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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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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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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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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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Education alumna makes foray into business ownership

Sease parlays her love of books and literacy to bookstore ownership.

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Paul Thomas writes commentary about reading reform programs

Thomas says there's a better way to address South Carolina's reading crisis.

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Education alumna Wells receives Virginia’s highest faculty honor

Melissa Wells '09 M'10 is honored with the Commonwealth of Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education.

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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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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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Furman named Nonprofit of the Year by the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce

A group of Furman faculty and staff accepted the award on the university’s behalf on Oct. 5 during the Pride in Business Awards Gayla, an event celebrating the individuals and businesses that are making a...

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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