable music education available to children throughout the region.

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‘We bring so much to the table’

During Black History Month, Jada Walker ’24 reflects on the opportunities and mentors that help her chart her path at Furman.

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For Pratik Shrestha ’26, a chance to study and learn all over the world

Pratik Shrestha ’26 isn’t one for staying put. Shrestha is the first in his family to leave Nepal for college. He said his parents were emotional but supportive of his decision.

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From Kazakhstan to Greenville, Aruzhan Sakhariyanova ’26 keeps her family and culture close

Being away has taught Aru Sakhariyanova ’26 how important it is to keep a part of herself tethered back home.

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Liz Smith featured on SCETV’s ‘Carolina Classrooms’

Furman's Liz Smith talks about The Riley Insitute at Furman University, The Riley Institute's Teachers of Government program and the fragility of American democracy.

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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being

Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.

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