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‘First Friends’ author Gary Ginsberg to present Oct. 19

The book explores "The Powerful, Unsung (and Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents." The event is sponsored by Furman University and The American History Book Club.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Martha Johns, alumna and former Furman first lady, passes away at 97

Visitation will be Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m., at Mackey Funerals and Cremations, 311 Century Drive, Greenville. A funeral will be held at Furman on Monday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in Daniel Chapel. The campus community...

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Furman is keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Idalia

Furman University is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and will update the campus as necessary.

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Furman again among Princeton Review’s best

The university has been included in the rankings since they began more than 30 years ago. Professors, theater get high scores this year.

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Alexa Harrison ’09 dishes the scoop for Ben & Jerry’s

The English literature and Spanish literature double covered red carpet entertainment events as a reporter for a decade. Now she's sharing the iconic ice cream company's story.

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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023

Despite downward trends in giving nationally and a challenging economy, philanthropic contributions to Furman in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million.

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Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles

The grant will fund the creation of a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer that can be used to analyze potentially hazardous chemicals.

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Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years

Runners come from all over the world to receive science-based running advice from Scott Murr and his team, who use the run less, run faster model.

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Five new degree tracks expand opportunities for business majors

Starting this fall, Furman students majoring in business administration can  choose to concentrate in one of five tracks: finance, international business, marketing, entrepreneurship and general business administration.

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