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Vinson weighs in on the question of Biden’s age

Does age matter for the highest office in the land? Furman's Danielle Vinson offers her thoughts on President Biden as a viable two-term candidate.

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‘Barbie’ CLP explores diverse perspectives on cultural phenomenon

Was the blockbuster movie of summer 2023 a subversive takedown of the patriarchy or a marketing ploy to sell dolls? More than 200 students and faculty gathered for the conversation.

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Furman Department of Music announces slate of fall concerts

The Music Department presents nearly 30 concerts this fall featuring guest artists and Furman ensembles. All are open to the public. Most are free of charge.

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Martha Paige Greene explored a career in precision medicine with summer internship at Harvard

The internship, through the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, pairs students each year with Jason Vassy ’01, an internal medicine physician and associate professor of medicine at Harvard.

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Cammi Stilwell’s ‘Odd’ debuts at The Warehouse Theatre

Stilwell's upbringing and a love of writing, reading and drama figure prominently in her journey to become a playwright.

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New course examines overlooked genre of working-class literature

Often dismissed or ignored by critics, American working-class literature treats the lived experiences of its subjects with respect and dignity and can provide insight into class issues, as Timothy Helwig’s students are discovering this semester.

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Brain food: Freeman’s research looks at link between microbiome and immune cells

How autism and sex differences are influenced by the gut microbiome are also targets of her research.

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Riley Institute’s Keely calls for investment in afterschool programs

Amy Keely urges more private, state and federal investment in afterschool and expanded learning programs in an article appearing in The Post and Courier.

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News sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift

On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.

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Pre-release praise for Hecimovich’s book rolls in

Ahead of its October debut, Gregg Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is drawing attention from the media.

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Riley Institute’s DLI welcomes new Upstate cohort

Participants of the Diversity Leaders Initiative 34th Upstate class were selected through an application and interview process after being nominated by alumni of the program.

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News article cites report from The Shi Institute

Reporter Royale Bonds covers affordable housing and gentrification in Greenville. Her story draws in part from a study led by Furman's Ken Kolb in concert with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.

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