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Dana Thorpe named museum director

A national leader in historical museum management has been appointed Executive Director of the Upcountry History Museum-Furman, University President Rod Smolla announced today. Dana L. Thorpe, who has more than 28 years of experience working...

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Sister Peggy O’Neill commencement address

SISTER PEGGY O’NEILL COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS MAY 4, 2013 FURMAN UNIVERSITY I am honored and humbled by your President Rodney Smolla and the Administration of your university that they would ask me to address you. And...

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Needtobreathe comes home to Furman

Needtobreathe, the popular rock band headed by 2003 Furman graduate Bear Rinehart, will come to Timmons Arena Saturday, April 6 to perform in concert. The concert begins at 9 p.m.  Tickets are $29.50 for the...

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Furman receives mentions in Netflix series

Beau Willimon needed some color for his new Netflix series, “House of Cards,” so he decided to borrow from the story he knew best: his own. The Oscar-nominated writer and producer, legally named Pack Beauregard...

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Furman to host six high school graduations this week

By Shannice Singletary, 14, Contributing Writer It is shaping up to be a busy week at Furman, as Timmons Arena is to house a score of high school graduations this Wednesday and Thursday.  More than...

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“Indians and the Land”: An uneasy history

Furman president Rod Smolla, one of the nation’s top constitutional scholars, will discuss the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, “South Carolina v. Catawba Indian Tribe, Inc.” Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Upcountry...

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The Eleventh Hour, a reading by South Carolina poets

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Furman welcomes South Carolina poets Warren Slesinger, Phebe Davidson, Skip Eisiminger, and Ed Madden, for a reading in the Pitts Room of the Duke Library, Wednesday, April 17, 4:30...

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Commencement moved to Timmons Arena

Due to inclement weather and the forecast for continuing rain, commencement exercises scheduled for the Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium this evening will be held in Timmons Arena. Overflow seating is available in McAlister Auditorium, where...

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President Smolla to step down June 30

Furman president Rod Smolla will step down from his position June 30, 2013 for personal reasons, Board of Trustees chairman Richard Cullen announced today. The board has elected Carl Kohrt, Ph.D., a graduate of the...

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Making the spring Dean’s List

See the Furman students who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the...

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