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Pope is both popular and polarizing, speaker says

Pope Francis has proven to be both a celebrated and controversial figure. The Pontiff was named Time Magazine’s 2013 Person and Year, and his image is even featured on the current issue Rolling Stone. But...

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Dr. Elizabeth Davis named new president of Furman University

The Furman Board of Trustees announced today that it has unanimously approved the appointment of Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., as the 12th President of the University. Dr. Davis, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Provost...

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Furman ranked 37th for doctorates in the arts

Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after leaving Furman may just find themselves ideally positioned to prepare to take that step. The Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of all new research doctorate recipients...

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Upstate Diamond Classic postponed due to weather

Furman's Upstate Diamond Classic with guest speaker Chipper Jones, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Greenville's Hyatt Regency, has been postponed due to the expectation of inclement weather in the Upstate, Paladin head baseball coach...

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Furman to open at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14

Furman University will resume its normal operating schedule at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Please use caution moving about campus Friday, and when traveling to the university. The campus remains closed for Thursday, Feb. 13...

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A club for every student

Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw. Slytherin. Sound familiar? Every Harry Potter fan knows the four houses that a person is assigned after completing a sorting ceremony. But at Furman University, that takes on a new meaning. "The...

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A dream continued, a legacy remembered

More than 50 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famed “I Have a Dream” Speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial the United States still has a long way to go in...

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A dream continued, a legacy remembered

More than 50 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famed “I Have a Dream” Speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial the United States still has a long way to go in...

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A club for every student

Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw. Slytherin. Sound familiar?  Every Harry Potter fan knows the four houses that a person is assigned after completing a sorting ceremony. But at Furman University, that takes on a new meaning. “The...

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After-college prospects are bright for Furman grads

No matter what school they attend, most students are concerned about getting a job after graduation and launching their career. Luckily for Furman students, the numbers are in their favor. During a time when the...

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Furman resumes normal operating schedule Thursday, Jan. 30

Furman University will resume its normal operating schedule on Thursday, Jan. 30. Faculty, staff and students are advised to drive carefully Thursday morning since there still may still be icy spots on the roads. As...

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Taking the path to a Ph.D.

Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after leaving Furman may just find themselves ideally positioned to prepare to take that step. The Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of all new research doctorate recipients...

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