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In honor and memory of Dr. Ernest Harrill (1917-2011)

Dr. Ernie Harrill, who taught political science at Furman for 34 years before retiring in 1983, died Dec. 9 in Charlotte, N.C.  The university remembers an excellent teacher who also played a pivotal community role...

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Furman announces Dean’s List for fall 2011; complete list of names available online

DECEMBER 20 , 2011 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Director Furman has posted the names of the students who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2011 fall term. The honor is awarded to...

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Launched into Web stardom

JANUARY 13, 2012 by John Roberts, Newspage Editor Brian Highsmith ’10 thought he would surprise his bride, Emily Patterson Highsmith ’10, with an atypical wedding gift. So before his January 7 wedding in Orange Park,...

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Judge Glenda Hatchett to give keynote address in MLK series Thursday, Jan. 19

JANUARY 13, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Glenda Hatchett, attorney, author and presiding judge of the television program “Judge Hatchett,” will speak Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference Center on the...

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Republican Primary poll

JANUARY 17, 2012 by John Roberts, Newspage Editor With the all-important South Carolina Republican Primary days away, The Furman News Page (formerly FUnet) is conducting an unscientific poll of the university community. The online survey...

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Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman to speak at fundraiser Feb. 8

JANUARY 31 , 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Marty Brennaman, the Hall of Fame broadcaster who has spent 39 years as the “Voice of the Cincinnati Reds,” will speak at the annual fundraiser for...

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Riley Institute at Furman, Charleston School of Law sponsor two-day symposium

Legal scholars and leaders will meet this Thursday and Friday in Charleston for a wide-ranging symposium that will focus on the role of government in modern society. The two-day event at the Charleston Music Hall...

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New head coach to lead men’s tennis in first home match Wednesday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012 by Sara Morano ’14, Contributing Writer “They were really thinking outside the box when they hired me,” says Kelly Jones about his new position as head coach of men’s tennis. Jones’ outstanding...

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The fastest Furman family? Senior Erin Barker puts name back in record book

FEBRUARY 6, 2012 by Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer Heating up the track during the cold indoor season, Furman senior Erin Barker started off the year by running a 4:57.62-minute mile. Not only did she...

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Daniel Mickel Foundation awards university $300,000 grant to endow scholarship fund

The Daniel Mickel Foundation of Greenville has awarded Furman a $300,000 grant to endow a scholarship program that assists students facing extraordinary financial circumstances. The Furman United program was created in 2009 to assist students...

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