psychology

University Communications talks TikTok

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill that would require the parent company of TikTok to sell the app or face a ban on all U.S. devices. Amid the hearings, FOX Carolina spoke...

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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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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being

Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2024 Bell Tower Ball

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Mary Christine Helms ’26 earns Hertog Fellowship

Helms took on a few more assignments during January. As a Humanities at Hertog Fellow, she studied the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, suffrage and more through the lens of British Romantic poets.

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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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LGBTQ+ champion Cindy Watson ’79 featured in Jacksonville news

Watson's advocacy nonprofit grew from humble beginnings and an annual budget of $20,000. Now, JASMYN serves 1,000 LGBTQ+ youth each year with a $2.5 million budget.

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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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During end-of-term crunch time, Furman unites to relieve student stress

A year-round commitment to mental resilience is enhanced during exams and other high-stress times with study breaks, mindfulness practices, mini-massages, snacks and dogs.

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Field trips engage seminar students with lived experience of autism

Led by Erin Hahn, a professor and chair of psychology, the students have spent several days interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder at schools and organizations across Greenville County.

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Trone Center for Mental Fitness dedicated as ‘innovative hub’ for student care

The renovation and expanded resources were made possible by a gift from David ’77 and June Trone.

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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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