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Fuson, Nantz and Ramsey named to new positions at Riley Institute

The Riley Institute at Furman University is growing its diversity and critical issues programs. To that end, the Institute has appointed three staff members to new positions. [caption id="attachment_32964" align="alignright" width="232"] Jill Fuson[/caption] Jill Fuson...

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An International Perspective on Education

One of the highlights of Sophia Denaro’s ’17 first trip to Europe was her visit to an elementary school. The unexpected treat came from a melodious chorus of children at Siltamaki Primary, a school in...

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Mary Lou Merkt to lead NACUBO

Furman University vice president for finance and administration Mary Lou Merkt has been named the 2017-18 chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Board of Directors. She assumes her duties...

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Furman FanFest set for Aug. 19

Furman FanFest presented by Mast General Store and Ingles has been set for Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fluor Field in downtown Greenville. The event follows Furman's open football practice at Sirrine Stadium...

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Come to campus for the solar eclipse

Because it’s been 99 years since the last one and there won’t be another one for the rest of the century, Furman University is treating the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 as the remarkable...

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Riley Institute announces afterschool & expanded learning policy fellows

Sixteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute at Furman University and the Charles Stewart...

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Personalized pathways

A detailed article in Business Officer focuses on The Furman Advantage, the university’s new strategic plan which is described as “an overarching, institution-wide program that focuses on providing a defined, personalized pathway for each student...

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Moore, Dendy named principals in Laurens District 55

Two Furman alumni have been appointed as principals in Laurens County School District 55. Chris Moore ’11 has been selected as principal of Laurens District High School and Randy Dendy ’11 has been promoted to...

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Can Trump improve his approval rating?

Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Danielle Vinson was quoted in a PBS NewsHour article that looks at President Trump's first months in office, which includes a record low approval rating. While “conventional wisdom” suggests...

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Bravo for Eclipse@Furman

On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the country from Oregon through South Carolina in a 70-mile-wide path. Bravo listed the best eight places in the U.S. to “score an epic...

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