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Furman professors awarded research grants

Furman University professors Christopher W. Blackwell, Ph.D., (Classics) and Jeanine Stratton, Ph.D., (Business & Accounting) have been awarded Faculty Research Grants through The Furman Standard program. The grants are valued at $3,000 annually over three...

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Paul Thomas publishes new book

Furman education professor Paul Thomas has published "Beware the Roadbuilders: Literature as Resistance" (Garn Press). Said Kevin Welner, director of the National Education Policy Center, “Literature, Thomas shows us, can and should be a source...

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FSO & Oratorio Chorus perform April 24

The Furman University Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present a concert Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. “Old Testament Heroes,” is a Sound Quality Concert Series event and is...

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Food fight

Childhood obesity is arguably one of the more pressing and complex public health issues in the United States. The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention cites studies showing dramatic increases in obesity among youth,...

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Hicken wins SCICU teaching award

Leslie W. Hicken, Professor of Music at Furman University, has been awarded a 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually recognizes one faculty member from...

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Riley Institute recruits Quinn, promotes Martin

The Riley Institute has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the Institute, and has promoted Jacki Martin, formerly Associate Director of...

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Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble in concert April 17

The Furman Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present a concert Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The concert, “Viva Chesebro!” is open to the public. Tickets for the Sound...

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Notre Dame psychology professor to speak April 27

Notre Dame psychology professor Cindy S. Bergeman, Ph.D., will speak Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on the Furman University campus. A reception with Dr. Bergeman follows in the Bryan Garden...

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Furman Theatre to present “The Threepenny Opera”

Furman University Theatre will present "The Threepenny Opera" by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill April 15-18, 22, and 25 at 8 p.m., with matinees April 18, 19, and 25 at 3 p.m. in the Theatre...

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Art by Class of 2015 on display in Thompson Gallery

Art by 11 Furman seniors will be on display through May 9 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. One Screw Loose is a collection of works based on the artists’ own...

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