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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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Furman is keeping an eye on Debby

Out of an abundance of caution, Furman University is working with the National Weather Service to track Tropical Storm Debby as it moves inland.

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Austin Weatherford ’04 joins the Kamala Harris campaign

Austin Weatherford '04, a longtime Republican congressional staffer, makes news after joining the Kamala Harris campaign.

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In praise of Kilstofte’s ‘Invisible Angels’

Only weeks after the world premiere of "Invisible Angels," Kilstofte receives more recognition for his composition.

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Nelsen weighs in on Harris VP pick

A local TV station taps Furman's Brent Nelsen for his thoughts on Kamala Harris' VP pick and how that could impact the election.

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Furman campus listed among ‘most beautiful’

Lyn Riddle gives readers a brief history of Furman University and describes the campus features that add to its appeal.

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Springsteen joins host of SC Public Radio show

Greg Springsteen joins "South Carolina Business Review" host Mike Switzer to discuss research about how life on primordial Earth began. Springsteen praises undergraduates for their willingness and excitement toward exploring big scientific questions.

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Lakeview Hall gains attention in news outlets

As Furman's Lakeview Hall receives finishing touches, news sources highlight the building set to house a group of first-year students and the university's Center for Inclusive Communities.

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Book by Hecimovich earns extensive review

Gregg Hecimovich's book, "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts," garners praise and a touch of criticism from Brenda Wineapple in The New York Review of Books.

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