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Chan Named Dean of International Admissions

Furman University has announced the appointment of Candice Chan as Dean of International Admissions. Chan brings to Furman extensive experience in the field of international student enrollment as the university seeks to expand its global...

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Furman Joins “ALL IN” Campus Democracy Challenge

Recognizing the importance of helping college students form the habits of civic engagement and participation, Furman University announced today that it has joined the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to improve, measure and celebrate its...

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United Way and Furman Partner in Needs Assessment

In an effort to strengthen Greenville’s ability to build a Cycle of Success for current and future generations, United Way of Greenville County will partner with Furman University to undertake a needs assessment in neighborhoods...

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Riley Institute Announces Finalists for Education Award

Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be named at a luncheon Friday, Oct. 14, at...

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Alum Named GCS Teacher of Year

It took only a volunteer activity in a third grade classroom to shift her pre-health college track to education, but that was all the confirmation she needed. For Katie Saunders, a 2009 Furman University graduate...

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Art by Zac Benson on display Sept. 2-Oct. 2

Art by Zac Benson will be on display in Furman University’s Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building, Sept. 2-Oct. 2. Thompson Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A reception and talk with Benson is set...

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Professor and student collaborate on research about cavity-nesters

Despite exploding urbanization and its role in declining bird populations, the future looks bright for the Brown-headed Nuthatch in South Carolina. New research led by Furman University student Jesse Wood and Biology professor Dr. John...

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Riley Institute selects new class of diversity leaders

Poised to join more than 1,700 Riley Fellows from across the state, 43 leaders from the Upstate and surrounding areas have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI)....

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A Sustainable Model for Area Farms

As part of a $135,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, Furman University Biology professor John Quinn, and Earth and Environmental Sciences professors Brannon Andersen and Courtney Quinn will tap area farms to...

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Furman names Corporate Sustainability Fellows

The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized four executives as Corporate Sustainability Fellows (CSF). They are: Bill Flanagan (Leader, EcoAssessment Center of Excellence, General Electric) Mikee Johnson (CEO and President, Cox...

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