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Merkt named President of SACUBO

Furman University Vice President of Finance and Administration Mary Lou Merkt has been named President of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). SACUBO, first organized in 1928, is an independent professional development...

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Carl Kohrt Commencement Address (2014)

Furman Interim President Carl Kohrt delivered the commencement address at Furman's 2014 spring graduation exercises.

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Allie Simmons Commencement Speech (2014)

Graduating senior Allie Simmons,  a communications studies major from Dallas, Texas, delivered the student commencement address at Furman's 2014 graduation exercises.

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Will a Furman alum be the next prime minister of Finland?

According to news reports over the last few days, Furman graduate Alexander Stubb could become Finland’s next prime minister. Stubb, who currently serves as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, announced Tuesday that he...

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Furman to hold commencement May 10

Furman Interim President Carl Kohrt will serve as speaker when the school holds its commencement exercises Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Paladin Stadium. Graduating senior Allie Simmons, a communication studies major from Dallas, Tex.,...

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Commencement exercises still planned for Paladin Stadium

Commencement exercises will be held in Paladin Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. as planned.  Furman officials will continue to monitor the weather situation very closely and will update degree candidates, families, and friends immediately through...

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The geology of landslides

Mountaintops across the Upstate are at risk from landslides, and local geologists warn that if a landslide occurred in certain high-risk spots, it could wipe out mountain homes and endanger lives. Several professors in Furman’s...

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Wroblewski awarded State Department scholarship

Karlee Wroblewski, a Furman University sophomore from Somerset, Wis., has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) from the U.S. Department of State to undergo intensive study of the Chinese language. Wroblewski, who will spend...

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Athletic department celebrates its year of success

Football All-American Dakota Dozier and women’s tennis standout Ansley Speaks were named Furman Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively, this week at the school’s ESPY style all-sports awards banquet held at Timmons Arena....

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Art by Furman seniors on display

Art by six Furman University seniors will be on display through May 10 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Coordinated by Furman Associate Professor of Art Michael Brodeur, “Emerge” is a...

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Furman partners with Wake Forest School of Business

Furman students pursuing managerial careers will have a new option for graduate school under a partnership established with the Wake Forest University School of Business. The Wake Forest-Furman Honors Program will provide Furman students who meet...

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Growing food. Growing jobs.

Founded by Furman alum D. Weidenbenner ’11 Mill Village Farms began in the spring of 2012 when 25 volunteers gathered to break ground on a new urban farm model. The concept is simple: build small,...

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