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Paul Thomas weighs in on school takeovers

“Turnaround school district” is the name given to schools where state charter initiatives are applied to salvage at-risk or low-performing schools. The moniker has all sorts of positive connotations—180-degree change, an educational about-face, and school...

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Mark Lilla of Columbia University to speak March 30

Journalist and Professor of Humanities at Columbia University Dr. Mark Lilla will speak on the campus of Furman University Wednesday, March 30 at 5 p.m. in Watkins Room of Trone Student Center. His talk, “The...

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Furman students join APEC’s Voices of the Future

Each year Furman University’s Riley Institute sends a student delegation to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. APEC, a conglomeration of 21 member economies, aims to promote sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Two...

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Furman students join APEC’s Voices of the Future

Each year Furman University’s Riley Institute sends a student delegation to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. APEC, a conglomeration of 21 member economies, aims to promote sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Two...

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Jazz Ensemble and Combos present concert Feb. 12

The Furman Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos will present a concert Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman University campus. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. The CLP...

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Fox News contributor Juan Williams speaks Feb. 3

Fox News contributor and author Juan Williams will speak on the campus of Furman University Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference center. His CLP talk, “A Sustaining Responsibility: King and the Exercise of...

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Noted pollster, public policy expert to speak Feb. 10

Peter D. Hart, one of America’s leading pollsters and public policy experts, will speak on campus Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference Center. His talk, “The Mood of America 2016: The Presidential Race,”...

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Furman Theatre to stage Simon’s “Rumors”

Furman University Theatre will present Rumors by Neil Simon Feb. 17-20 and 25-27 at 8 p.m., with matinee showings Feb. 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. All performances take place in The Playhouse on campus. Directed...

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Thomas sounds off on educational opportunity vs. accountability

Furman education professor Dr. Paul Thomas spars with editors of The State who, in a Jan. 7 piece, say school accountability should not be abandoned with the dismantling of No Child Left Behind. Thomas says...

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Prints by Jonathan McFadden on display

Prints by Jonathan McFadden, professor at the College of Fine Arts, School of Art & Visual Studies at University of Kentucky, will be on display in Furman University’s Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building, Feb. 15-March...

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