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Five life lessons from Riley’s 90 remarkable years

Richard W. Riley ’54, former South Carolina governor, former U.S. secretary of education and current chief inspiration officer of The Riley Institute, reflects on the importance of public education, positive thinking and a good breakfast.

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Furman’s Harris, Reid named to All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team

The All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team is composed of two representatives each from all 10 member schools in the conference.

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Sec. Dick Riley looks forward to 10th decade

Furman alumnus Sec. Richard Riley celebrates with friends and family and speaks about his life in public service.

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Former SC governor turns 90, looks back on life, reaching highest level of public service

Upon his 90th birthday, Furman alumnus, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Secretary of State Richard W. Riley reflects on his life before, during and after his 38-year career in public office.

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Furman to build inclusivity, belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant

Within its cohort, Furman will share the grant with 14 other institutions across the nation who will collaborate to make STEM curricula more accessible and inclusive.

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Best-selling education author Eddie R. Cole to speak at MLK Breakfast

For his talk, Cole will draw from his book, “The Campus Color Line: College Presidents and the Struggle for Black Freedom.”

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Voices of the Future speak out in Thailand

One week in Bangkok gave four Furman students a chance to connect with peers and leaders from around the world at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.

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Mable Owens Clarke receives Order of the Palmetto

Soapstone Baptist Church was established in 1865 by freed slaves. Mable Owens Clarke fulfills a promise to keep its doors open and its land protected, and for her efforts, receives South Carolina's highest civilian honor.

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Calling all entrepreneurs and innovators: Advantage Greenville happens Nov. 18

The networking event and information session for aspiring entrepreneurs is presented by The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the City of Greenville.

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Open Studios continues to paint itself anew after 20 years

Artists with Furman ties are among the 150 creatives featured in Greenville Open Studios Nov. 12-13.

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Furman included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges

Furman is named among 455 schools that have earned a qualifying "Green Rating." More than 700 colleges were evaluated on 25 sustainability data points for inclusion in the annual guide.

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Greenville County organizations receive $1.5 million grant to address health inequities

A coalition of three nonprofit organizations and two universities aim to curtail health inequities in Greenville County. Furman's Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and Clemson lead research to uncover harmful policies and practices.

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