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Local news covers queer zines collection at Furman

Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.

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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being

Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.

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Schuck explains impact of FAFSA delays in WaPo

FAFSA delays translate to compressed decision-making windows for all involved from students and families to college admissions offices. Furman's Emily Schuck explains how her office is navigating a difficult process.

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In praise of ‘The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts’

Hannah Crafts fled North and finished a novel of her life in slavery and her escape from her enslaver's North Carolina home. Her identity long remained a mystery until Hecimovich uncovered a trove of details...

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Philanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment

Two philanthropy publications report on the $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment to three colleges in the Carolinas, including Furman.

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NYT opinion contributor cites work by Furman’s Jim Guth

Do white evangelical voters really deify Donald Trump, or is the relationship between voters and Trump more transactional? Opinion columnist Edsall draws from Guth's work to answer some difficult questions.

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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Caroline Vickery ’22 publishes paper in Environmental Management

Vickery worked with John Quinn on a study that examines how climate change-induced rainfall and urban development impact ecosystems and the services they provide.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Furman acquires ‘Poems,’ the ‘crowning jewel’ of teaching collection

Furman has acquired a first-edition copy of Phillis Wheatley’s “Poems,” published in 1773. It is the first book by an African American, the first book by an African American woman and the first book of...

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