innovation-and-entrepreneurship

Furman’s Hill Institute receives Department of Commerce Relentless Challenge grant

Furman is one of 15 projects around the state to receive a Relentless Challenge grant.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Zoodsma ’25 launches jewelry company

Zoodsma was one of four finalists in the Paladin Pitch competition where she presented her business, Astrea, which specializes in jewelry for colleges and Greek organizations. FOX Carolina caught up with the entrepreneur on campus.

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AI-based tool created by Tate ’24 and co-founder gets infusion of cash

dotflo, an AI tool to help businesses ferret out new customers, wins round of pre-seed funding. The company was founded this year by Furman's Spencer Tate '24 and Nemath Ahmed, a Georgia Tech grad student.

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A panel hosted by The Hill Institute unpacks the impact of AI

Furman alumni and representatives of Furman institutes and centers lead panel "AI and the Future of Business" in downtown Greenville.

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Thriving community organization grew from Furman roots

For over a decade, Dan Weidenbenner ’11, founder and executive director of Mill Village Ministries, has pursued his mission of elevating Greenville through healthy food, sustainable transportation, youth employment and social justice, with plenty of...

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GVL Starts hosts demo day for budding entrepreneurs

More than 25 entrepreneurs participated in GVL Starts, a program of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Five finalists pitched ideas at Demo Day. Two winners and a crowd favorite were crowned.

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Elizabeth Davis featured in Vive’s ‘Thrive After 55’

Furman's Elizabeth Davis is among the five luminaries featured in Vive Magazine's "Prime Time," an in-depth look at the "real stars" of the Greenville community.

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Elizabeth Davis comments on her vision for Greenville’s future

Greenville Business Magazine taps Elizabeth Davis and other leaders in the City of Greenville for their take on the future of the city, its challenges and assets.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Construction underway for startup community on Poinsett

Construction has begun for the Crescent Startup Community on Poinsett Highway. The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman will have a presence at the 47,000-square-foot hub.

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Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 seeks to bridge sustainability and Latino community

Alexandra Valdovinos ’25 offered a personal, collegiate view on the importance of Latino conservation during a 15-minute presentation during the Latino Conservation Week Environmental Education Webinar.

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