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A power player in the world of sports

Cindy Davis, a 1984 Furman graduate and president of Nike Golf, has been named to Sports Illustrated magazine’s “50 Most Powerful People in Sports.” According to SI, the “power that runs sports isn’t physical, despite all those power...

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“50 Most Powerful People in Sports”

Cindy Davis, a 1984 Furman graduate and president of Nike Golf, has been named to Sports Illustrated magazine’s “50 Most Powerful People in Sports.” The top 50 includes NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NBA commissioner David...

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Taking center stage

When Tyler Mitchell started his senior year at Furman, he was looking for a challenge. His theatre professors were happy to give him one: a chance to direct a full-length play. “We encourage students to...

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Taking Center Stage

[caption id="attachment_5850" align="aligncenter" width="750" caption="Tyler Mitchell directs a full-length play"][/caption] When Tyler Mitchell started his senior year at Furman, he was looking for a challenge. His theatre professors were happy to give him one: a...

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Whirling Dervishes to perform

Furman University hosts the world famous Whirling Dervishes from Turkey in a performance Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. “Dance of Colours” is open to the public and presented by...

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Aspen String Trio in concert March 18

Furman University hosts the Aspen String Trio in a concert Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The performance is open to the public, and is a Sound Quality Series event. Tickets...

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Remembering an act of courage

On March 2, 1961, a large group of high school and college students gathered at Zion Baptist Church in Columbia. Their purpose was to peacefully confront the state government and the people of South Carolina...

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Award-winning Horsley studies skin’s mysteries

by Sarah Webb Two thousand twelve was an especially good year for biologist Valerie Horsley ’98. First, the Yale University professor won a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, which comes with research...

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Here’s to the ladies who brunch

by Peggy Haymes I walk into the room with the usual tables and linens and a breakfast buffet down one side. Sometimes I see people I know and eagerly greet them. Most of the time,...

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Entrepreneurial Spirit

by Andy Peters David Trone walks past a display featuring holiday wine suggestions. He sees an assistant manager standing behind the customer-service desk at the McLean, Va., location of Total Wine & More and asks...

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