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Campus & Community

Undergraduate Evening Studies to pilot new summer schedule

On the record

How national politics fueled a ‘red wave’ to keep Republicans in power in South Carolina

Danielle Vinson Professor of Politics and International Affairs

Commutes for Greenville residents growing longer

Amy Jonason Assistant Professor of Sociology

Faculty Experts

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Campus & Community

Furman trustee, longtime supporter Ralph Hendricks dies at 101

Hendricks, who joined the Board of Trustees in 1988, was a leader and influential presence in the Simpsonville community.

The TreadTop bottle and can cooler, designed by Ryan Roberts '12

Campus & Community

Tread softly, and carry a cool drink

Ryan Roberts '12 goes from English major to inventor and entrepreneur with TreadTop

Student Experiences

Not your typical spring break

Emilee O'Brien '17 and Communication Studies Professor Brandon Inabinet craft a spring break centered on social justice and service learning.

Student Experiences

Undergraduates win award at immunology conference

Biology majors Mel Johar, Haley Konsek and Elias Wheibe win poster award amid competition from more senior investigators.

Excerpts & Anecdotes

A digital highlight from the latest issue of Furman Magazine

The Comeback

In less than a year, soccer alum Marco Carrizales goes from player to franchise founder

Upcoming Events

Jan 22

Art by Laura Tanner Graham on Display in Thompson Art Gallery

12:00 AM | Thompson Gallery Furman University

Feb 18

Faculty Recital: Dan Koppelman and Ruth Neville, duo piano with electronics

8:00 PM | Daniel Recital Hall

Feb 19

Baseball vs. USC Upstate

4:00 PM | Latham Baseball Stadium

Feb 19

Faculty Recital: Alison Trainer and Vivian Hamilton, soprano and piano

8:00 PM | Daniel Recital Hall

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Furman In the News

Churches: The heartbeat of African-American communities

Religion Professor Helen Lee Turner offers her take on why slaves converted to Christianity in the 18th century.

Greenville Journal

A Valentine’s Day gift for the Paladins

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas names his 68 best basketball teams in the country, and Furman is one of them.

ESPN.com

Lillian’s from Southernside

Lillian Brock Flemming '71 (M '75) reflects on her public life, servant leadership and plans for her "Southernside" roots.

Greenville Journal

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Around the Lake

The cast of “She Loves Me” took a bow after completing a performance of the musical last week. The Lyric Theatre, under the direction of professor Grant Knox, gave two performances of the romantic comedy in McAlister Auditorium on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

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