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During S.C. Supreme Court visit, justice – and breakfast – were served

For two mornings in October, 20 Furman students got an up-close look at the judicial system and learned that behind the black robes, justices are people, too.

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Gina Arbore Bleedorn ’02 ascends to top of $100 million brand-experience company

When Gina Arbore Bleedorn ’02 was in her senior year at Furman University, she came to a fork in the road – literally. She could go left to the Daniel Music Building, or right to the...

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Thriving community organization grew from Furman roots

For over a decade, Dan Weidenbenner ’11, founder and executive director of Mill Village Ministries, has pursued his mission of elevating Greenville through healthy food, sustainable transportation, youth employment and social justice, with plenty of...

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Hecimovich’s new book subject of podcast

Author and talk show host Tavis Smiley has a conversation with Gregg Hecimovich about America's first Black female novelist, the subject of his new book, "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts."

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Furman’s private label bourbon makes news

Straight bourbon "FU All The Time" makes headlines. Furman's Elizabeth Lichtenberg explains the popularity of the spirit in The Post and Courier Greenville.

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Book by Gregg Hecimovich draws praise in WAPO review

Tope Folarin, author and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies, says Hecimovich's new book is a "vital resource for readers who wish to engage with themselves and the wider world."

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Embracing AI to give ‘power back to the people’

In pivoting from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, Hailey Irminger Wilson ’08 learned to stop worrying and love artificial intelligence – and she wants to help her fellow communicators do the same.

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News article cites Furman University study

Savannah Moss of The Greenville News pens an article about food insecurity in Greenville County. A study by two Furman institutes and LiveWell Greenville informs the piece.

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Liz Seman receives Community Foundation’s Highest Award

Liz Seman received the Community Foundation of Greenville's highest award for significant contributions to the city through volunteer work. Town Magazine has the story and a video.

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GVL Starts hosts demo day for budding entrepreneurs

More than 25 entrepreneurs participated in GVL Starts, a program of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalists pitched ideas at Demo Day. Two winners and a crowd favorite were crowned.

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Seniors share research presentations with peers at regional conference

For four Furman students, the interdisciplinary SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum was a high-impact experience that will fuel their graduate study pursuits.

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Furman has raised more than $356 million in historic campaign

The total raised to date represents 84% of the campaign goal of $426 million by 2026.

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