Driving Impact Through Innovation
Furman’s vision of “inspiring purposeful living and fostering thriving communities through learning, creativity, and innovation” is at the very core of our institutes, just like our Greenville community is at the core of Furman.
Our institutes bring Furman’s vision to life through programs, research and leadership that connect our students and our community. Each institute focuses on deep engagement with critical issues and ideas that impact our lives in the areas of community health, social and public policy, sustainability, and entrepreneurship and economic development.
Join us in building a thriving community.
SHI INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Launched in 2020, the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities is a regionally focused institute promoting sustainable human flourishing through education, research and leadership. The institute builds on over a decade of proven success and national renown of the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability and connects campus and community around developing sustainable communities.
THE RICHARD W. RILEY INSTITUTE (Policy & Leadership)
The Riley Institute empowers emerging and established leaders—across sectors and throughout society—with the knowledge and tools to advance equity and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond. With a commitment to nonpartisanship and a bias-free path to change, we work to strengthen public education; promote the power of diversity to help teams, organizations and communities thrive; and elevate informed, evidence-based approaches to critical public issues.
INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health brings students, faculty and community partners together to improve health equity, access and education across Greenville and beyond. Our daily work addresses access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, green spaces and education—just some of the elements that build healthy communities.
THE HILL INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Hill Institute is a nationally awarded institute that develops innovative and entrepreneurially minded leaders who are equipped to transform organizations, our communities and the world. This mission is carried out through best-in-class experiential learning programs, startup support, thought leadership forums and direct access to Greenville’s thriving innovation network.
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Furman’s Institutes are the cornerstone of The Furman Advantage and bring engaged learning opportunities to students. This work is only possible with the financial support of alumni and Friends of Furman. A gift of any size has an immediate impact on our students and prepares them for a world where their possibilities are limitless.