The Riley Institute
Named for two-time South Carolina governor and former U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley, Furman University’s Richard W. Riley Institute advances social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond by building leadership for a diverse society, hosting expert speakers to broaden perspectives on critical issues, supporting public education, and creating knowledge through community solutions-focused research.
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Latest Riley Institute News
39 Lowcountry leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning diversity program
Thirty-nine leaders from across the Lowcountry have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through their participation in the Riley Institute’s...
Continue Reading >Riley Fellows in the News: December 15, 2021
Read the latest updates about Riley Fellows career changes, board and commission appointments, professional honors, and more.
Continue Reading >34 Public Media Leaders Graduate from National Diversity Program
Last week, 34 public media professionals from across the country were part of the second class to graduate from the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative (PMDLI), a program of the Riley Institute at Furman University.
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