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Furman University mentioned in USNWR’s ‘best places’ round-up

Learn why Greenville, South Carolina, scores No. 4 in USNWR's "Best Places to Live."

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Vickery ’22, Quinn author paper about DEI, climate policy

Furman alumna Caroline Vickery '22 and John Quinn publish a paper in Journal of Environmental Management. In a literature review, they scoured nearly 3,000 articles related to forest management and climate change policy to find...

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Where there’s smoke, there’s BBQ: MayX pulls apart the tradition

Demand for barbecue is high, but what are the costs, and how did this cultural phenomenon take off? "Barbecue: It's a Noun, Not a Verb" tackles bitter issues and tasty bits.

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Jim VandeHei and Autumn Hanna VandeHei ’94 share adoption story

May is National Foster Care Month. Learn how the VandeHeis adopted their son Kelvin five years ago. They hope to inspire others to make the leap.

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Mental health and wellbeing suggestions from the Trone Center for Mental Fitness 

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the expert staff of the Trone Center for Mental Fitness offer suggestions to help stay mentally fit throughout the year.

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Furman’s strategic plan gains media attention

Furman's "FUture Focused," a five-year strategic plan, wins coverages in local news outlets.

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Students study around the world during May Experience

From Orlando to South Africa, mountainous regions to the Valley of the Kings, Old World cities to the Galapagos Islands, Furman students and faculty make the most of the three-week term called MayX.

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Preston Cole ’16 debuts at PGA Championship

Cole, a 2016 Furman graduate and golf standout, makes his debut at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. In two video clips, he talks about his journey with an NBC affiliate...

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Furman campus featured on PBS series ‘Travels with Darley’

Furman alumnus Ty Houck gives host of PBS travel and food series a tour of campus by bike. They make stops at popular food and beverage spots along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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Furman, Lutheran Services Carolinas hold program about refugees

A local TV station covered a program hosted by Furman University and LSC about refugee resettlement and placement in the Upstate.

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Furman launches strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability

"FUture Focused," a five-year plan, enumerates priorities and goals for strengthening the academic experience for students and deepening relationships with the community.

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Riley DLI reading program ‘A Mother’s Voice’ gets support from DSS

A cohort of the Diversity Leaders Initiative created a way for inmates to stay connected to their children and grandchildren. Ahead of Mother's Day, Riley's Readers gets support from the South Carolina Department of Social...

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