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Provost Pontari reminds summer 2024 graduates of their resilience

Pontari told the commencement attendees that "these soon-to-be graduates made Furman a better place – a more welcoming place - and that they contributed to our community in ways that aren’t listed on their transcript."

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Kaup featured in Lutheran Services Carolinas newsletter

Furman's Kate Kaup describes what motivates her to serve refugees in the Upstate. She offers advice to others looking to serve refugees who are often fleeing "horrible, life-threatening" conditions in their home countries.

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Summer commencement sends off Paladins with charge to engage communities with courage and compassion

Twenty-one graduates attended the summer ceremony in Hartness Pavilion. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Beth Pontari delivered the address, reminding them of their proven resilience as they step into new opportunities.

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Students contribute, and learn, through summer research fellows program

Students are increasingly taking advantage of Furman's summer research fellows program, which provides stipends for students to pursue their interests while working closely with faculty on important issues.

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Lakeview Hall opens to first-year students on August 22

Furman University's new residence hall, Lakeview Hall, opens to first-year students on August 22. The space features state-of-the-art living quarters as well as a view of the lake on campus.

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Peggy Good ’67, former trustee, dies at 78

Good was a standout student at Furman and went on to graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A service will be held Aug. 11 at First Baptist Church in Greenville.

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Dan Sanders, former Furman trustee and ExxonMobil president, dies at 84

Sanders served three terms as a Furman University trustee. His two sons and two of his grandsons graduated from Furman.

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Nelsen comments on Harris VP pick, Walz

Following Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for her running mate, Furman's Brent Nelsen offers his take on what it means for the upcoming election.

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John Quinn speculates on unusual flamingo habitat

They're pink, have tall, strangely articulated legs, tend to stand on one of them, and don't normally hang out in Georgia. Furman's John Quinn speculates on why five flamingos landed in St. Simons Island.

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Furman receives NSF award to accelerate research, promote diversity in STEM

Furman has continuously received NSF-REU funding to train undergraduate scientists for more than 40 years, a nod to the university’s emphasis on teaching and its success in the sciences. George Shields is PI for this...

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Shi Summer Sustainability Fellows Spread Know-How Across Region, Industries

This summer, 16 students from a variety of majors worked as Shi Institute Fellows, working with community partners around the Upstate to reduce energy consumption and waste and increase efficiency.

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Pontari participates in higher ed roundtable

Beth Pontari, vice president for academic affairs and provost, joins a panel of education leaders. She underscores Furman's commitment to helping students identify and articulate career competencies early.

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