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Sustainability redefined
We've all heard about the carbon footprint as it relates to the environmental impact of corporations, businesses and other organizations. Brad Bechtold and John Meindl look to another anatomical metaphor to describe how organizations are...
Continue ReadingFurman accepting applications for corporate sustainability program
Applications for the Furman University Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability are now being accepted. The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability is a program of Furman’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development. Sessions begin January 25,...
Continue ReadingPostgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability class members recognized
The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2017 graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability: [caption id="attachment_32797" align="alignright" width="500"] Class of 2017, Postgraduate Diploma in...
Continue ReadingDon’t give up, but do lighten up
Frank O’Brien-Bernini, vice president and chief sustainability officer at Owens Corning, spoke recently to the graduates who received Furman’s Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability. O’Brien-Bernini’s commencement speech included his "top nine" observations of successful...
Continue ReadingOLLI at Furman accepting applications for Senior Leaders Greenville
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 9 for Class 4, Senior Leaders Greenville. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults 55 and up...
Continue ReadingFurman recognizes Corporate Sustainability Fellows
The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice President of Sustainability, Sealed Air)...
Continue ReadingFurman recognizes Women’s Leadership Institute graduates
The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) of Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2017 graduates: Cindy Benjamin-LS3P Associates, Ltd. Kristin Bennett-United Way of Greenville County Anne Lee Buck-Greenville First Steps Terese Calhoun-Greenville Area Development...
Continue ReadingWelcome to Phi Beta Kappa
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Sixty-six Furman University students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and...
Continue ReadingInvesting in the Furman community and beyond
In the fall of 2015, Furman English and communication studies double major Erin Mellor ’17 noticed a campus advertisement for an internship with the university’s Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) program. She was drawn to the opportunity to gain...
Continue ReadingSam Tisdale named director of Center for Corporate & Professional Development
[caption id="attachment_30386" align="alignright" width="400"] Sam Tisdale[/caption] Sam Tisdale has been named director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. In his new role, which began in January, Tisdale oversees a wide...
Continue ReadingSilver named director of Bridges to a Brighter Future
Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than a decade of experience in higher education and...
Continue ReadingUndergraduate Evening Studies Establishes Advisory Council
Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has established an Advisory Council. Council members met Jan. 19 in the inaugural meeting of the group. Members of the council include Upstate business and community leaders, as well...
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