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Summer commencement Aug. 10

Furman professor John Shelley, who retired this summer after teaching religion at the university for 33 years, will serve as speaker when Furman holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. in...

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Furman issues call to local artists

Furman is looking for local artists to be part of a permanent collection that will be housed in the school’s Herring Center for Continuing Education. Artists are called to submit work for a juried exhibition...

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Learning for You offers new classes

Furman University’s Learning for You is forging new educational partnerships with community organizations and businesses to offer engaging non-credit classes for learners of all ages. Registration opens this week for classes including Japanese language and...

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Furman gears up for new school year

Furman’s 2013-14 academic year will officially get underway Tuesday, Aug. 27 when students attend their first day of classes. Approximately 800 freshmen will report to campus Friday, Aug. 23 and take part in four days...

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Furman to hold convocation Sept. 10

Furman’s 2013-14 academic year will officially get underway with an opening convocation Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Furman interim president Carl Kohrt will preside as the university welcomes the class of...

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Meet the 2013-14 Furman Fellows

Five Furman seniors have been named Furman Fellows for the current academic year. The students are Bryan Betts of Tega Cay, Kristina Pardo of Weston, Fla., Elisabeth Schlaudt of Greenville, Carrie Seigler of Greenville, and Jacob...

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Furman unveils Paladin logo

A new playing surface was not the only thing Furman unveiled during its first home football game Saturday against Presbyterian College. The school also rolled out a revamped logo of the Paladin mascot, which now...

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Furman welcomes new members to board

The Furman University Board of Trustees welcomed five new members to the board during its fall meeting Saturday. The new trustees are Ed Good of Greenville, Francie Heller of Greenwich, Conn., Gordon Herring of Greenville, Richard...

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Furman joins healthcare alliance with Greenville Health System

Furman and Greenville Health System have entered into a new academic partnership that will allow Furman to develop innovative programs for undergraduate students interested in health-related careers and provide them with an array of hands-on...

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Symphony Orchestra presents concert Oct. 18

The Furman Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for...

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