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OCTOBER 7, 2011 by John Roberts, Newspage Editor A record 235 prospective students and their families will be on campus this weekend for Fall for Furman. The event, a chance for Admission staff and university...

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Furman’s football program ranks fifth nationally in Graduation Success Rate

OCTOBER 27, 2011 by Furman Sports Information Furman's football program ranks fifth nationally in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) among all Division I institutions, according to the figures released this week by the NCAA. For all...

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Board of Trustees approves strategic plan, welcomes five new members at fall meeting

OCTOBER 31, 2011 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Director The Furman Board of Trustees unanimously approved a wide-ranging strategic plan to guide the university for the next decade, and welcomed five new members to the...

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Mock Trial team wins championship trophy at Robert E. Sanders tournament

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 by Katie Love '12, Media Relations The Furman mock trial team won first place in the Robert E. Sanders Mock Trial Invitational tournament held this past weekend in Lexington, Ky. The tournament,...

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Shelnutt named conference player of year

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 From Furmanpaladins.com Furman forward Rachel Shelnutt has been named Southern Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Year and four Paladins received postseason honors in voting by the league's 12 head coaches, it...

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Schreiber has raised more than $2 million to support those with cystic fibrosis

NOVEMBER 4, 2011 By Dan Smith '14, Contributing Writer Three thousand dollars: the cost of a very used car. To a nine-year-old girl just diagnosed with cystic fibrosis: a hopeful goal. That girl, now a...

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Up next at High Noon at FYI: Professor Janet Kwami talks about the digital age

NOVEMBER 3, 2011 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Director Furman University communication studies professor Janet Kwami will talk about the rise of social media and freedom of expression in a digital age when she speaks...

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U.S Army Herald Trumpets to perform in concert at Furman Saturday, Nov. 19

NOVEMBER 16, 2011 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Furman will host The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets in concert Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. Founded in 1959 and patterned after traditional...

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Furman to host annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service in Chapel Sunday, Dec. 4

DECEMBER 1, 2011 by Katie Love ‘12, Media Relations Furman will host its annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel.  Based on traditions originating in the early...

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Purple pride in the sunshine state

NOVEMBER 22, 2011 By Chloe Kowalski '12, Contributing Writer The majority of the 84,674 fans clad in orange and blue were unsettled Saturday watching Furman offer play after play of surprisingly good football. Going nose...

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