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Furman’s Hunt explains seismic activity in Iceland

Emma Hunt speaks to a WYFF News 4 meteorologist about increased seismic rumblings in Iceland where she led a MayX this year. Two students who were part of the trip join the conversation.

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Book by Hecimovich named among ’10 Best’ by WAPO

English Professor Gregg Hecimovich's "The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts" earns a spot in The Washington Post's "10 Best Books of 2023."

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Clearly Furman campaign passes 90% of alumni engagement goal

Clearly Furman, the Campaign for Our Third Century has reached 90.25% of its goal of engaging 60% of alumni and has achieved 96.84% of its goal of reaching 22,500 donors. Alumni and friends of the...

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Field trips engage seminar students with lived experience of autism

Led by Erin Hahn, a professor and chair of psychology, the students have spent several days interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder at schools and organizations across Greenville County.

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Senior investigates how the Appalachians formed

Connor Gregory ’24 got a close look at kyanite last summer at a Virginia mountain where the mineral is mined. He got an even closer look in a Furman lab as he prepared samples for...

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Restorative truth-telling, goal of Riley DLI program

The Community Remembrance Project of Greenville County was established in 2019 by a cohort of Diversity Leaders Initiative fellows of The Riley Institute at Furman University.

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Board of Trustees gains four new members

During its meeting in October, the board continued its work providing leadership and strategic direction for Furman University.

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The making of a playwright: Cammi Stilwell

Stilwell debuts her first professional play, "Odd," at The Warehouse Theatre in downtown Greenville in December.

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Margaret Oakes talks Margaret Cavendish on British podcast

Oakes talks about the colorful and bold 17th century Duchess of Newcastle with David Crowther, host of "The History of England" podcast.

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Furman Paladins win first outright SoCon championship since 1990

The Furman Paladins celebrate their first outright SoCon championship in over 30 years. Local news stations cover the victory over VMI that notched Furman's 7th straight SoCon win for the season.

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Trone Center for Mental Fitness dedicated as ‘innovative hub’ for student care

The renovation and expanded resources were made possible by a gift from David ’77 and June Trone.

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Gift to study away program honors professor and brings opportunities to more students

Becky Folds ’81 and Adnan Rukieh have contributed $475,000 to student scholarships through Furman University’s Center for Engaged Learning, in memory of Folds’ cousin, Sallie Grant, who was a professor of education emerita.  

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