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Furman alum draws praise in President Obama speech

When President Barack Obama spoke at the White House on Feb. 27 to announce the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, he made mention of 2001 Furman graduate Maurice Owens. The initiative is an effort to improve...

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Furman alum draws praise in President Obama speech

When President Barack Obama spoke at the White House on Feb. 27 to announce the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, he made mention of 2001 Furman graduate Maurice Owens. The initiative is an effort to improve...

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Paladins go 2-1 in round robin

Furman compiled a 2-1 record in a short round-robin tournament Feb. 22 hosted by the Citadel. They bested the College of Charleston from start to finish 24-5 in the first contest. The team moved the...

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Furman Singers hit the road for spring tour

The Furman University Singers will be on tour Sunday, March 9 through Tuesday, March 18 performing at local and regional churches, with a closing concert in Furman’s McAlister Auditorium. The concerts are conducted by Dr. Hugh...

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Training for Warriors creator to speak March 4

Furman alumnus and Training for Warriors creator Martin Rooney will speak Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. His talk, “The Science of Success: How to Succeed in...

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Theologian to speak about religious diversity Feb. 27

Theologian and religion scholar John J. Thatamanil will visit Furman University Thursday, Feb. 27 to deliver the Kendrick-Poerschke lecture on “Rethinking Religious Diversity: Comparison After ‘Religion’.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at...

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History Professor Ching authors new book

Furman University History Professor Erik Ching, Ph.D., has written a new book about military regimes in El Salvador. Authoritarian El Salvador: Politics and the Origins of the Military Regimes, 1880–1940, is published by University of Notre Dame...

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Arbor Day Foundation honors Furman

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman University as a 2013 Tree Campus USA® for its dedication to effective urban forest management. Furman has earned the honor six consecutive years. Tree Campus USA is a national...

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Constructing peace in a conflicted land

Perhaps one of the most exciting parts about being a student is the unknown surrounding life after Furman. Life can take many different paths, and for Rev. Shelvis ’01 and Rev. Nancy ’02 Smith-Mather, serving...

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