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Vinson speculates on Haley’s strategy going forward

The Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary are in the books. Up next are contests in Nevada and South Carolina. Furman's Danielle Vinson speaks on NPR's "All Things Considered" about Haley's likely next steps.

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Vinson quoted in The State following Iowa caucus

Joseph Bustos of The State turns to Vinson for comment about Republican candidates and their "power rankings."

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NYT opinion contributor cites work by Furman’s Jim Guth

Do white evangelical voters really deify Donald Trump, or is the relationship between voters and Trump more transactional? Opinion columnist Edsall draws from Guth's work to answer some difficult questions.

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Nelsen unpacks Iowa caucuses, speculates on upcoming primaries

Brent Nelsen joins Justin Dougherty in a regular FOX Carolina podcast about politics. In the latest installment, Nelsen recaps the Iowa caucus and explains why South Carolina represents an important pivot point in election outcomes.

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Furman soccer standouts appear in Welsh series

Furman Men's Soccer players Osian Roberts and John Tart appear in Welsh TV series. Roberts played for the Paladins from 1985-1988. Tart was on the team from 1977-1980, then served as head coach from 1982-1995.

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Richardson ’12 subject of NACUBO ‘success story’

Political science and economics alumna Alyssa Richardson '12 earned her J.D. at Harvard Law in 2015. Read about the series of experiences at Furman that propelled her toward posts in the public sector, including a...

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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Department of Music announces spring calendar of events

Calendar includes dozens of performances by ensembles, faculty and guests. Most events are free of charge. All are open to the public.

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Wayt’s Instagram page goes viral

Sociology and philosophy graduate Virgina Wayt '23 set out to understand how the IG algorithm works through her page about knitting. Yarn bombing, anyone?

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O’Neill adds historical context to article about Upstate electorate

History Professor Stephen O'Neill sheds light on why Upstate voters vote the way they do.

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Caroline Vickery ’22 publishes paper in Environmental Management

Vickery worked with John Quinn on a study that examines how climate change-induced rainfall and urban development impact ecosystems and the services they provide.

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Math takes alumna from Disney to Cirque du Soleil

Courtney Brown '20 has taken her math skills and love of the entertainment world to one of the most well-known, premier circuses — Cirque du Soleil.

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