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Business titan Herb Kohler, executive chairman of Kohler Co. who put Wisconsin on the golf map, dies at 83

Billionaire Herbert V. Kohler, best known for luxury plumbing fixtures, golf courses and hotels, attended Furman briefly in 1962 and finished at Yale. He passed away at the age of 83.

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Philanthropist and former Fountain Inn City Attorney Melvin Younts dies at 93

The Younts family contributed to several projects and causes, including the Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center and Paladin Plaza on the Furman campus.

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Summer in Nepal offers new lessons in public health and in life for Katherine McCann ’23

Katherine McCann '23 spent six weeks in Nepal this summer helping educate locals about public health, and giving women a voice they are not often afforded. She shared this story and these photos with us.

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Phil Lane named VP, GM of Graham Media Group’s KPRC-TV in Houston

The 1987 Furman University history alumnus, has been tapped to serve as vice president and general manager of the NBC broadcast affiliate in Houston, Texas.

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Furman sororities earn national awards

The Furman Panhellenic Council was recognized by the National Panhellenic Council for innovation in marketing, leadership and programming.

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What student loan forgiveness could mean for students and your wallet

Furman's Jason Abreu, associate vice president of enrollment services and university registrar, and Jason Jones, economics professor and department chair, address the implications of the new policy.

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Furman again featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide

Furman University ranks highly in “best quality of life,” “best classroom experience” and other categories.

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The art of choosing what to do with your life

It’s not about having lots of choices, Furman professors say. It’s about making the right ones – and knowing why you made them.

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Gift from Congressman David Trone ’77 and June Trone garners media attention

A flurry of media outlets ran news about the $10 million donation to Furman University from Congressman David Trone '77 and wife June Trone in support mental health and Jewish student organization Hillel.

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NACUBO recognizes Furman for sustainability excellence

At the 2022 annual meeting of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, Furman was honored for its efforts with the Excellence in Sustainability Award.

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How Greenville’s population boom hasn’t changed voting patterns and where people are moving from

Jay King of Greenville Journal unpacks how an influx of 74,000 residents in the past decade has impacted voting patterns in Greenville County. He turned to Furman University's Brent Nelsen, a professor of politics and...

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Danny Tang named chief information officer at Furman

Furman University taps Danny Tang as chief information officer and associate vice president for technology. News of his appointment, which is effective Aug. 22, was covered by GSA Business and UpstateBizSC.

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