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Furman to receive $25,000 in pro bono consulting for renewable energy project

Cambridge, Mass. -- Second Nature, a leading organization advancing climate action in higher education, is pleased to announce that Furman University has been chosen as one of seven institutions to receive pro bono consulting services...

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Pedal Smart, Drive Safe: Essential Road Safety Tips for Bikers and Drivers on Campus

By Ellie Howard '25 Furman’s biking community is growing every year. Biking is an eco-friendly, fun mode of transportation that Furman students are encouraged to use whenever possible. The growing bike community on campus calls...

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How can we protect South Carolina’s farmland?

Rural farmland across South Carolina faces mounting market pressures as urban expansion and demand for housing encroach on agricultural communities. To address these challenges, our research team developed a mapping tool to help stakeholders identify...

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Summer Marsden ’25 talks about her farm-to-fork fellowship

Have you ever eaten a meal in the Furman Dining Hall and taken a moment to consider where that food might have come from, or where it goes once your plate magically disappears on the...

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“Spring into action!” at the Shi Institute with two new gardening workshops

[caption id="attachment_1480" align="alignleft" width="219"] Farm Manager Bruce Adams[/caption] As the seasons shift, it’s the perfect time to prepare your garden for a thriving year ahead. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, our...

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Celebrating our work in 2024!

During 2024, The Shi Institute continued to build its commitment to creating a greener, healthier future for our campus and beyond. Here are a few highlights: Sustainability Myth Busters: Debunking Misconceptions and Driving Action The...

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Topsoil dinner raises $8K for CCC

This month, we were excited to welcome Furman University family, friends and community members for our Three Sisters Dinner, hosted by Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest. The five-course dinner celebrated corn, beans and squash -...

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“Eco-Art Song and the Climate Crisis”

“Eco-art song is an emerging form of art song that uses climate texts to create songs directly related to climate change," said Vocal Performance and German Studies major Kendra Lund ’25. "There are plenty of...

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Meet our Shi Institute 2024-25 Fellows

We're excited to introduce nine Shi Institute Student Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year! They're from four different countries (Cameroon, Kazakhstan, Tanzania, USA) with a total of nine different majors. "The passion and innovative ideas...

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Shi Institute, Sustain SC welcome fourth class of SLI Fellows

Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are thrilled to introduce the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort...

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Shi Institute hosts first resilience workshop in Beaufort

This month, in partnership with Beaufort County, the Resilient Cities Catalyst, and the Geos Institute, the Shi Institute hosted the first-ever Climate Ready America Regional Resilience Accelerator Workshop. Since April of this year, Shi Institute...

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Join the Shi Institute for Sustainability Week 2024!

The Shi Institute is excited to announce its first Sustainability Week from September 28 to October 4, 2024. This week-long event will feature a variety of activities, programming and initiatives designed to engage students, faculty,...

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