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Riley announces winner of education award

The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds have announced the winner of the 2013 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSCsm Award for Excellence. The award, which highlights innovative educational initiatives throughout the state, was presented...

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Abstract paintings by Gambrell on display

New abstract paintings by Furman University alumnus Andy Gambrell will be on display Nov. 7 through Dec. 13 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m.,...

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Life as a Roman soldier

In modern times, many view the Roman soldier as an elite killing machine, a well-drilled and trained warrior, a picture of power and strength. Those assumptions are accurate, according to Professor Jonathan Zarecki, a professor...

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New program helps international students adjust to life in U.S.

Viet Le ’17 set foot on Furman's campus for the first time in August, carrying nothing but two suitcases and a backpack. He made the 8,500-mile journey from Hanoi, Vietnam, bringing only clothes, his favorite...

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Growing interest in Economics

Academics, clubs, study broad programs, small class sizes. Furman had everything Emily Hunter was looking for. What she hadn’t decided on when she arrived at Furman was a major. “I dabbled in just about everything...

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Singer Guy Penrod in concert Nov. 3

Guy Penrod, award-winning country gospel singer and former member of The Bill Gaither Vocal Band, will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. Special guest Buddy Jewell will...

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“Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene?”

Duke University religion professor Mark Goodacre will speak on the Furman campus Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. His CLP talk, “Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene?” is...

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Furman 35 Appalachian State 24

[caption id="attachment_8831" align="alignright" width="361"] Senior Eric Dolan, seen here in action against Lander, played a pivotal defensive role in the Paladins victory over Appalachian State.[/caption] In one of the biggest wins in recent club history,...

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Coming soon: Fall Fest

This Saturday, Furman will host Fall Fest, an annual event organized by Heller Service Corps. Children from nearby areas will visit campus to celebrate Halloween and enjoy activities including face painting, cookie decorating, carnival rides...

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Herring Center hosts art show

The Herring Center for Continuing Education at Furman University will host a juried art exhibition Nov. 4 – Dec. 16 in the Baiden Gallery of the Herring Center on campus. “Transformation, Community and Self” highlights accomplished...

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