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Furman launches strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability

"FUture Focused," a five-year plan, enumerates priorities and goals for strengthening the academic experience for students and deepening relationships with the community.

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Furman graduates nearly 500 in two ceremonies

Weather forced commencement events inside but spirits weren't dampened. Family and friends came out to support 491 graduates who walked in two ceremonies in McAlister Auditorium.

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Alex Threlkeld ’24 bound for Germany with a Fulbright teaching grant

Threlkeld is the 53rd student in Furman's history to receive a Fulbright grant. He'll serve as an English teaching assistant in the Rhineland-Palatinate region near the French border.

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Senior Spotlight 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Meet six Furman seniors who represent diverse talent and immeasurable promise.

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Former Director of Bands Hicken to conduct, alum to premiere new music

The May 5 Greenville Symphony performances conducted by Les Hicken highlight wind instruments and a world premiere by Furman alumnus Erik Franklin '11.

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Alumnus performs, mentor conducts in May 5 Peace Center concert

Composer and musician Erik Franklin '11 will play an original piece for the clarinet while Les Hicken, former director of bands at Furman, will wave the baton in the Peace Center's Gunter Theater.

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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost

Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.

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U.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement

As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.

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Leadership awards honor student legacies, impact

The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.

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Furman Engaged continues to highlight The Furman Advantage

A record number of students participated in this year's Furman Engaged, covering topics from piano music of Bohemia to cryptological warfare.

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Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre gets promo in local news

Paul Hyde tees up Furman's production of Jacques Offenbach’s "Orpheus in the Underworld." The event takes place April 13 and 14 in McAlister Auditorium.

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Hutton receives 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award

Twenty-one SCICU member colleges and universities name their honorees each year. They were recognized April 9 at an awards dinner in Columbia.

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