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Bell Tower Ball honorees featured in local news

The gala was mentioned in Greenville Journal. Several photos were published in TOWN Magazine. Des Moines University shared the news of Angela Walker Franklin's "distinguished alumni" award.

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Alumna’s string project reverberates throughout central Texas

A fixture on the Austin, Texas contemporary classical music scene, “viola nerd” Ames Asbell ’92 leads the Texas State String Project, making affordable music education available to children throughout the region.

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‘We bring so much to the table’

During Black History Month, Jada Walker ’24 reflects on the opportunities and mentors that help her chart her path at Furman.

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Timmons Arena renovation makes headlines

Several news outlets cover Furman's plans to renovate Timmons Arena in the largest donor-funded project yet for the university.

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For Pratik Shrestha ’26, a chance to study and learn all over the world

Pratik Shrestha ’26 isn’t one for staying put. Shrestha is the first in his family to leave Nepal for college. He said his parents were emotional but supportive of his decision.

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From Kazakhstan to Greenville, Aruzhan Sakhariyanova ’26 keeps her family and culture close

Being away has taught Aru Sakhariyanova ’26 how important it is to keep a part of herself tethered back home.

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Liz Smith featured on SCETV’s ‘Carolina Classrooms’

Furman's Liz Smith talks about The Riley Insitute at Furman University, The Riley Institute's Teachers of Government program and the fragility of American democracy.

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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being

Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.

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Furman Athletics Announces Major Renovations to Timmons Arena

After this basketball season, Timmons Arena will close for major renovations until fall 2025, thanks to $40 million in donor funds.

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Perry’s ‘Wild Semester’ featured on PBS, local news

PBS airs documentary "Learning Wild" about Furman's "Wild Semester" study away program. Several news outlets share the story.

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2024 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Tocqueville Program’s Putnam talks about rift in American politics

Putnam says the chasm in American politics has been 50 years in the making. He speaks with FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty about how we got here and how to repair it.

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