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Ken Kolb explains why place-based investment in GVL isn’t enough

Kolb has updated a report about gentrification in the City of Greenville. He explains that investing in places is a good thing, but investing in people is how the city can make inroads in shoring...

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Juneteenth a time to celebrate and reflect

Dozens gathered at the Joseph Vaughn Plaza for Furman's first event celebrating Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the freeing of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.

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Finland President Stubb ’93 addresses leaders at Ukraine peace summit

A stoic Alexander Stubb, president of Finland and Furman alumnus, addresses 60 heads of state attending the Summit on Peace in Ukraine.

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The Hill Institute’s Davis contributes to ‘Guiding Principles’ for business

Bryan Davis is tapped for a Forbes article about guiding principles more business leaders should embrace. See principle #10.

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Simpsonville dentist inspires and guides Furman students

Furman's Institute for the Advancement of Community Health works with more than 100 community health partners in the area to provide internship and other opportunities for Furman students.

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Board member Ambrose coauthors article in IHE

Ambrose '83 and Nietzel say lower overall college enrollment due to FAFSA woes could push struggling colleges over the financial brink.

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Origins of life scientist Springsteen receives Governor’s Award

Springsteen was recognized in a ceremony at the SC Statehouse on June 11. The Governor's Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a PUI highlights Springsteen's work with undergraduates in origins of life science. Local...

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News organizations turn to Vinson during primaries

Political scientist Danielle Vinson offers her expertise to local and national news groups during primary season.

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Springsteen receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research

Springsteen received the award June 11 in a ceremony at the South Carolina Statehouse. He is the seventh Furman faculty member to receive the award.

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Coffee MayX addresses global issues by the cup

Students visited local coffee roasters, talked with Furman alumni in the coffee business and learned from faculty in history and economics to realize how complicated a simple cup of joe is.

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Furman alumna Verdin ’92 elected to SC Supreme Court

The Honorable Letitia H. Verdin will be the third woman in South Carolina history to serve on the state's highest court. She was elected unanimously by the state legislature June 5.

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Greenville ranked the No. 2 small city for new college graduates

Greenville ranked just behind Cambridge, Massachusetts, and ahead of Ann Arbor, Michigan, thanks to the presence of Furman and other attractive attributes.

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