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How to prevent sexual assault and date violence

Furman is a safe campus and most students don’t consider issues like sexual assault or dating violence. However, in a Tuesday lecture titled “Stand up and Speak” Jenna Vee Church from the Julie Valentine Center...

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The economics of adultery

Did the financial crisis of 2008 drive married couples to adultery? In the Wonkblog of The Washington Post, an article headlined “The economics of adultery” examined whether there was any correlation between unfaithfulness and a faltering economy. Among...

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Carl Kohrt Commencement Address (2014)

Furman Interim President Carl Kohrt delivered the commencement address at Furman's 2014 spring graduation exercises.

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Allie Simmons Commencement Speech (2014)

Graduating senior Allie Simmons,  a communications studies major from Dallas, Texas, delivered the student commencement address at Furman's 2014 graduation exercises.

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Will a Furman alum be the next prime minister of Finland?

According to news reports over the last few days, Furman graduate Alexander Stubb could become Finland’s next prime minister. Stubb, who currently serves as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, announced Tuesday that he...

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Furman to hold commencement May 10

Furman Interim President Carl Kohrt will serve as speaker when the school holds its commencement exercises Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Paladin Stadium. Graduating senior Allie Simmons, a communication studies major from Dallas, Tex.,...

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Commencement exercises still planned for Paladin Stadium

Commencement exercises will be held in Paladin Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. as planned.  Furman officials will continue to monitor the weather situation very closely and will update degree candidates, families, and friends immediately through...

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The geology of landslides

Mountaintops across the Upstate are at risk from landslides, and local geologists warn that if a landslide occurred in certain high-risk spots, it could wipe out mountain homes and endanger lives. Several professors in Furman’s...

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Athletic department celebrates its year of success

Football All-American Dakota Dozier and women’s tennis standout Ansley Speaks were named Furman Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively, this week at the school’s ESPY style all-sports awards banquet held at Timmons Arena....

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Furman partners with Wake Forest School of Business

Furman students pursuing managerial careers will have a new option for graduate school under a partnership established with the Wake Forest University School of Business. The Wake Forest-Furman Honors Program will provide Furman students who meet...

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