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Record-breaking grant funds celebrated at reception
Artificial intelligence, 'The Iliad' and the TV habits of youth in China were all covered in the Furman Scholarship Reception this month.
Continue ReadingCritically acclaimed novelist Jesmyn Ward to speak at Furman
Two-time National Book Award winner and MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow Jesmyn Ward will speak at Furman Wednesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Watkins Room. Ward’s talk, “Tell It Whole: On Witness and Narrative,” is...
Continue ReadingFurman 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.
Continue ReadingPerry’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.
Continue ReadingMary 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.
Continue ReadingComedy is serious business for student improv troupe
The members of Improvable Cause get laughs while honing skills they can use in the workplace and a host of other offstage settings.
Continue ReadingNews sources cover Duke Endowment grants to Furman, Davidson, Johnson C. Smith
News outlets report on The Duke Endowment's latest grants toward fulfilling its mission to help people and strengthen communities in the Carolinas by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.
Continue ReadingThe Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman
The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.
Continue ReadingCaroline Vickery ’22 publishes paper in Environmental Management
Vickery worked with John Quinn on a study that examines how climate change-induced rainfall and urban development impact ecosystems and the services they provide.
Continue Reading2023: The 10 stories that made our year
A look back at some of the articles that told the story of an exceptional place during a remarkable time.
Continue ReadingSpace weather forecasting could help prepare for solar storms, says senior
Here comes the sun, says Jack Brewster ’24, and it won’t be all right if solar activity causes widespread internet outages within the next few years. A data compilation project the senior has been collaborating...
Continue ReadingCarly 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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