Author: Madeline Eastergard

Faculty-Student Collaborative Exhibition: “Mice and Men: Evolutionary Thought and Heredity in Nineteenth Century America”

Faculty-Student Collaborative Exhibition: “Mice and Men: Evolutionary Thought and Heredity in Nineteenth Century America”

By Madeline Eastergard

This spring, the library mounted an exhibition based on two research projects undertaken largely in Special Collections last summer. Curated by Dr. Gretchen Braun (English) and Catherine Davis ’24 with help from Jeffrey Makala, the exhibition traces links between scientific advances in racial science and heredity in the nineteenth century and its reactions, debates, and . . .Continue reading Faculty-Student Collaborative Exhibition: “Mice and Men: Evolutionary Thought and Heredity in Nineteenth Century America”

Record-breaking grant funds celebrated at reception

Record-breaking grant funds celebrated at reception

By Madeline Eastergard

This article was originally published by Furman News. Written by Jerry Salley. The Furman Scholarship Reception on Feb. 16, sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Furman University Libraries, showcased 159 scholarly and creative works. It was also a celebration of more than 40 external research grant awards received during 2023, totaling upward of . . .Continue reading Record-breaking grant funds celebrated at reception

Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship Recipients for 2024

Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship Recipients for 2024

By Madeline Eastergard

On behalf of the Southern Scholarship Committee, I am very excited to announce our 2024 Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship award winners. Before we get to our lucky recipients, some history and information about the scholarship. The Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship was established in 1985 by her husband, J. Albert Southern, and their children, Tom and . . .Continue reading Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship Recipients for 2024