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Spencer Tate and co-founder win Paladin Pitch Competition

FOX Carolina's Zach Prelutsky covers the 4th Annual Paladin Pitch Competition. Dotflo, a data analytics platform created by Furman's Spencer Tate and Nemath Ahmed of Georgia Tech, took first place and $10K in prize money.

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Data analytics platform wins Paladin Pitch

Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed of Georgia Tech power through and win the inaugural Johnny Flynn Paladin Pitch Award.

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Whittemore ’23 wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program award

Tom Whittemore '23, a Hollingsworth Scholar, Goldwater Scholar and previous winner of an NSF REU award, has won an NSF GRFP award to study alternative fuel sources at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

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Furman’s March Madness upset against Virginia draws interest to university

Local news station runs a story about Furman's epic bump in website and social media traffic as a result of Furman's showing in the NCAA Tournament. WYFF's Aaron Baker speaks to Elizabeth Davis. UpstateBizSC also...

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Two students win honors at STEM symposia

Undergraduates Abby Stapleton '24 and Dallas Shuman '25 present award-winning research at symposia.

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Making connections, uncovering gifts: Marian Strobel receives James H. Smart Award

Several alumni, parents and faculty describe why the 41-year Furman veteran is deserving of the Jim Smart Award from the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection.

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Science faculty receive funding for undergraduate research projects

Three scientists from three different Furman departments receive grants from SC INBRE to study drug resistance, taste and memory, and autism spectrum disorder.

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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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Furman to build inclusivity, belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant

Within its cohort, Furman will share the grant with 14 other institutions across the nation who will collaborate to make STEM curricula more accessible and inclusive.

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SC LEND gives students advanced insights into developmental disabilities

The program gives Furman undergraduates access to training and networking opportunities usually reserved for graduate students and professionals.

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Wagenknecht recognized by Council on Undergraduate Research

Chemistry Professor Paul Wagenknecht urges scientists to go the extra mile when making connections as collaborators can show up in surprising places. Learn more about his philosophy in a CUR podcast about an award he...

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Paladin Battalion wins Army ROTC Ranger Challenge

It's been 15 years, but Furman's Army ROTC unit won big in Virginia.

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