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Patient success story features Furman forward Tyrese Hughey

Tyrese Hughey '25 is the subject of a patient success story published by Florida-based medical device company Arthrex.

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For Pratik Shrestha ’26, a chance to study and learn all over the world

Pratik Shrestha ’26 isn’t one for staying put. Shrestha is the first in his family to leave Nepal for college. He said his parents were emotional but supportive of his decision.

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From Kazakhstan to Greenville, Aruzhan Sakhariyanova ’26 keeps her family and culture close

Being away has taught Aru Sakhariyanova ’26 how important it is to keep a part of herself tethered back home.

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Perry’s ‘Wild Semester’ featured on PBS, local news

PBS airs documentary "Learning Wild" about Furman's "Wild Semester" study away program. Several news outlets share the story.

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PBS documentary highlights Furman’s Wild Semester in New Mexico wilderness

Professor Travis Perry '92 will host a screening Feb. 18, 5 p.m., in the Younts Conference Center with a discussion about the movie and conservation following.

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From China to New York and academia to the U.N., alumna’s journey continues

A decade spent mostly in academia has now led Xiaoman Dong ’14 to a position at the United Nations (U.N.) in New York City and the impressive title of Associate Communications Officer at the U.N.’s...

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Clearly Furman raises $92.5 million for The Furman Advantage

Furman alumni and friends have contributed $92.5 million toward a goal of $126 million for The Furman Advantage, the university’s four-year educational framework shaped by mentoring, advising, engaged learning and classroom learning.

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Monica Bell ’03 explores the power of poetry to bring change

The church was suspicious of her plans. Her peers weren’t going to college, and no one in her family had attended. But Monica Bell ’03 was determined. Today she is a professor of law and...

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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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Gift to study away program honors professor and brings opportunities to more students

Becky Folds ’81 and Adnan Rukieh have contributed $475,000 to student scholarships through Furman University’s Center for Engaged Learning, in memory of Folds’ cousin, Sallie Grant, who was a professor of education emerita.  

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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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Puspanjali Gurung ’24 finds family all over the world

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the public health major stays connected to Nepali culture through dance, fashion and curry.

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