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U.S. Air Force Band, “Airmen of Note,” to perform free concert in McAlister April 23

APRIL 16, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations The United States Air Force Band, “Airmen of Note,” will perform in concert Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The concert is free and open...

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78 Furman students elected to Phi Beta Kappa, nation’s oldest academic society

APRIL 18, 2012 Seventy-eight Furman students were elected this spring to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates...

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley to speak at commencement May 5

APRIL 27, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its graduation exercises...

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Making the very good grade: Furman announces Dean’s List for spring term

Furman has released the names of the students who made Dean’s List for the 2012 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during...

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Furman computer science professor co-authors book about IT management

MAY 22, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman computer science professor Kenneth Abernethy has co-authored a new book that explores the fundamental concepts of information technology (IT) management in a business environment. Picasso on...

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Spanish professor Maurice Cherry to speak at summer commencement Aug. 11

AUGUST 2, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman Spanish professor Dr. Maurice Cherry will serve as speaker when the university holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8...

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Men’s soccer team ranked No. 24 in coaches poll; 10 starters return in 2012

AUGUST 8, 2012 by Sports Information The Furman men's soccer team is ranked 24th in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Continental Tire Preseason Top 25 Poll, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Paladins return...

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Furman to hold opening convocation Aug. 30; Trustee Baxter Wynn to speak

AUGUST 27, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations The 2012-13 school year at Furman officially will get under way with an opening convocation Thursday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. in McAlister...

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Smolla to appear on ETV show tonight

OCTOBER 4, 2012 Furman President Rod Smolla will appear on ETV’s The Big Picture 7:30 p.m. tonight. The weekly show examines issues of interest to South Carolinians.  Smolla, an attorney and authority on constitutional law,...

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“Carolina and the Constitution”: President Smolla to present free lecture series

OCTOBER 3, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman president Rod Smolla, one of the nation’s top constitutional scholars, will deliver a series of free lectures at the Furman/Upcountry History Museum...

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