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Introducing our 2025 Summer Fellows!

We are so excited to introduce our Summer 2025 class of Shi Institute Student Fellows! Representing six states, seven countries and 13 different academic majors and minors, this diverse group will tackle real-world sustainability projects...

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Stella Frisbie ’25: Taking a grassroots approach to climate action

By Stella Frisbie '25 Looking back on my time at Furman, some of my most meaningful moments happened not in a classroom, but in conversations—at sustainability tabling events, with peers passionate about change, and eventually,...

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CCC: Saving energy costs and promoting energy efficiency

By Vanessa Amasi '26 [caption id="attachment_1549" align="alignright" width="292"] Joy Baker (left) and Vanessa Amasi (right) looking at utility data reports.[/caption] When it comes to warming hearts and homes, I could not think of a better...

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Furman University receives STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements

For the fourth time, Furman University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment...

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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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