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National Panhellenic Conference honors Furman

Furman University has received a College Panhellenic Achievement Award from the National Panhellenic Conference (Indianapolis), one of the nation’s largest advocacy organizations for women. The NPC has recognized student-managed College Panhellenics with awards of excellence...

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Furman Professor Emeritus writes book

Edgar V. McKnight, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Religion Emeritus at Furman University, has written a new book about how Baptists have shaped perceptions of Jesus. Baptists and Their Contribution to the Shaping of Jesus...

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Riley Institute helps open new high schools

South Carolina has opened its first two New Tech Network high schools, which are being funded primarily through a $2.9 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. KnowledgeWorks, which received...

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A student’s self-discovery

It took a while for Judy Gantzer, an international student from Mumbai, India, to fully appreciate the benefits of a liberal arts education, but after two years at Furman she has come to sing its...

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Duncan elected chancellor of RTS

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, a 1983 Furman graduate, has been elected chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Jackson, Miss.  Duncan is currently the John E. Richards professor of systematic and historical...

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Learning for You offers trips and classes

Furman’s ‘Learning for You’ registration is underway with more than 100 trips and classes available. Classes include Ceramics at the William Felton School of Crafts, a Social Media series, Photography, World Flavors and Wine, Culinary,and...

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Scopes: Enriching summer fun

Jaye Lasseigne wasn’t sure how elementary school students would react to learning Japanese during a summer camp. After practicing greetings and commonly used terms, Lasseigne was taken aback when students not only began responding to...

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Welcome to the neighborhood

Every neighborhood needs a great hangout. A place to eat, relax, catch up with friends, and meet new people. This fall, Furman’s neighborhood is getting its own gathering hole. The Paddock, a new pub-style restaurant,...

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Five reasons why we love Furman

From our beautiful campus in the lively city of Greenville to our small classes, there are a lot of reasons to fall in love with Furman. We asked our students, alumni, and faculty to share...

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The Gloomy Roomies live on

The Gloomy Roomies are an eclectic group of monsters living in the same apartment complex. They’re also the stars of a comic book called “Open Mic Nightmare,” written and illustrated by Furman graduate Bradd Parton....

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