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Furman research helps farm-to-table movement be more sustainable

Consumers generally know about the “farm-to-table” movement, but do they know about regenerative and permaculture farming the restaurants are often practicing, and are they willing to pay a little more for them? Furman faculty and...

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Several SC colleges lauded for environmental sustainability. Only one gets ‘gold’ rank

The State recognized Furman University on news of its STARS Gold status, a rating metric spearheaded by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges...

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Courtney Clarke ’17 finds dual calling in veterans affairs and children in need

[caption id="attachment_52385" align="alignleft" width="350"] Courtney Clarke '17[/caption] On the surface, her pharmacy career and volunteer work seem unconnected. But for Courtney Clarke ’17, life is about seeing needs and stepping up. In both the veteran...

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New Millennium Fellows tackle United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Nine Furman University students have been selected for the Millennium Fellowship, a program of the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network. Launched in 2018, the Millennium Fellowship convenes, challenges and celebrates undergraduate student leadership...

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Furman climbs in US News ranking; voted ‘most innovative’ 5th straight year

For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released today. Furman...

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Furman ranks third in South Carolina in NSF funding

Funding to Furman University from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has grown more than six-fold in recent years. New data from the NSF show Furman received $2.129 million in fiscal year 2020, the third-highest amount...

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Proteins that help cells move like Spiderman also control cell spreading

Cells move around in our bodies kind of like Spiderman, by sticking to something and pulling themselves along. It’s well known that cells adhere to each other using sticky proteins called desmogleins, but new research...

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Audubon South Carolina says conservation is for the birds

One of the perks of calling Furman University home is its proximity to abundant state parks such as Paris Mountain, Jones Gap, Table Rock and Caesars Head - all only minutes away. Caesars Head boasts...

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New perspectives in STEM

Furman has been awarded a new $1 million S-STEM grant for 2020-25. Among other components, the award will provide renewable scholarships for 24 high-merit, high-need students seeking bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, biology, neuroscience or the...

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Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect

President Elizabeth Davis sent the message below to the campus community on Friday, June 18, 2021. Dear Campus Community, The first time I heard about Juneteenth I was a first-year student in college at Baylor...

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Furman University Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotion and Tenure

During its spring meeting on May 20, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved the promotions and/or tenure for a number of faculty members. Eight members of the faculty were promoted to the rank of...

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Students, faculty honored at 2020 and 2021 commencement ceremonies

Student and faculty awards and honors were handed out at the commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021 on Saturday, May 8, and for the class of 2020 on Saturday, May 15. The Donaldson-Watkins and...

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