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Civil rights pioneer Harvey Gantt to speak at Furman

Harvey Gantt, the former mayor of Charlotte, N.C., and the first black student to attend Clemson University, will speak on the Furman campus Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. Gantt, who...

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Delegation from Chinese university to visit Furman

A five-member delegation from Yunnan Minzu University in China will visit the Furman University campus Sept. 14-15 as part of a new partnership between the two schools. Furman is developing four new programs with YMU, which...

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A victory to smile about

Kelley Hester, head coach of the Lady Paladin golf program, had given Furman something to smile about. In return, she got an ice bath. To mark the beginning of her third year at Furman, Hester...

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Kudos for the Furman Golf Course

The Furman Golf Club is ranked 18th among the nation’s top 30 college golf courses, according to the most recent rankings in Golfweek magazine. The national golf publication moved the Furman course up 11 spots from its...

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A welcome home

ATLANTA – As their arrival date neared, Christina Bellino ’15 hustled to get ready. Though she didn’t know their favorite foods, she went to Walmart, bought groceries, and filled their refrigerators. Though she didn’t know...

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A new era at Furman

The heavy bookshelves and smoldering cigars are long gone. Visitors entering the president’s office at Furman University today will encounter blush-colored orchids, Impressionist paintings, and a Waterford crystal cross. But the duties for Dr. Elizabeth...

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Ten faculty appointed to endowed professorships

Furman announced this week that 10 faculty members have been appointed to endowed professorships at the university. Four of the new professorships are lifetime appointments, while the other six are for limited terms. Gifts from donors...

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Still beautiful after all these years

Furman University has received yet another accolade for the beauty of its campus. According to “Best College Reviews,” Furman ranked No. 30 among the “100 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America.” To compile the list,...

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Farming for the future

The Furman University Earth and Environmental Sciences and Biology departments are steps closer to a better understanding of how sustainable agricultural practices can help both area farmers and the environment. The departments have received a...

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Bamboo festival comes to Furman

The Southeast Chapter of the American Bamboo Society will hold its 8th annual Fall Bamboo Festival on the campus of Furman University Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Trone Student Center and the...

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Two concerts on tap as part of Cellobration

The 35th annual South Carolina Cello Choir weekend, “Cellobration,” will be held on the Furman campus Friday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Registration is required for workshops and master classes. Concerts featured in Cellobration...

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Sound Quality Music Series & More

The Furman University Music Department has announced its Sound Quality Series of concerts for the 2014-2015 season. The series is sponsored by the Furman Music Department and Partners in the Arts. Tickets are $12 for adults,...

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