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Putting the Fe in Ironman

Sixteen athletes crouch at the start line outside Furman’s Physical Activities Center waiting for the word go. But these aren’t ordinary athletes. Instead of putting in long hours at the gym, you can usually find...

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Three-game win streak pushes Paladins into Top 25 Sports Network/Fathead rankings

NOVEMBER 7, 2011 by Sports Information Riding the crest of a three-game winning streak, including victories over a pair of Top 5-ranked Southern Conference foes, the Furman Paladins have climbed into this week's Sports Network/Fathead.com...

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U.S. men’s national senior team coach Richie Meade named head lacrosse coach

May 28, 2012 Furman has announced that U.S. men's national senior team coach Richie Meade will be the school's first men's head lacrosse coach.  The announcement was made over the weekend by athletic director Gary...

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Rugby Scholarship Fund Established

In 2008, Furman rugby alumni and friends funded the construction of a small rugby stadium on campus. Now, that same group is working with the university on a larger, more significant project: rugby scholarships. Over...

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An incoming freshman perseveres

Julia Stathopoulos didn’t let a restrictive lung disease and an extended hospital stay keep her from attending her high school graduation at Providence High in Charlotte, N.C. She wanted to be part of things, and...

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Research examines how liberal arts grads fare in the job hunt

Allison Hurst, Furman sociology professor, is working with two student researchers to analyze how recent liberal arts college grads are maneuvering through job searches and debt management in a challenging economy.

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Furman a great place to work

In the Chronicle of Higher Education's fifth annual survey of faculty and staff, Furman was recognized as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." The publication named a total of 103 colleges and universities...

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Lecture series earns PBK recognition

Furman's Francis W. Bonner American Scholar Lecture Series began in 2011 to highlight the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honorary society, and the centrality of liberal learning in the American experience....

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Akerman-Teixeira Guitar Duo presents concert

OCTOBER 31, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Akerman-Teixeira Guitar Duo will present a concert Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The duo will also present a master class at...

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Students raise money for Ugandan schoolhouse

NOVEMBER 6, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer A group of Furman students are hoping to give a gift to children they’ve never met — the opportunity to learn in a classroom for the first...

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