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Main fountain gets new trees
The trees around Furman’s main fountain, just inside the main entrance, have been removed as part of an ongoing project to replace aging oaks on campus. Previous phases of the project saw replacement of the...
Continue ReadingSeveral SC colleges lauded for environmental sustainability. Only one gets ‘gold’ rank
The State recognized Furman University on news of its STARS Gold status, a rating metric spearheaded by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges...
Continue ReadingFurman recognized as top performer in Sustainable Campus Index
Furman University has been recognized as a top performer in the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No. 9 overall among baccalaureate institutions and moving up from last year’s No. 10 slot. A publication of the...
Continue ReadingNew growth: Last major phase of tree replacement begins Nov. 30
Story update, Nov. 10, 2020: The sixth and final phase of replacing aging trees along the front of the Furman University campus will begin Nov. 30, 2020. Crews will remove the 50 to 60-year-old oaks...
Continue ReadingFurman announces The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities
We can have both – a healthy, thriving planet and a basic quality of life for all of humanity – and in fact, we must. That belief drives the new Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at...
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