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“Because Furman Matters” campaign raises $406 million

Furman giving to Furman Furman University officials announced today that the school has raised $406 million to fund a number of major initiatives as it brings the “Because Furman Matters” capital fundraising campaign to a...

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Furman giving to Furman

The Because Furman Matters campaign received more than $275 million in gifts from philanthropic foundations. But University leadership say a groundswell of support from a variety of donors helped Furman surpass the ambitious $400 million...

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Partnership connects students to fast-growing healthcare field

As baby boomers continue to gray occupational job growth in healthcare could swell 20 percent over the next decade, according to a 2013 “Best Jobs” edition U.S. News & World Report. Looking ahead, there will be...

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Furman’s fabulous Fulbrights

Furman University has had four students named 2013-14 Fulbright Scholars, which places the university among the nation’s top producers of students who participate in the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. According to the...

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Jesse Jackson spends a few days at Furman

At age 13, long before he became one of America’s foremost leaders for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., Greenville native Jesse Jackson dreamed of attending Furman University, earning a degree, and perhaps eventually...

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Growing interest in Economics

Academics, clubs, study broad programs, small class sizes. Furman had everything Emily Hunter was looking for. What she hadn’t decided on when she arrived at Furman was a major. “I dabbled in just about everything...

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New program helps international students adjust to life in U.S.

Viet Le ’17 set foot on Furman's campus for the first time in August, carrying nothing but two suitcases and a backpack. He made the 8,500-mile journey from Hanoi, Vietnam, bringing only clothes, his favorite...

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Jesse Jackson to speak at Furman Oct. 30

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures, will speak on the Furman University campus Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Jackson’s talk, “Keeping Hope Alive:...

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Getting a glimpse of college life

Seventh-grader Gloria Boggs had mixed feelings about her visit to Furman. After spending the day with professors and even singing a capella in the dining hall with two Furman music majors, Boggs’ outlook began to...

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Creating a student pipeline to health-related careers

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University and Greenville Health System (GHS) announced today they have entered into a new academic partnership that will allow Furman to develop innovative programs for undergraduate students interested in health-related careers and provide...

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For students, renovated student center doubles as a campus hub

If you haven’t visited campus in awhile, you’re in for a treat when you step into the newly renovated and expanded Trone Student Center. As Furman President Carl Kohrt ’65 described, the center is the...

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Meet the 2013-14 Furman Fellows

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Five Furman University seniors have been named Furman Fellows for the current academic year. The students are Bryan Betts of Tega Cay, Kristina Pardo of Weston, Fla., Elisabeth Schlaudt of Greenville, Carrie Seigler of...

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