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Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Ravenclaw. Slytherin. Sound familiar?  Every Harry Potter fan knows the four houses that a person is assigned after completing a sorting ceremony. But at Furman University, that takes on a new meaning. “The...

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After-college prospects are bright for Furman grads

No matter what school they attend, most students are concerned about getting a job after graduation and launching their career. Luckily for Furman students, the numbers are in their favor. During a time when the...

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Conservation Lecture Series begins Jan. 28

The Greenville Zoo and Furman University will present a series of conservation lectures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 28. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. and take place in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center on...

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Holocaust scholar Eva Fogelman to speak Feb. 5

Holocaust scholar Dr. Eva Fogelman will speak about altruistic behavior during the Nazi Holocaust Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on the Furman University campus. Her talk, “Altruistic Behavior During the Holocaust:...

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Clarence Jones to speak at Furman Jan. 27

Clarence B. Jones, who served as political advisor, counsel and draft speechwriter for Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak on the Furman campus Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference...

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Former White House Staffer Speaks Jan. 29

Former presidential and congressional staffer Dr. Yuval Levin opens Furman University’s 2014 Tocqueville Program with a talk on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. in Watkins Room of Trone Student Center on campus. Dr. Levin’s talk,...

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Jazz Ensemble and Combos in concert with guest Michael Kocour Jan. 31

The Furman Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos will present a concert Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman campus. The concert is open to the public and features guest, Dr....

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Riley Institute co-hosting law symposium in Charleston

The role of social media involving law is the focus of a wide-ranging Jan. 31 conference involving legal scholars and leaders from around the country. The day-long “Social Media and the Law” symposium at the Charleston...

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Furman resumes normal operating schedule Thursday, Jan. 30

Furman University will resume its normal operating schedule on Thursday, Jan. 30. Faculty, staff and students are advised to drive carefully Thursday morning since there still may still be icy spots on the roads. As...

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TOWN magazine spotlights Bright’s photography

In the weeks leading up to Terri Bright's photography exhibition at Furman, Blair Knobel, Furman grad and editor of TOWN magazine, takes a look at Bright's work. Bright is associate professor of art at Furman....

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TOWN magazine spotlights Bright’s photographs

In the weeks leading up to Terri Bright's photography exhibition at Furman, Blair Knobel, Furman grad and editor of TOWN magazine, takes a look at Bright's work. Bright is Associate Professor of art at Furman....

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U.S. News lauds Furman for strong undergraduate teaching

Furman has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its commitment to strong undergraduate teaching. In the most recent U.S. News rankings, Furman was listed No. 11 among the nation’s liberal arts colleges that are “committed to teaching...

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