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‘I Feel You, Man’ offers frank discussion of mental health challenges

The CLP event during Black History Month was meant to spread awareness of the unique social, emotional and generational experiences of Black men at Furman.

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OLLI celebrates 30 years of ‘pure learning’ for seniors

Offering classes and activities since 1993, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute proves that curiosity never retires.

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Senior hopes to spread leadership lessons

Charles Miles II ’23 is working to expand opportunities for mentorship and personal connection campuswide.

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Students say ‘thanks’ to their Furman mentors

As these firsthand stories illustrate, at Furman, mentoring is as much a part of the culture as the Bell Tower or Furman Lake.

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Black History Month 2023 at Furman

Sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Communities (CIC) and several other campus organizations, the schedule includes discussions of history, justice and mental health; film, theater and music performances; a skate party, games and other social...

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Joseph Vaughn Day celebrates courage, purpose and resilience

The annual celebration commemorates the legacy of Furman’s first Black undergraduate.

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MLK Day of Service finds Dins serving the community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to be “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” Furman students understood the assignment.

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Ravenel Curry pledges $10 million gift for Furman’s Timmons Arena renovation

The gift is the largest in Furman Athletics history and will be the cornerstone of a $40 million project, funded primarily by donations, to make Timmons a premier venue among mid-major universities in the nation.

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Paladin Career Trek discovers opportunities in Atlanta

The Malone Center for Career Engagement offers students the chance to visit employers in other cities to learn about potential career opportunities and connect with local alumni.

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New members begin terms on Board of Trustees

The Furman University Board of Trustees welcomed several new, returning and emeritus trustees during its Fall 2022 meeting.

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Five life lessons from Riley’s 90 remarkable years

Richard W. Riley ’54, former South Carolina governor, former U.S. secretary of education and current chief inspiration officer of The Riley Institute, reflects on the importance of public education, positive thinking and a good breakfast.

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2022 ICYMI: The stories that made our year

These 12 articles helped chronicle a lively 12 months in the campus community.

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