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Riley Institute highlights after-school policy fellowship and network

A group of children pick out and read books at a community library created by members of the Diversity Leaders Initiative of Furman University’s Riley Institute. Photo by Owen Withycombe, Furman University.

Last updated February 26, 2026

By Staff Report


The Riley Institute at Furman University recently highlighted its White-Riley-Peterson Afterschool Policy Fellowship and the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered network, which equip leaders to advocate for these programs while learning how to better serve the people who use them.

After-school and summer programs are essential infrastructure for working families and engaged communities. The Riley Institute highlights stories from community leaders who have been through these programs and transformed after-school programming in their own communities.

To learn more about The Riley Institute, click here.

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