chemistry

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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Furman Engaged continues to highlight The Furman Advantage

A record number of students participated in this year's Furman Engaged, covering topics from piano music of Bohemia to cryptological warfare.

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Skyler Warf ’24 wins best poster at ACS

Warf presented two posters at the ACS National meeting. One of them earned "best poster" recognition.

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Furman Engaged happens Friday with record number of students participating

Nearly 700 students will participate in this year's Furman Engaged. Other events, from the Paladin Pitch Competition to the groundbreaking for the Timmons Arena renovation, will be part of Spring Weekend.

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Furman science students win big at South Carolina conference

Six Furman University science students took home top prize at a recent statewide competition and symposium, earning distinction in half the categories represented within the research poster event.

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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With ‘Chemistry for Cooks,’ Sandra C. Greer ’66 explores the science on our plate

What does chemistry have to do with your family feast? Quite a lot if you brine your turkey.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Ancient water could have driven early protein formation on Earth

Research by Professor of Chemistry George C. Shields and students demonstrates how water may have sped up the creation of proteins in the prebiotic world, causing a chemical cascade that led to all life on...

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Carly Slough ’24 named Beckman Scholar

When pathogens like yeast overgrow and resist treatments, a cascade of health problems ensue. Carly Slough is working with Mary Beth Daub on chemical compounds to help antimicrobials do their job better.

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For first-generation students, challenges lead to opportunities

Members of the first-generation community at Furman – including faculty and administrators as well as students – connected and celebrated during First-Gen Week.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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