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Local news outlets cover Paladin Pitch contest
Senior Lilly Woo '24 emerged as the winner of $10,000 in cash and resources for her Woo Milk concept, a plant-based milk with added protein for those who are lactose intolerant.
Continue ReadingLilly Woo ’24 and Woo Milk wins 2024 Paladin Pitch
Alice Tyszka ’25 won second place and Conor Dowler '24 was named the Crowd's Choice in the fifth year of the pitch competition, presented by the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Continue ReadingFurman’s Hill Institute receives Department of Commerce Relentless Challenge grant
Furman is one of 15 projects around the state to receive a Relentless Challenge grant.
Continue Reading2023: The Year in Review
The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.
Continue ReadingZoodsma ’25 launches jewelry company
Zoodsma was one of four finalists in the Paladin Pitch competition where she presented her business, Astrea, which specializes in jewelry for colleges and Greek organizations. FOX Carolina caught up with the entrepreneur on campus.
Continue ReadingAI-based tool created by Tate ’24 and co-founder gets infusion of cash
dotflo, an AI tool to help businesses ferret out new customers, wins round of pre-seed funding. The company was founded this year by Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed, a Georgia Tech grad student.
Continue ReadingA panel hosted by The Hill Institute unpacks the impact of AI
Furman alumni and representatives of Furman institutes and centers lead panel "AI and the Future of Business" in downtown Greenville.
Continue ReadingThriving community organization grew from Furman roots
For over a decade, Dan Weidenbenner ’11, founder and executive director of Mill Village Ministries, has pursued his mission of elevating Greenville through healthy food, sustainable transportation, youth employment and social justice, with plenty of...
Continue ReadingGVL Starts hosts demo day for budding entrepreneurs
More than 25 entrepreneurs participated in GVL Starts, a program of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalists pitched ideas at Demo Day. Two winners and a crowd favorite were crowned.
Continue ReadingElizabeth Davis featured in Vive’s ‘Thrive After 55’
Furman's Elizabeth Davis is among the five luminaries featured in Vive Magazine's "Prime Time," an in-depth look at the "real stars" of the Greenville community.
Continue ReadingElizabeth Davis comments on her vision for Greenville’s future
Greenville Business Magazine taps Elizabeth Davis and other leaders in the City of Greenville for their take on the future of the city, its challenges and assets.
Continue ReadingFurman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings
Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.
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