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Furman demonstrates commitment to well-being with mindfulness program

Led by Meghan Slining, an associate professor of health sciences, and supported by the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course has benefited Furman alumni.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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History course illuminates complex early relations between Indigenous and European groups

Students are learning how the extraordinary range of Native American cultures from the Inuit to the Aztecs formed alliances and rivalries with European settlers, invaders, missionaries and traders.

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Space weather forecasting could help prepare for solar storms, says senior

Here comes the sun, says Jack Brewster ’24, and it won’t be all right if solar activity causes widespread internet outages within the next few years. A data compilation project the senior has been collaborating...

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During end-of-term crunch time, Furman unites to relieve student stress

A year-round commitment to mental resilience is enhanced during exams and other high-stress times with study breaks, mindfulness practices, mini-massages, snacks and dogs.

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Clearly Furman campaign passes 90% of alumni engagement goal

Clearly Furman, the Campaign for Our Third Century has reached 90.25% of its goal of engaging 60% of alumni and has achieved 96.84% of its goal of reaching 22,500 donors. Alumni and friends of the...

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Field trips engage seminar students with lived experience of autism

Led by Erin Hahn, a professor and chair of psychology, the students have spent several days interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder at schools and organizations across Greenville County.

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Board of Trustees gains four new members

During its meeting in October, the board continued its work providing leadership and strategic direction for Furman University.

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Trone Center for Mental Fitness dedicated as ‘innovative hub’ for student care

The renovation and expanded resources were made possible by a gift from David ’77 and June Trone.

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For first-generation students, challenges lead to opportunities

Members of the first-generation community at Furman – including faculty and administrators as well as students – connected and celebrated during First-Gen Week.

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