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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost

Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.

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Caterisano to be inducted into National Wrestling HOF

Caterisano coached wrestling at Furman during the first seven years of his 40-year career at the university and saw Marty Fajerman ’91 crowned Southern Conference Champion. He'll be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame...

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LDOC captures media attention

The time-honored tradition celebrates the last day of classes at the university. Students and Furman's beloved Nancy Cooper spoke with reporters about the event, while another news station covered the festivities by helicopter.

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Erin Hahn receives Jim Smart Award

The award, from Furman's Cothran Center, pays tribute to faculty and staff who help students add depth and meaning to the life decisions they make while in college.

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U.S. Judge Thomas Cullen ’00 to Speak at Furman Commencement

As a U.S. attorney, Cullen oversaw prosecutions resulting from the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was appointed to the federal bench in September 2020.

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Shi Institute study on gentrification cited in NYT

Reference to a study conducted by The Shi Institute and led by Ken Kolb appears in an article about the in-migration of conservatives to South Carolina from more liberal-leaning states.

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Furman’s Hecimovich wins L. A. Times Book Award

Hecimovich's book is a biography of the first known Black woman novelist. She wrote "The Bondwoman's Narrative" as an enslaved woman in North Carolina. Hecimovich's book was chosen from more than 100 entries.

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Burkholder’s work in social inequality cited in Scientific American

Assistant Professor of Psychology Amanda Burkholder came to Furman in 2022. She worked with Melanie Killen who writes about how children process and work through issues related to social injustice.

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Barker and Longsworth named Goldwater Scholars

The newest Goldwater Scholars at Furman study differing veins of chemistry, but both want to contribute research toward a more sustainable planet.

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Roger Sneed receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Professor of Religion and Faculty Chair Roger Sneed will teach several classes at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, during the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Leadership awards honor student legacies, impact

The Furman University Student Leadership Awards were presented April 7 in Younts Conference Center. Students were recognized in 15 categories; two student groups and two advisors were also recognized.

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Local news turns to Brent Nelsen in wake of Iran’s strike on Israel

Nelsen speaks with news anchors about what Israel's options might be in response to Iran's attack and describes what the conflict could mean for the U.S. and the Middle East.

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