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A South Carolina sports dynasty

Before Clemson became a football powerhouse and the University of South Carolina put itself on the national map with its baseball program, Furman built a college dynasty in the Palmetto State with its golf program....

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In praise of “Seeking Abraham”

Furman University was founded in Edgefield, South Carolina (in 1826) before moving to Greenville, so it is not unusual for the local newspaper to be interested in what the university is doing. The Edgefield Advertiser...

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Furman professor: Raising gas taxes could create savings

How do you give people incentives to make choices that are good for the environment? Specifically, how do you persuade motorists to drive cars that don’t spew excessive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?...

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Helping elephants, guiding puppets: Graduates continue their education in Asia

The basics of moving nearly 10,000 miles away are simple: pack breathable clothing, get vaccinations. It’s the other steps – mentally preparing to embrace a very different way of life – that call for more...

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Bridges program brings college within reach

It’s a rite of passage for some college-bound teenagers: Load up the car and head out to tour colleges during spring break. But the cost of those trips adds up. And for students who would...

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Katiemarie Owen ’22 qualifies for July’s Miss Majorette of America pageant

Katiemarie Owen ’22 fulfilled one dream when she was selected to be the feature twirler for the Paladin Regiment, Furman’s marching band, as a freshman. A second came true Sunday when she won the title...

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Gary named Team USA head coach for 2019 IAAF World Championship

A record five Furman athletes were in the field when the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships began June 5 in Austin, Texas, marking just the latest example of Robert Gary’s penchant for taking the...

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Board of Trustees approves recommendations to rename hall, honor first African-American student

The Furman University Board of Trustees has approved a number of recommendations made by the board’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice, including removing “James C.” from James C. Furman Hall, and creating a statue...

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Ben Gamble ’19 publishes his first novel

If anyone would know Ben Gamble ’19 was writing a book, you’d think it would be the person teaching his creative writing class. But Assistant Professor of English Laura Morris was as surprised as anyone...

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Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members, and granted emeritus status to 13 professors who are retiring this summer. The board also recognized...

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