FURMAN IN THE NEWS

Biography by Hecimovich wins praise in Harvard publication

Hecimovich was originally skeptical about "The Bondwoman's Narrative" as being written by an enslaved or formerly enslaved woman. He made headlines in 2013 when he identified the author as Hannah Crafts, just part of his...

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Zoodsma ’25 launches jewelry company

Zoodsma was one of four finalists in the Paladin Pitch competition where she presented her business, Astrea, which specializes in jewelry for colleges and Greek organizations. FOX Carolina caught up with the entrepreneur on campus.

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‘ODD’ by Cammi Stilwell ’20 stars Ruble ’17 and Wynne ’17

"ODD" by Cammi Stilwell '20 includes stars Clare Ruble '17 and Kenzie Wynne '17 in addition to other Furman alums. It runs through Dec. 17 at The Warehouse Theatre.

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Paladins head west for quarterfinals of FCS Playoffs

It's been almost 20 years since the Paladins have advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. They'll face the Montana Grizzlies in Big Sky Country this Friday, Dec. 8, at 9 p.m.

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Kolb explores sociology and modern-day river piloting

There are some things automation can't replace. Furman's Ken Kolb explains the nuances of modern-day shipping at the intersection of automation and human skill.

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Five Paladins to watch this Saturday

The Greenville News singles out five Paladins to watch this Saturday, Dec. 2, at Paladin Stadium when they face Chattanooga in the FCS Playoffs.

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AI-based tool created by Tate ’24 and co-founder gets infusion of cash

dotflo, an AI tool to help businesses ferret out new customers, wins round of pre-seed funding. The company was founded this year by Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed, a Georgia Tech grad student.

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Furman alumna, Sigal Music Museum featured on local news

Madeleine Wiggs '22 gives a sneak peak of the museum's "Worlds Apart" exhibition featuring vintage instruments from near and far.

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A panel hosted by The Hill Institute unpacks the impact of AI

Furman alumni and representatives of Furman institutes and centers lead panel "AI and the Future of Business" in downtown Greenville.

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Furman’s Hunt explains seismic activity in Iceland

Emma Hunt speaks to a WYFF News 4 meteorologist about increased seismic rumblings in Iceland where she led a MayX this year. Two students who were part of the trip join the conversation.

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Book by Hecimovich named among ’10 Best’ by WAPO

English Professor Gregg Hecimovich's "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts" earns a spot in The Washington Post's "10 Best Books of 2023."

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Restorative truth-telling, goal of Riley DLI program

The Community Remembrance Project of Greenville County was established in 2019 by a cohort of Diversity Leaders Initiative fellows of The Riley Institute at Furman University.

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