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Museum exhibit shares The Duke Endowment’s 100-year history, James B. Duke’s vision

The traveling exhibit will be featured in the Upcountry History Museum Feb. 10-March 3, before moving to Anderson County.

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From China to New York and academia to the U.N., alumna’s journey continues

A decade spent mostly in academia has now led Xiaoman Dong ’14 to a position at the United Nations (U.N.) in New York City and the impressive title of Associate Communications Officer at the U.N.’s...

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‘An opportunity to celebrate’

Judith Williams, an assistant professor of anthropology, hopes Black History Month will be a window into the variation and diversity of the African diaspora – a window that will remain open year-round.

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Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 remarks by Abijah Leamon ’24

Joseph Vaughn Day 2024>> Student Diversity Council President Abijah Leamon ’24 Daniel Chapel, Furman University Jan. 26, 2024   Good morning, everybody! Joseph Vaughn Family, Erica Ramsey and loved ones, President Davis, Furman faculty, staff, students...

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Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 remarks by President Elizabeth Davis

Joseph Vaughn Day 2024 >> Furman University President Elizabeth Davis Daniel Chapel, Furman University Jan. 26, 2024   Good afternoon. Thank you for braving the weather to be here. We’ve had so much rain lately,...

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Joseph Vaughn Day calls Furman community to ‘be part of the journey’

The life and legacy of Joseph Vaughn ’68, Furman’s first Black undergraduate student, are a challenge to commit to the community, said speakers at this year’s celebration.

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Clearly Furman raises $92.5 million for The Furman Advantage

Furman alumni and friends have contributed $92.5 million toward a goal of $126 million for The Furman Advantage, the university’s four-year educational framework shaped by mentoring, advising, engaged learning and classroom learning.

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Comedy is serious business for student improv troupe

The members of Improvable Cause get laughs while honing skills they can use in the workplace and a host of other offstage settings.

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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman

The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.

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Department of Music announces spring calendar of events

Calendar includes dozens of performances by ensembles, faculty and guests. Most events are free of charge. All are open to the public.

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