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Seman named to ’50 Most Influential’ Hall of Fame

Furman Chief of Staff Liz Seman wears many hats including tireless service to Greenville County Council and many other organizations. Greenville Business Magazine names her among the inductees to its "50 Most Influential" Hall of...

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Department of Music announces spring 2026 events

The Department of Music presents dozens of concerts, recitals and special guests. All are open to the public. Most are free of charge.

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Furman’s Randall Umstead named Top 30 Professional by Musical America

Umstead joined the Furman faculty in 2021. He tells Musical America Worldwide what qualities are essential for effective leadership.

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Furman alumnus Steve Grant ’80 receives S.C.’s highest civilian honor

Grant receives the Order of the Palmetto from Governor Henry McMaster. In 2012, Grant established Chris and Kelly's HOPE Foundation, which supports programs treating teens and young adults battling substance abuse and addiction.

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Alex Wilkins of Furman MBB featured in WYFF story

Men's Basketball standout Alex Wilkins, a freshman starter, speaks to WYFF News 4's Julia Morris about why he chose Furman and his predictions for the postseason.

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Furman’s Kerry Sease speaks to WYFF about federal vaccination schedule

When the government and health organizations don't agree on best practices for vaccinations, Dr. Sease says parents may be unclear about how to proceed. Trusting your family doctor or pediatrician is the best way forward...

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Brent Nelsen comments on Venezuela, Maduro on WYFF

The U.S. has led regime changes in the past, but Nelsen says this latest attempt in Venezuela appears to be less about a shift in government and more about imperialism.

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Stanfield ’24 honored in NFL’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’

Fellow Furman long snapper Julian Ashby '24 honors Bryce Stanfield '24 in the NFL initiative. He chose the National Blood Clot Alliance and "Stop the Clot" to remember his friend and raise awareness of the...

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Furman alum leads NORAD’s Santa tracking team

Furman alumna Jennifer Schaming-Ronan ’95 speaks with WYFF News 4 about her Christmastime role tracking Santa across the globe. On other days, she protects the homeland.

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Ken Kolb quoted in The Post and Courier about Spartanburg’s Northside

The word "gentrification" can strike fear in the hearts of longtime Northside residents, particularly those who rent. Ken Kolb and the Shi Institute want to make sure residents and community leaders have the information they...

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