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Taylor joins NPR political blog

National Public Radio announced recently that Jessica Taylor, a 2007 Furman graduate, will come on board to bolster its new political blog. Taylor, who joined The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C., as a campaign editor...

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Psychology Club lends a hand at Project Host

Furman University’s Psychology Club participated in the Lib Nanney Service Project this past Sunday. They cooked and served lunch at The Project Host Soup Kitchen. The service project, held for the first time this year, will...

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A documentary of hope

Hope Ogunsile, a Furman University junior majoring in film and business, parlayed her skills into an internship last summer with the Riley institute at Furman, the Charleston YMCA, and Camp Hope. She presented a poster...

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Making concessions

Hot dogs, soft drinks, pizza, and candy—these are the staples of the concession stand menu. Convenient? Yes. Good for you? No. But, if healthy food options were offered, would customers take advantage of them? Health sciences major...

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Furman on film

When Kayla Cartee ’17 needs to unwind, she takes a break and watches some of her Netflix favorites, Scandal and Parks and Recreation. For members of the Furman University women’s soccer team, the key to...

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Food fight

Childhood obesity is arguably one of the more pressing and complex public health issues in the United States. The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention cites studies showing dramatic increases in obesity among youth,...

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Hicken wins SCICU teaching award

Leslie W. Hicken, Professor of Music at Furman University, has been awarded a 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually recognizes one faculty member from...

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Furman alum Jerry Thomas receives honorary degree

Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, a 1963 Furman graduate who serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from...

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Exploring theatre on the British Isles

She met a theatre legend, received a tremendous gift of kindness from a stranger, saw 40 plays, and discovered food so good she’s willing to cross an ocean to eat it again. For Clare Ruble...

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Riley Institute recruits Quinn, promotes Martin

The Riley Institute has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the Institute, and has promoted Jacki Martin, formerly Associate Director of...

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Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble in concert April 17

The Furman Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present a concert Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The concert, “Viva Chesebro!” is open to the public. Tickets for the Sound...

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“Athletics and Desegregation” at Furman

Furman will sponsor a panel discussion, “Athletics and Desegregation,” Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall as part of the university’s yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of desegregation. The panelists include...

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