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Furman University students gain insight into fishing activities in Prampram

Janet Kwami, associate professor of communication studies at Furman University, accompanied about a dozen students to West Africa's Ghana for a three-week May Experience course, "Media and Culture in Ghana." Part of the excursion included...

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5 things to watch, read and listen to this Pride

Brandon Tensley, a 2012 Furman University German studies and political science alumnus, celebrates Pride with a piece for CNN's "Race Deconstructed" newsletter. The CNN national political writer offers a list of entertainment options that explore LGBTQ+...

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Walker Zimmerman’s USMNT journey: How faith and fortitude helped him become America’s best center-back

Nashville SC defender and USMNT member Walker Zimmerman '15 is set to become the third player in Furman University's history to compete in a FIFA World Cup later this year in Qatar. Zimmerman, who played...

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President Biden announces five new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys

Adair Ford Boroughs, a 2002 Furman University alumna, has been named a nominee for United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. News of the nomination was announced by The White House. The announcement...

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Math & The Mouse — a (mini) semester at Disney World

Furman Mathematics Professor John Harris says he gets a few skeptics about the rigor of a class that takes place in Disney World. But the Furman University students who attend the three-week May Experience are...

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Economic cycles: Bikes pump more than millions into local economy

In a story appearing in Upstate Business Journal about the economic benefits of greenways and bike trails, a Furman University alumnus and a Furman professor weigh in. Ty Houck '93, a geology alum and director...

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Thirty-seven Upstate leaders graduate from The Riley Institute’s DLI

Upstate Business Journal published news about the graduates of The Riley Insitute's 31st class of the Upstate Diversity Leaders Initiative. The 37 leaders participated in discussions and scenarios designed to examine sensitive issues related to...

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Al Gore’s climate project names new CEO

A unanimous vote by The Climate Reality Project's board of directors has ushered in a new CEO, Phyllis A. Cuttino, a 1988 Furman University political science and history alumna. Cuttino, a longtime climate and clean...

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Furman’s Anna Morgan gears up for U.S. Open

FOX Carolina Sports sat down with Furman University's Anna Morgan '23 about her road to the 2022 U.S. Open, which begins June 2. Morgan, a Spartanburg, South Carolina, native who began playing golf at age...

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Ten questions with Ty Houck of Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

In a Q&A piece for GVL Today, Furman University geology alumnus Ty Houck '93 offered his take on food, future developments, Upstate visionaries and more. Houck, director of greenways, natural and historic resources for Greenville...

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