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Furman ranks 4th for sustainability
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2023 Sustainable Campus Index also ranks Furman 4th for campus engagement.
Continue ReadingNews sources cover David Shi’s $1 million gift
On news of the former Furman president's donation to The Shi Institute, several media outlets run stories.
Continue ReadingFurman’s Predmore talks sustainability with local news anchor
Award-winning Anchor Amy Wood visits The Shi Institute and speaks with Andrew Predmore, executive director, about how Furman is walking the talk with respect to sustainability.
Continue ReadingCompostable cutlery, developed with Furman help, makes news
Fox Carolina talked with Mike Haubert about the compostable cutlery his company is developing with help from Furman's Shi Institute.
Continue ReadingThe green team
TOWN Magazine highlights the efforts of three individuals who are making strides in keeping Greenville sustainable especially in the face of unprecedented growth. Among them is Furman University's Laura Bain '02, associate director of sustainability...
Continue ReadingFurman’s David E. Shi honored for lifetime achievement in higher ed
David E. Shi '73, former Furman University president, received the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. It's an honor recognizing individuals with at least 10 years of...
Continue ReadingShi honored with AASHE Lifetime Achievement Award
When President David E. Shi ’73 began elevating sustainability as an essential strategic pillar for Furman University some 25 years ago, the idea drew support – and some skepticism. Several trustees, professors, alumni and students...
Continue ReadingSustain SC, Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural SLI class
Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of about 24 professionals across diverse sectors to join the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). The SLI...
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...
Continue ReadingShi Center offers Earth Day Tips
April 22 marks the 5oth anniversary Earth Day, but for the staff and faculty of the Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman every day is an opportunity to celebrate protecting the planet and rethinking ways...
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