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Beth Pontari Named VP of Academic Affairs and Provost
Pontari was a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program. She started her career at Furman in 2001 as an assistant professor of psychology. Her new role begins May. 1.
Continue ReadingShi Institute study on gentrification cited in NYT
Reference to a study conducted by The Shi Institute and led by Ken Kolb appears in an article about the in-migration of conservatives to South Carolina from more liberal-leaning states.
Continue ReadingEco Reps take sustainability education peer to peer
Working with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, the student volunteers hope to make an upcoming women’s basketball match a Zero Waste Game Day.
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 ReadingFurman set to assist at-risk communities in building climate, natural disaster resilience
An initiative led by Oregon-based Geos Institute enables The Shi Institute to partner with SC coastal communities to mitigate impacts of extreme climate events.
Continue ReadingHow cities can push back against climate change
Local governments can blunt some of the effects of climate change by making their communities more resilient, according to Geoffrey Habron, a professor of sustainability sciences at Furman. He and a group of students worked...
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 ReadingNews article cites Furman University study
Savannah Moss of The Greenville News pens an article about food insecurity in Greenville County. A study by two Furman institutes and LiveWell Greenville informs the piece.
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 ReadingShi Institute, Sustain SC welcome third class of fellows
Twenty-six fellows aim to advance sustainability in the state of South Carolina. UpstateBizSC covered the announcement.
Continue ReadingFurman ranks 4th for sustainability
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2023 Sustainable Campus Index also ranks Furman 4th for campus engagement.
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