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The Furman Advantage

Launched in October with $47 million from The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., The Furman Advantage guarantees every student the opportunity to engage in real-world experiences that connect back to what they learn in the...

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Marino selected for Army’s Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program

Anthony Marino ’19 didn’t exactly plan on following in his father’s footsteps. He was in the process of applying to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, but at the last minute, said he had...

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Furman Earns No. 7 Ranking in Sustainable Campus Index

Furman University has been recognized as one of the top overall performers in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the seventh spot overall in the rankings among baccalaureate institutions nationally. [caption id="attachment_28008" align="alignright" width="300"] AASHE's...

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Furman to host USA Rugby Fall Championships

USA Rugby has announced that Furman University will be home to some of the best college rugby has to offer Dec. 3-4 when the university hosts USA Rugby Men’s Division II National Championships, the Women’s DI,...

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Alcohol, PTSD and the Brain

Why do some of us drink responsibly while others struggle to regulate their alcohol consumption?  Why do those who have experienced traumatic events often choose to self-medicate with alcohol? Dr. Onarae Rice, Associate Professor of...

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The Washington Experience

 As one of the oldest engaged learning programs at Furman, the Washington Experience allows students to work in government, interest groups, non-profits, and media organizations where they can rub elbows with Washington elite, all while...

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An experiment in civility and substance

Shamael Johar ’19 thought she had her mind made up, but Monday’s Conversation gave her some food for thought. “I came in thinking one way, but now I’m not sure how I will vote,” said...

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A Conversation with the Candidates

South Carolina Congressmen Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Trey Gowdy, along with their Democratic challengers Thomas Dixon and Chris Fedalei, were on the Furman campus Monday night for a discussion that was designed to feature...

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Watch the Video of Congressional Candidates Event

On Oct. 24, Furman hosted a conversation with four South Carolina Congressional candidates in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. The event featured Rep. Trey Gowdy (R) and Democratic challenger Chris Fedalei in the...

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Q&A with Nick Galasso on “The Wealth Gap”

Nick Galasso, senior researcher for Oxfam America, leads the organization's work on economic inequality and governance. He is the co-author of the widely discussed 2014 report, "Working For the Few: Political Capture and Economic Inequality,"...

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