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Professors object to President Bush's imminent arrival

by Evan Bohnenblust in News

A group of Furman professors is using President George W. Bush's planned commencement speech as an opportunity to voice its disapproval of the Bush administration and spark discussion with students. More than 115 faculty members, joining an informal campaign titled "(W)e Object," have signed a letter citing specific moral concerns over the Bush administration's handling of domestic and foreign policy.

Felton drafted in fifth round of NFL Draft by Detroit Lions

by Russell Dorn in Sports

Former Furman All-America fullback Jerome Felton was sitting at home with his family Sunday waiting patiently on his name to be called in the NFL Draft, when his phone rang after hours of silence. First, the Arizona Cardinals called and said they would take him with their next pick.

Grant will give more study opportunities

by Michael Bargar in News

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded Furman University a $1.2 million grant that will be used to create new undergraduate research opportunities and interdisciplinary programs. "This is Furman's first HHMI Undergraduate Science Education (USE) award, and it comes at an extremely pivotal time in our history," said Furman chemistry professor John Wheeler, program director of the university's HHMI initiative.