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Leadership awards recognize ‘excellence in multiple dimensions’

Dozens of Furman students were honored during the 2023 Student Leadership Awards and Recognition ceremony on March 26 in Younts Conference Center.

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Religion professor explores Afrofuturism and spirituality in Wakanda

For Roger Sneed, “Black Panther” offers a vision of new worlds and possibilities – and a rebuke to white supremacy and misogyny.

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Furman Engaged: Psych researcher keeps ethics in mind

Measuring the brain activity in people with ADHD gave Bridget Scalia ’23 perspective on the importance of reliable and accurate data.

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Alums and fans gather around the country to cheer on the Dins

Alumni organizations are hosting watch parties on Thursday in several states around the region.

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Let’s Dance! 13th-seeded Dins face Cavaliers in Round 1

Hundreds of fans gathered with the players and coaches in Timmons Arena on Selection Sunday as the team prepares to tip off against fourth-seeded Virginia.

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Bestselling food writer helps students find taste in literature

Jane Stern, co-creator of the legendary “Roadfood” series and author of more than 40 books, introduced her food writing course in the Spring 2023 semester.

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New student government officers prepare for 2023-2024 term

The results of the elections held on Feb. 27 and 28 are in, and four students are now preparing to take their place on Furman’s Student Government Association Executive Council for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Dins are SoCon champs!

After defeating Chattanooga 88-79 in the final match of the Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, the Paladins have earned a spot in the March Madness brackets for the first time since 1980.

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Speaking the language of gender expression

Ley David Elliette Cray discussed transitions, transphobia and the importance of being loud in the midst of a culture war with more than 100 CLP attendees.

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SCICU honors Kristy Maher with 2023 Excellence in Teaching award

In 30 years with the Department of Sociology, Maher has been dedicated to creating engaged learning experiences exploring medical sociology, social determinants of health and health disparities.

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The enduring influence of ‘The Bluest Eye’

During Black History Month, faculty and students discussed what Toni Morrison’s novel – and the frequent attempts to ban it – say about the Black experience in America.

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Gloria Goosby sees ‘a lot of triumph’ in Black History Month

February is “a time to celebrate over the gains that have been made, especially here,” said Furman’s director of annual giving.

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