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Shi Institute, Sustain SC welcome third class of fellows

Twenty-six fellows aim to advance sustainability in the state of South Carolina. UpstateBizSC covered the announcement.

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Furman ranks 4th for sustainability

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2023 Sustainable Campus Index also ranks Furman 4th for campus engagement.

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News sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift

On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.

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News article cites report from The Shi Institute

Reporter Royale Bonds covers affordable housing and gentrification in Greenville. Her story draws in part from a study led by Furman's Ken Kolb in concert with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.

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Zane Newell’s sustainability internship helps Greenville transit

An internship is a win-win for all parties involved. Zane Newell served as The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities' Public Transit and Pedestrian Connectivity Fellow.

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Predmore discusses sustainability jobs

Andrew Predmore talks to FOX Carolina about how Furman is preparing students for jobs in corporate sustainability.

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Furman’s Predmore tours solar farm with local TV station

Andrew Predmore gives FOX Carolina a tour of Furman's solar farm, South Carolina's largest solar power installation housed on a college campus.

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David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability

President Emeritus David Shi was there at the beginning of school’s sustainability efforts, and his gift to the endowment of The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities will help ensure its future.

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Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 seeks to bridge sustainability and Latino community

Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 offered a personal, collegiate view on the importance of Latino conservation during a 15-minute presentation during the Latino Conservation Week Environmental Education Webinar.

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Furman demonstrates commitment to fair, sustainable labor practices

Furman renews its commitment to socially just labor and sourcing practices through its membership with the Fair Labor Association. Local news sources pick up the story.

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Furman rejoins the Fair Labor Association

Students pressed for the university’s membership to an organization that seeks greater transparency and accountability on behalf of workers worldwide.

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Furman’s Predmore talks sustainability with local news anchor

Award-winning Anchor Amy Wood visits The Shi Institute and speaks with Andrew Predmore, executive director, about how Furman is walking the talk with respect to sustainability.

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