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Kelsey Orr selected as Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow
Kelsey Orr, a rising senior at Furman University, is one of 10 undergraduates from across the country to be selected as a 2016 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow. Managed and funded by the U.S....
Continue ReadingMay X students explore the world on the fast-track
Kristy Maher gets her students out of the classroom every chance she gets. Sometimes, that means a simple trip across town. But for May X, it means a trip to Africa. “I just don’t think...
Continue ReadingEngaged! showcases student work
Student research, creative activity, performances, internships, study away, service learning -- spanning the natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. The eighth annual Furman Engaged! Celebration on Tuesday, April 12 showcased all forms of engaged...
Continue ReadingDiversity and Inclusion Committee awards grants
In keeping with its mission to sustain a dynamic community that respects the inherent worth of all people, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is going about the business of securing funding for a number...
Continue ReadingStudents explore European politics through Brussels Internship Program
Chelsey Dawson ’17 grew up reading about Europe, but until last fall, she’d never left the United States. After hearing about Furman’s fall study away program in Brussels, Belgium, and the unparalleled opportunities fellow students...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Global Visitors Center joins National Council of International Visitors
The Global Visitors Center at Furman has been named a member of the National Council of International Visitors (NCIV), a network of universities, organizations and individuals that supports citizen diplomacy. The Global Visitors Center at...
Continue ReadingMayEx focus: Sociology class examines Hampton Avenue bridge’s future
May 23, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Sociology professor Ken Kolb first became intrigued by the dilapidated structure during his morning commute, biking to work at Furman via the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Since then,...
Continue ReadingMayEx focus: The world according to Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie
May 24, 2012 By Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Before enrolling in the May Experience “Simpsonology” course this month, Furman junior Caitlin Shelton had never before seen an episode of the animated television show featuring the...
Continue ReadingFrom Iceland to Galapagos Islands in May Experience
JUNE 29, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Travel to one of 10 exotic destinations from Iceland to the Galapagos. Or, stay a bit closer to home and study everything from iphone apps to yoga...
Continue ReadingStudents attend, present at sustainable agriculture conference
OCTOBER 30, 2012 by Jenn Summers ’13, Contributing Writer This past weekend, students George Flowers and Coleman Allums along with Furman's former president David Shi shared their experiences with sustainability and farming at the 27th...
Continue Reading$1 million commitment for Study Away
Furman has received a $1 million commitment that will provide need-based scholarships for students participating in the university’s Study Away program. The pledge was made by David and Leighan Rinker of Atlantis, Fla., who have...
Continue Reading2013 International Photo Exhibition
The 2013 International Photo Exhibition, sponsored by the Office of Study Away and International Education, attracted entries from more than 100 students. Enjoy the winning photos, by category.
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