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It’s one game he doesn’t mind sitting out

Three years had passed, and Jake Kinsley had forgotten all about participating in a bone marrow drive during his freshman year at Furman.  He had submitted his information to “Be The Match,” a national marrow...

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Furman professor receives Governor’s Award

Dr. John Wheeler, professor of chemistry and Director of Integrative Research in the Sciences at Furman, has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in recognition of his...

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A new vision for Furman

In its 189 year history, Furman has had just a dozen individuals who have headed the university as president. And in March, Dr. Elizabeth Davis was formally inaugurated as Furman's 12th President, taking her place...

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America must understand Iran

More than 30 years ago the leading Iran historian James Bill argued, “America knows astonishingly little about Iran.” Unfortunately, we still have many things wrong. Contrary to conventional assumptions, Iranian foreign policy is not made...

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A reminder of educational failure

South Carolina has contributed significantly to the 30-plus years of education accountability begun under President Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s, including the high-profile court case over school funding detailed in the documentary Corridor of...

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Noted historian, author David McCullough to speak at American History Book Club

Historian and best-selling author David McCullough, a two-time winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, will speak on “Leadership and the History You Don’t Know” Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at...

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“Toxic Charity” author to deliver Good Lecture April 7

Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity and founder of FCS Urban Ministries in Atlanta, will deliver the Peggy and Ed Good Lecture at Furman Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Chapel. Lupton’s talk,...

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A perfect memory

He had only stopped for a cup of coffee. But sitting alone in a booth at Mrs. Winner’s Chicken and Biscuits in Nashville was a young boy clutching a radio held together with three strips...

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Earth Week Teach-In takes place March 25

Furman will sponsor an “Earth Week Teach-In” event on Wednesday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hill Atrium of the Trone Student Center. The public is invited to attend. According to...

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Furman earns “gold” status for sustainability efforts

Furman has earned a STARS Gold Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in recognition of its sustainability achievements across the campus. The university will celebrate its new “gold”...

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