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A moment to savor

Students from the First Year Writing seminar Sugar and Spice recently visited the Biology Department’s Food Lab to share a holiday tradition with James B. Duke Associate Professor of Asian Studies and History Savita Nair....

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Riley Institute announces Wilkins award winners

Rep. Jay Lucas (R-Darlington), South Carolina Speaker of the House, and Bill Barnet, former mayor of Spartanburg, have been chosen as recipients of the Riley Institute’s annual David H. Wilkins awards recognizing outstanding legislative and...

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Students recognized for scholarship in political science

The Political Science Department recently presented the following 2013-2014 student awards, from left: Katherine Martin and Katie Lowery, The Henry P. Jones Medal in Political Science; Alison Bressler, Shane Farmer and Maddison Hall, Political Science Faculty Award;...

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Sterling LEGO team visits Furman

Sterling School’s LEGO League team, the Hyperbolics, visited the Furman Psychology Department last week. This extraordinary group of 10 Greenville County elementary school students have been working together to tackle the perplexing challenge of behavioral change....

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CBS News Host Bob Schieffer to speak at Riley Institute event

Bob Schieffer, Emmy Award-winning reporter and host of CBS News “Face the Nation,” will be the keynote speaker at the Riley Institute at Furman’s 10th annual David H. Wilkins awards dinner to be held in...

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Kilstofte’s “Peace” to be aired on NPR’s “From the Top”

A musical work by Furman professor Dr. Mark Kilstofte will be aired on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” Monday, Dec. 22. The composition, “Peace,” was performed by the Cantus Chamber Choir from the South...

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Furman to host D2 Rugby Final Four this weekend

Furman University will host the 2014 USA Rugby Men’s Division II College National Championship and the American Collegiate Rugby Championship December 6-7. The two-day event features some of the finest college rugby programs in the...

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Game on

If you want to buy stock that rests on the future of a soccer team—or any other type of sports team—Furman junior Andrew Kaonga soon will have a game available for you. Although Kaonga ,...

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Christmas @ Furman to be performed Dec. 5

The Furman Symphony Orchestra, Furman Singers and Chorales featuring five student soloists will present Christmas @ Furman Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors,...

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Chamber Wind Ensemble in concert Dec. 9

The Furman University Chamber Wind Ensemble will present a concert Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Presented by the Department of Music, the concert is free and open to...

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Furman to host USA Rugby D2 Final Four

Furman University will host the 2014 USA Rugby Men’s Division II College National Championship and the American Collegiate Rugby Championship December 6-7. The two-day event features some of the finest college rugby programs in the...

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Furman has built one of the nation’s top mock trial programs

So far this fall, the Furman mock trial team has participated in tournaments in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Durham, Elon, Irvine, and Philadelphia. The extensive travel and countless hours of participation pay off for Furman Mock Trial, an...

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