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More leading sedentary life, professor says

According to a recent study by the World Health Organization the top two risks for mortality in the world are high blood pressure and tobacco use. High blood pressure is responsible 13 percent of deaths...

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Spend an evening “In a Town Near Faith”

On Saturday, Nov. 9 as part of Furman’s homecoming festivities, the Theatre Arts department will sponsor the reading of a new play by alum Randall David Cook, “In a Town Near Faith.” The reading, which...

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Furman Symphonic Winds in concert Nov. 15

Furman Symphonic Winds will present its fall concert Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. The concert is open to the public, and is part of Furman’s Cultural Life Program. Conducted by Furman music professor...

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Playhouse to host reading of “In a Town Near Faith”

On Saturday, Nov. 9 as part of Furman’s homecoming festivities, the Theatre Arts department will sponsor the reading of a new play by alum Randall David Cook, “In a Town Near Faith.” The reading, which is...

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Randall David Cook follows his passion

Randall David Cook, a 1991 Furman graduate and playwright who is on campus this fall as a Duke Endowment Artist-in-Residence, has been hard at work on a new play, “Pomp and Circumstance,” that will have...

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Randall David Cook follows his passion

Randall David Cook, a 1991 Furman graduate and playwright who is on campus this fall as a Duke Endowment Artist-in-Residence, has been hard at work on a new play, “Pomp and Circumstance,” that will have...

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Jesse Jackson spends a few days at Furman

At age 13, long before he became one of America’s foremost leaders for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., Greenville native Jesse Jackson dreamed of attending Furman University, earning a degree, and perhaps eventually...

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A note to FROGs

The good news is that Furman has had an excellent season. We are 4-1, defeated Appalachian State, are headed to the play-offs and ranked 21st in the nation among Division II teams. The bad news...

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Riley announces winner of education award

The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have announced the winner of the 2013 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSCsm Award for Excellence. The award, which highlights innovative educational initiatives throughout the state, was presented...

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Abstract paintings by Gambrell on display

New abstract paintings by Furman University alumnus Andy Gambrell will be on display Nov. 7 through Dec. 13 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m.,...

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