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Kolb receives mention in NYT article about grocery store consolidation

The New York Times taps Sociology Professor and food desert expert Ken Kolb for his take on the impact of a proposed merger of two large grocery store chains.

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Vinson weighs in on Taylor Swift’s presidential endorsement

Taylor Swift's public support of Kamala Harris on IG spawned a raft of "likes" and an article in The Post and Courier about how celebrity endorsements can impact elections. Furman's Danielle Vinson offered her insights.

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Debate watch party draws hundreds and local media

About 300 gathered in Daniel Recital Hall Sept. 10 for the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Local TV stations WYFF and FOX Carolina spoke to several students about voting, the issues...

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Falls Park, Liberty Bridge celebrate 20 years

Falls Park and Liberty Bridge opened in 2004 and ushered in eateries, craft brew houses, arts venues and big changes for the City of Greenville. The development is a natural magnet for locals, tourists and...

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Furman earns champion status for first-gen student commitment

Furman is now a Network Champion with FirstGen Forward, an organization dedicated to improving the experience of first-generation college students. Students whose guardians haven't completed a bachelor's degree sometimes need additional resources, and Furman has...

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President Elizabeth Davis attends Washington event with other presidents, national media

President Davis was one of a handful of presidents from liberal arts universities — including Bucknell, Oberlin, Pamona, Carleton and Davidson — to meet with national higher ed reporters from outlets including The New York...

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Furman’s Riley Institute Names Bryan Boroughs as Executive Director

Don Gordon, the founding executive director of The Riley Institute, will step into an advisory role. Jacki Martin is retiring as deputy director.

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Furman Music Department announces fall events

Fall Music Department events include something for everyone - opera, bluegrass, classical, jazz and more. All are open to the public. Most are free of charge.

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Pedaling on patrol – Parent and Family Council donation helps Furman Police buy patrol bikes

A $30,000 donation from the Parents and Family Council helped the Furman University Police Department buy two patrol bikes. Bike patrols make officers more available to the people they serve.

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Furman partners with AmeriCorps, extends tuition match to master’s students

AmeriCorps alumni who enroll in Furman's Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership or Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies may use their Segal AmeriCorps Education Award toward furthering their education. Furman offers...

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StraightTalk 2024 speaker series focuses on upcoming election

Among the speakers is Leroy Chapman Jr., who grew up in Greenville and is now the editor-in-chief of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He is the first Black journalist to hold that position.

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Furman included on the Forbes List of Top Colleges

Furman ranks 35th among all liberal arts universities in the country. The publication mentions author George Singleton, the founder of Lay's Herman Lay and Kabbage founder Kathryn Petralia.

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