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Cammi Stilwell’s ‘Odd’ debuts at The Warehouse Theatre

Stilwell's upbringing and a love of writing, reading and drama figure prominently in her journey to become a playwright.

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Riley Institute’s Keely calls for investment in afterschool programs

Amy Keely urges more private, state and federal investment in afterschool and expanded learning programs in an article appearing in The Post and Courier.

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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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Pre-release praise for Hecimovich’s book rolls in

Ahead of its October debut, Gregg Hecimovich's book about the first known Black woman novelist is drawing attention from the media.

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Riley Institute’s DLI welcomes new Upstate cohort

Participants of the Diversity Leaders Initiative 34th Upstate class were selected through an application and interview process after being nominated by alumni of the program.

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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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Award-winning food writer, adjunct professor featured in local news

Jane Stern, adjunct professor of English, is a five-time winner of the James Beard Award. Her wit, self-effacing charm and passion for food are captured in an article by Lillia Callum-Penso.

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Danielle Vinson ponders chances for Haley, Scott

Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott draw the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump? Vinson weighs in for an AP article. The story was picked up by several other outlets.

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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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Nelsen speculates on what to expect for upcoming debate

FOX Carolina Anchor Justin Dougherty tees up the Milwaukee Republican debate with Furman's Brent Nelsen.

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