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Student works with Canadian Parliament

Imagine working in a busy government office all day.  Now imagine being in a busy government office all day where everyone speaks a foreign language.  Furman junior Lee Bolton had the chance to intern with...

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Choosing not to cheat

Sociology professor Ken Kolb and his student researcher are investigating the impact of First Year Seminars on students' tendencies to cheat.

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Three graduates earn Fulbright grants

Three 2013 Furman University graduates have been awarded English Teaching Assistantships from the Fulbright Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The students are: Sarah Johnson (Travelers Rest)....

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Not just a course, an Xperience

JANUARY 25, 2012 By Allison Davey ’14, Contributing Writer As students jump back into second semester, many are making preparations for the semester that follows: May X.  May X, or May Experience, is an optional,...

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Errors of all shapes and sizes

FEBRUARY 27, 2012 by Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer “See this?” Furman psychology major Sam Hunley asks. “This is a mando, and with mandos, we can do this.” He picks up a red, weirdly shaped, wooden...

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Check it out: Photos from Engaged!

More than 600 students took part in the fourth annual Furman Engaged! celebration last Friday. The event showcased all forms of engaged learning – student research, creative activity, performances, internships, study away and service learning. ...

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Helping students find their calling

Furman University officials announced today that John and Jeanette Cothran of Greenville are providing a major gift to support the university’s Center for Vocational Reflection. The center, which helps students explore and discover their calling...

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Shamrock 5k to aid prevent child abuse agency

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 By Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer Need a new T-shirt? Want to help your community? Search no further than the Shamrock 5k Run, hosted by the Kappa Delta sorority 2 p.m., Sunday....

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Math in the city

By Erikah Haavie   With 10 city-owned garages and more than 7,000 spaces, the logistics of parking in Greenville can be tricky. “Downtown Greenville is rockin’ and rollin’,” said Mike Murphy, Greenville’s Director of Public...

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Furman to host Catamounts Saturday

The Furman football team won't be the only Paladin squad to take on Western Carolina this Saturday. The Furman men's rugby team will host the Catamounts in the team's home opener 11 a.m., Saturday at...

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Furman runs by Catamounts 87-3

The Furman men’s rugby team scored early and often during an 87-3 win over Western Carolina Saturday at Roberts Field. Played before a Family Weekend crowd, Nick Rossano, the first recipient of the Furman Rugby...

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Furman defeats Davidson 47-5

Furman’s young team continued to improve Saturday as the Paladins posted a 47-5 victory over Davidson. Played on a sunny clear day at Roberts Field, it took the Paladins 10 -12 minutes to find any...

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