Community Services

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For us, the Greenville community is an extension of Furman’s campus. We’re part of Greenville, and we strive to preserve and enhance the place we call home.

To accomplish this, we partner with public, private and non-profit organizations, host public events and work closely with the university’s faculty and administrators to provide community-based programs and learning opportunities. We do it because at the core of our mission is a belief in establishing a mutually beneficial relationship between Furman and Greenville. Get involved and help us build a stronger community.

Education Programs

Furman is committed to providing an education to every student—at every stage of life. On our campus, learning can begin as early as age three at the Child Development Center and continue into post-retirement life through the Osher Lifelong Learning Center. We believe in educating the whole person and creating lifelong learners.

Civic Engagement

Since 1850, the histories of Furman and Greenville have been intertwined. Today, Greenville and Furman share a sense of civic pride and duty to help and serve others. Through our civic engagement efforts, we aim to improve quality of life, sustain economic vitality, and lead research and conversation around important civic issues.

Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Through signature events, programs, workshops, mentoring and competitions, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship helps emerging entrepreneurs move from idea to concept and venture to sustainable business, while making meaningful and socially responsible contributions locally and regionally.

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The Shi Center for Sustainability

The Shi Center for Sustainability

Established in 2008, the Shi Center for Sustainability has evolved into a powerful think tank where educators, students, and community leaders can work together and explore the most complex issues of sustainability. The center partners with numerous Greenville nonprofits, higher education consortiums, and corporations.

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The Riley Institute

The Riley Institute

The Riley Institute broadens student and community perspectives about issues critical to South Carolina’s progress. Through its speaker forums, diversity strategies, and public education work, it builds and engages present and future leaders, creates and shares information about the state’s core challenges, and links the leadership body to sustainable solutions.

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Institute for the Advancement of Community Health

Institute for the Advancement of Community Health

There are challenges that face patients beyond the physician's office. Who better to tackle those than you? With the development of the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, students have opportunities for medical and health collaboration across campus and community partners, as well as internship, research and mentorship opportunities on issues like diversity and food security.

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Collaborative for Community-Engaged Learning

Collaborative for Community-Engaged Learning

The Collaborative for Community-Engaged Learning promotes the exchange of ideas and positive change by creating collaborations between students, faculty and community partners. Be part of an interdisciplinary research team that collects and studies data to address a pressing local issue. Work with community partners to improve public transportation, identify priority areas for land conservation, develop a community garden in an under-resourced neighborhood, and ensure that all communities thrive.

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