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Littlejohn named finalist for Oxner mentor of the year award

Furman General Counsel & Executive Associate Athletics Director Angie F. Littlejohn has been named a finalist for the G. Dewey Oxner, Jr. Mentor of the Year Award. The award winner and top 10 finalists, with...

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Economic globalization: Trump and the Upstate economy

Is economic globalization a good thing? While there are proponents and detractors on both sides of the issue, Furman Business and Accounting Professor Robert Underwood makes the case for free trade. In a column he...

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Kelly Frazier leads healthy cooking workshops

Health Sciences faculty member Kelly Frazier is dishing up workshops to bolster wellness at Furman. Open to faculty, staff and spouses, the free workshops include: March 17, Superfast Vegetable and Fruits; April 7, Easy One-Pot...

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The dining hall comes of age

After a 14-month re-evaluation of Furman food services led by Becky Vuksta, a decision was made to partner with Bon Appétit Management Company. Vuksta, Director of Auxiliary Services for Furman, looked to the firm because of...

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Sandy Roberson is honored by student and family

Wednesday, Feb. 13 was no ordinary day for Accounting Professor Sandy Roberson. During a ceremony disguised as a meeting, 30 colleagues in Business and Accounting, administration, and Roberson’s own family were on hand to witness...

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The idea of America

Furman Politics and International Affairs professor Akan Malici draws on his life experiences for an article he wrote for The Greenville News. Malici, a Turkish immigrant in Germany who later traveled to America as an...

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In praise of Greenville, S.C.

Country Living magazine cites The New York Times article about the best 52 places to visit in 2017, and the humble town of Greenville (a.k.a. "the new Charleston") makes the list. Thrillist Travel also beams about Greenville's...

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Furman named Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright students

Furman University has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students for 2016-17 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational...

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Furman Singers go on tour, close with two concerts March 13 & 14

The Furman Singers will take their music on a five-city tour beginning March 5, and will cap the tour with two concerts Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Memorial...

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100 years later, the Great War’s impact on Greenville is still evident

As the 100-year anniversary of the United States entry into WWI approaches, Furman history professor Courtney Tollison offers a brief account of how South Carolina was involved in the war effort, and the repercussions the...

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