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
Riley Fellows in the News: October 20, 2021
Read the latest updates about Riley Fellows career changes, board and commission appointments, professional honors, and more.
Continue Reading >Riley Fellows in the News: October 1, 2021
Read the latest updates about Riley Fellows career changes, board and commission appointments, professional honors, and more.
Continue Reading >News Release: Three Public Education Programs Named Finalists for WhatWorksSC Award
Bridges to a Brighter Future, Charleston Promise Neighborhood, and Reading Partners South Carolina have been named finalists for the 11th annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award.
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