South Carolina political scientists weigh in on Nikki Haley, SC primary
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The three-year grant is earmarked for the purchase of an additional high-performance computer cluster to join existing MERCURY resources hosted offsite. The grant will enable 13 more undergraduate-focused research groups to benefit, growing the consortium to 47 computational scientists at 41 institutions nationwide.
Erin Wamsley is the Herman N. Hipp Associate Professor of Psychology in Furman University's Department of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience. She was awarded a $562,000 NSF RUI grant to study mechanisms of memory consolidation in offline wakefulness.
Mac Gilliland, assistant professor of chemistry and Mary Elizabeth Anderson, professor of chemistry, will work with engineers and scientists at 908 Devices, a mass spec manufacturer in Boston. At least a dozen Furman undergraduate students will also work on the project, giving them experience in chemistry, device manufacturing and commercialization that few students at undergraduate institutions have.
If you follow Ted Lasso, the hit show on Apple TV+, you know the rift between the affable, golden retriever of a coach and the sometimes sweet, sometimes very angry former kitman Nathan Shelley is one of the most intriguing storylines of the series. What tore them apart? Can they come back together before the series ends? How? They can, according to Grace Binion, an assistant professor of psychology at Furman University, with the help of dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT. So can, you know, real people who face similar struggles.
Furman University has announced the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, a hub composed of three centers aimed at addressing sustainability solutions across education, research and leadership. Formerly known as the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities is driven by the belief that a healthy, thriving planet and a basic quality of life for all of humanity can and must coexist. The new naming for the regionally-centered institute culminates 11 years’ progress and national renown and reflects the institute’s mission and commitment toward a more expansive reach.
Furman University chemistry graduate and first-year Emory Ph.D. candidate Trent Stubbs authors a new study in Nature Chemistry that may fundamentally alter humanity's understanding of the origin of life on Earth and where else in the universe it may emerge.
Research shows that policing is a relatively safe job, but fear stoked by and among officers put black lives in danger.
How Black Lives Matter commemorations can create lasting change in communities
This is a feature story about Furman University professor of philosophy Aaron Simmons, who started a YoutTube channel of selfie videos with encouraging and educational messages.
Short consumer article with advice and tips for using the pandemic down time to reflect on who and what you want to be.
John McArthur, an expert on social distancing, explains why the behavior is so difficult, and how we can convince ourselves to do it anyway.
Frank Provenzano, a Furman University instructor in psychology and a clinical psychologist for more than 40 years, offers five key relationships tips for any intimate partnership.
A short feature with a list of tips to help people with autism, and their loved ones, better navigate the holidays.
A consumer-friendly listicle.
You can't eliminate holiday stress — but you can manage it. Here are tips from Cinnamon Stetler, associate professor and department chair of psychology.
In this short piece, race politics specialist Teresa Cosby explains what black voters are looking for in a candidate.
The 'optical glucometer' is able to measure glucose levels by taking a specialized photo of the eye with sophisticated infrared sensors, eliminating the need for needles, blood or physical contact of any kind.
When she saw the trailer for the movie “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” psychologist and body image researcher Kerstin Blomquist’s first thought was, “Oh, no. They’re doing it again!” Blomquist studies how to prevent disordered eating and how to promote a positive body image. She thought Hollywood had made another movie perpetuating negative stereotypes about people with obesity. Then, she saw the movie. “The movie was surprisingly better than I expected." She talks about what the movie got right, and what it could have done a little better.
This feature story describes education professor Scott Henderson's published research on Johnny Tremain.
Furman University has received a $3.4 million gift to support the school’s nationally recognized Bridges to a Brighter Future, a college access program for high school students whose greatest challenges exist outside the classroom.
The work of Furman classics professor Christopher Blackwell and Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies in digitizing the Venetus A manuscript recently was cited by Google.
In his book, The Quest to Feel Good, Furman University psychology professor Dr. Paul Rasmussen examines the power of emotions and the important role they play in mental health. And he says we should listen to the message before trying to subdue the messenger.
Furman University will use a $340,000 grant from the S.C. Energy Office for a new installation of solar panels.
The 2010 Southern Regional Conference for Institutes for Learning in Retirement will take place at Furman University on July 21-23.
An intensive two-week Chinese language and culture camp at Furman University this summer will allow high school students to take their Chinese skills to new levels. Students will study and live with native Chinese language teachers, interact via webcam with high school language partners in China, and plan a virtual trip across China, exploring the history and architecture of bustling Beijing to remote Xinjiang.
A number of homes in Greenville, S.C., will soon be more energy efficient thanks to the volunteer efforts of a group of Furman University students.
As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University will offer a new program this fall that will help executives manage the challenges of a socially conscious business environment.
On March 2, 2010, Furman University hosted a panel discussion titled “Greening our World: Sustainable Colleges, Corporations and Communities.” The discussion, moderated by former New York Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin and featuring former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Christine Todd Whitman as one of five panelists, is available for viewing online.
Furman University psychology professor Gil Einstein will receive the Council on Undergraduate Research’s highest award for his role in developing Furman’s nationally recognized research programs for undergraduates.
Furman University is featured in a new case study by Clean Air-Cool Planet, an organization that seeks and promotes solutions to global warming. The study recognizes Furman’s unique approach to planning for sustainability initiatives on campus and beyond.
Christine Todd Whitman will teach and deliver a March 2 public lecture at Furman University as the Riley Institute's Woodrow Wilson Fellow-in-Residence. Her topic will be "The Changing Nature of Environmental Policy: How We Got Where We Are and How We'll Get Where We're Going."
What if the energy generated by Furman University students exercising in the fitness center could be harnessed and then converted into electricity to power the building? It’s no pipe dream, and the Class of 2010 plans to bring the technology to campus as its senior gift to Furman.
PBS journalist Judy Woodruff will be the keynote speaker Jan. 11 in Columbia, S.C., as Furman University's Riley Institute presents its annual legislative leadership award.
The master plan proposes a long-range, comprehensive approach to infuse more sustainable practices, policies and pedagogy into all aspects of Furman life. It also outlines specific steps the university can take over the next 17 years to achieve a zero carbon footprint.
Rod Smolla, one of America's foremost First Amendment scholars and Dean of the School of Law at Washington and Lee University, has been named the 11th president of Furman University. His appointment becomes effective July 1, 2010.
Furman University has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that will allow the university to install an environmentally friendly geothermal heat pump system in a student housing complex. It is estimated the new system iwill save the university more than $2 million in energy costs over the next 20 years and substantially reduce its carbon footprint.
Even though the fees and expenses associated with a mutual fund can greatly affect a shareholder’s return, consumers are more likely to focus on past performance and virtually ignore cost information, researchers at Furman and Radford universities have discovered.
The Cliffs Cottage at Furman University has all the latest technological innovations in sustainable living. Geothermal heating and cooling, two solar technologies, bamboo floors, furniture made from reclaimed wood, even cisterns that collect rainwater from the roof. The home has 3,400 square feet, but is so energy efficient that it can be heated and cooled for less than $75 a month.
What is the best way to fully appreciate Henry David Thoreau's Walden? For a course at Furman University this spring, the answer was a bit unusual. Spend one week reading the book and another week building a replica of the rustic cabin that Thoreau lived in while writing much of the book.
Furman University has announced it will participate in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, allowing qualified post-9/11 veterans to attend the university tuition-free. The new program allows veterans to attend private colleges and universities tuition-free, with the schools and Veterans Affairs funding equally the costs that exceed the highest in-state public tuition rate.
Dr. Julian Reed, an associate professor of health and exercise science at Furman University, has written a book about ways that elementary school teachers can help their students become more physically fit while they are in the classroom. "Active Education: Lessons for Integrating Physical Activity with Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies" was just released by Nova Publishers.