centers and institutes

IACH connects Furman students with community health advocates

The annual Building Better Tomorrows Conference linked classroom concepts with practical application when it comes to addressing the health outcomes tied to social isolation.

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Keely, Winkler describe benefits of youth development programs in SC

Amy Keely and Claudia Winkler of The Riley Institute at Furman University write an op-ed in The Post and Courier about the need for programs in the state for bolstering college and career readiness.

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Furman’s CIL earns two national awards from UPCEA

Staff from the Center for Innovative Leadership led sessions at the 2026 UPCEA annual conference in New Orleans.

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Name Drop

Stories exist on every corner of Furman University’s campus. They are rooted in the Rose Garden that adds fragrance to campus, in the Japanese temple that offers respite on the edge of the lake and in the library where students study. Since the university moved to...

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Keely, Waymer champion afterschool and summer programs in The Post and Courier

Afterschool and summer programs aren't a luxury, write Amy Keely and Zelda Waymer in The Post and Courier. They support families and are integral to the state's overall wellbeing and its economy.

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Aruzhan Sakhariyanova ’26 blends green practices with her Furman purple

After four years as an ambassador for sustainability practices on campus, Sakhariyanova is taking her talents into the public sector after graduation.

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Rinker Paladin Pitch Showcases Student Innovation at Timmons Arena

Four student finalists competed for the $10,000 prize in the Rinker Paladin Pitch competition at Timmons Arena. The event opened the Furman Engaged event and crowned a new winner.

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Dipak Malla ’26 finds life lessons leading up to his Furman Engaged experience

As students prepare their presentations for Furman Engaged on April 17, many find they are getting more out of it than a university requirement.

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Grace Guillaume ’26 came to Furman to explore the law

Guillaume went from a shy student to a leader in multiple organizations by networking with peers, professionals and alumni.

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Bryan Davis joins Forbes expert panel in article about leadership and tech

Bryan Davis of The Hill Institute joins an expert panel for Forbes. He offers advice about how to lead in a tech-driven world.

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Furman’s Innovation Lab mentioned in UBJ

Furman's Innovation Lab is mentioned in an Upstate Business Journal article about entrepreneur and Greenville native Mick Hunt. The Innovation Lab is located in the Crescent Startup Community off Poinsett Highway.

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Hill Institute among recipients of Commerce Department’s Relentless Challenge grants

Upstate Business Journal reports winners of the SC Department of Commerce's Relentless Challenge grants. The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is among three Upstate recipients and 14 winners statewide.

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