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Furman University campus closed to the public on Sunday, Feb. 1

Furman University campus closed to the public on Sunday, Feb. 1 Furman University will be closed to the public on Sunday, Feb. 1. All Furman sanctioned, off-campus student events are canceled. At this time, on-campus...

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Furman Solar Farm takes the spotlight on WSPA

Laura Bain talks to WSPA about the Furman University Solar Farm and its ability to generate as much as 25% of the university's power. The panels also offer a tangible way to teach students about...

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Finnish President, Furman U. alum Alexander Stubb featured in WSJ

Finland's President Alexander Stubb '93 has emerged as a confidant and important "back-channel" figure for U.S. President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal describes how golf catalyzed almost daily talks between the two about Russia,...

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History professor Casey joins ‘Access Carolina’ to discuss book about purses

Furman's Kathleen B. Casey reveals a historical and nuanced role purses played in American culture. She joins FOX Carolina's "Access Carolina" to talk about "The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in...

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Charles Davis contributes to article about budgets in WalletHub

First Gentleman Charles Davis contributes to an article about setting up family budgets.

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OLLI at Furman wins airtime on local TV stations and other outlets

OLLI class registration runs through Sept. 8. Local TV stations and other news sources share details about the program that serves 2,500 senior adults in the Upstate. Professor Emerita of Computer Science Paula Gabbert explains...

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Furman Students, Professors Shine in Princeton Review Lists

Students ranked 25th for friendliest in Princeton Review's "Best 390 Colleges," while faculty ranked 16th for "professors get high marks." It's the 43rd year for Furman to be included in the publication's lists.

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Nelsen surveys field for SC Governor on WYFF

Politics expert Brent Nelsen speaks with WYFF News 4 reporter Nate Stanley about the five republican candidates vying for the South Carolina governor's seat in 2026.

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Blackwell Hall’s demolition brings back memories

When the Furman community heard about the dorm’s demolition as part of the South Housing renovations, they took to Facebook to share their thoughts.

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OLLI at Furman opens fall registration

More than 130 classes are available to senior adults from culinary arts, woodcarving, and pickleball to foreign languages, history, and politics. Classes begin Sept. 8.

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Casey’s book about purses wins coverage in Ms. Magazine

Furman History Professor Kathleen Casey's new book opens up the rich history of bags, sacks and purses and the key role they played in America's past. Ms. Magazine publishes an excerpt from the book launched...

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Fleming comments on Nancy Mace’s bid for SC governor

News sources turn to Furman politics expert David Fleming for insights about U.S. Representative Nancy Mace and her entry into to the SC governor's race.

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