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Geek out over Christmas films

The holiday season brings a full slate of must-see movies, among them, "A Christmas Story," "White Christmas," and "It's a Wonderful Life." The Upcountry History Museum - Furman University was featured in The New York...

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Julian Reed: The evolution of ActivEd

Julian Reed, a professor of health sciences at Furman University, says as a youngster, he got into trouble for moving and talking at school. So it's only fitting that decades later, he becomes the founder...

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A Newsletter proposal, in six words

It takes a lot of moxie to proffer a Thanksgiving Day marriage proposal in The New York Times. Or maybe it takes a lot of faith in a relationship, or just plain love. Furman University...

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Scientists engineer dreams to understand the sleeping brain

[caption id="attachment_45393" align="alignright" width="400"] Erin Wamsley, Furman Department of Psychology[/caption] New studies by dream researchers promise to move the field from "fringe" to mainstream, says Furman University's Erin Wamsley, a professor of psychology and neuroscience....

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The end-of-year sprint

In a daily news wrap from POLITICO, "Huddle" reports on year-end congressional highlights. Among the tidbits is news about Furman University alumnus Jimmy Peacock '16. Peacock, a politics and international affairs graduate and campaign manager...

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Let there be Peace

There are countless things that make Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, the gem that it is. Downtown Greenville boasts scores of restaurants, a thriving craft beer industry, and a stunning suspension bridge overlooking...

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Art department presents ‘Matthew Baumgardner: Grids and Glyphs’

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of visual artist Matthew C. Baumgardner (1955-2018) will be presented by the Furman University Department of Art Jan. 19-Feb. 19 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building....

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Innovation Hour brings good ideas to life

Creative people find outlets for their gifts through paint and canvas, a camera lens, ink and paper, clay on a potter’s wheel, or maybe a well-worn stage. But where’s the conduit for a great idea,...

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Furman recognized as top performer in Sustainable Campus Index

Furman University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No. 9 overall among baccalaureate institutions and moving up from last year’s No. 10 slot. A publication of the...

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Here’s how Furman is developing into SoCon’s top program

Ahead of Furman Men's Basketball season opener against USC Upstate set for Nov. 28, The Greenville News reported that the Paladins have been picked to finish second in the Southern Conference according to a poll...

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