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Dins Day Breaks Record

More gifts than ever were donated to Furman Dins Day, with contributions supporting more than 200 funds that provide scholarships and invest in The Furman Advantage; Academics; Wellness, Belonging and Community; Athletics; the Institutes and...

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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost

Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.

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U.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement

As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.

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Furman’s Hecimovich wins L. A. Times Book Award

Hecimovich's book is a biography of the first known Black woman novelist. She wrote "The Bondwoman's Narrative" as an enslaved woman in North Carolina. Hecimovich's book was chosen from more than 100 entries.

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Leadership awards honor student legacies, impact

The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.

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Furman Dedicates Benefactors Green to Honor Donors

Benefactors Green, to the northeast of the James B. Duke Library, honors donors in the White Oaks Society, a group of benefactors who have give $1 million or more to Furman.

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Furman breaks ground on Timmons Arena renovation

More than 200 donors have contributed to the $40 million project, which will be ready for the 2025-2026 season.

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Lilly Woo ’24 and Woo Milk wins 2024 Paladin Pitch

Alice Tyszka ’25 won second place and Conor Dowler '24 was named the Crowd's Choice in the fifth year of the pitch competition, presented by the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Sali Christeson ’07 talks with Fortune

Sali Christeson '07 talks with Fortune magazine about her design brand for professional women.

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Furman Engaged happens Friday with record number of students participating

Nearly 700 students will participate in this year's Furman Engaged. Other events, from the Paladin Pitch Competition to the groundbreaking for the Timmons Arena renovation, will be part of Spring Weekend.

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