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Furman Singers on tour, closing concerts set for March 11 and 12

The Furman Singers will wrap up their annual spring tour with two concerts on the Furman University campus Monday, March 11, and Tuesday, March 12, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. The concerts are...

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Furman hosts author, Soteria CEO Jerry Blassingame in talk March 19

Jerry Blassingame, author, company founder and criminal justice reform advocate, will speak about his book “Reclaimed: A Story of Second Chances” Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Furman University Bookstore located in the...

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Remembering the life and legacy of Ralph Hendricks

The Greenville Journal paid tribute to the late Ralph S. Hendricks, Simpsonville mayor (1975-1987) and trustee emeritus at Furman University. Reporter Cindy Landrum spoke with Athletics Director Mike Buddie, Furman Director of Donor Relations Allison...

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TEDx conference held at Furman

TEDx is known nationally for its short, hard-hitting talks that explore new ideas. Furman's 7th annual event, TEDxFurmanU, is the largest student-run TED event in the Southeast. CBS affiliate WSPA 7 News covered the event,...

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Upstate women golfers at Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Furman University will be well represented at the first-ever Augusta National Women's Amateur championship set for April 3-6 at the home of the iconic Masters Tournament. Of the four Upstate women qualifying for the tournament,...

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Study sheds light on poverty in Upstate Hispanic community

A two-year study of Hispanics in Greenville will help policymakers understand the needs of the community, which makes up 9 percent of the county's population. The study was conducted by Furman Earth and Environmental Sciences...

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Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen in concert Feb. 28

Steinway Artist Sandra Wright Shen will present a recital Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. [caption id="attachment_38044" align="alignright" width="284"] Shen will perform the music of Bach,...

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Churches: The heartbeat of African-American communities

In an article appearing in the Greenville Journal, Furman Professor of Religion Helen Lee Turner comments on why so many slaves converted to Christianity in the 18th century. In the story, which explores the impact...

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Not your typical spring break

Some students spend spring break in far-flung lands. Others seek warmer climates at nearby or distant shores. And likely most take respite in their hometowns and visit with friends and family. But some opt for...

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Tenor Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko present recital Feb. 24

Isai Jess Muñoz, tenor and assistant professor of voice and opera at the University of Delaware, will present a recital Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus....

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