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When Julia Sellers finished her first year with AmeriCorps, she knew she wanted to keep learning and growing as a professional. But she wasn’t sure she was ready to commit to graduate school. A professional certificate—an academic credit-bearing course offered through Furman University's Innovation Lab—gave Julia...Read more

Have you ever asked, ‘Why am I doing this?’ while doing a task that someone else could do? Leaders who carry it all become bottlenecks – slowing decisions, limiting innovation and exhausting themselves and their teams. So, what can we do? Delegate....Read more

Ashley Dickson-Ellison’s journey into podcasting began as a way to have thoughtful conversations about books. After 17 years in the classroom, most of them spent teaching high school English, Ashley and two fellow teachers launched a podcast to share their love of literature with a broader audience....Read more

Furman University’s Bryan Davis has words of advice in a Forbes article about leadership. In “How To Lead Confidently While Catching Up On Tech,” Davis, executive director of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, joins others on Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only, fee-based organization for successful...Read more

by Kelly Gregory Education is often described as a pathway to opportunity, opening doors to careers, personal growth, and long-term stability. For many students, school provides the support and resources needed to build a strong future. However, researchers and educators have increasingly explored how certain patterns within education—such as disciplinary...Read more

If you’re ready to take your impact beyond the classroom, Furman University’s Master of Arts in Education in School Leadership or Educational Specialist in School Leadership programs are designed to help you lead with confidence and purpose. Both programs help educators who are ready...Read more

I was on the opening team for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World, which was Disney’s first attempt at building a luxury resort. On the monorail beam with wonderful views of the Magic Kingdom, it was designed in elegant turn-of-the-century Victorian style....Read more

What does community health really look like in practice? At the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, we know that health is shaped by much more than clinical care. It’s influenced by where we live, the systems we navigate, the partnerships we build, and the...Read more

The Furman University Innovation Lab is mentioned in an Upstate Business Journal article about spurring the entrepreneurial economy in the Greenville, South Carolina, region. Greenville native Mick Hunt, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, podcaster and bestselling author, will be collaborating with the Innovation Lab based at the Flywheel Coworking...Read more

The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is among three Upstate winners of the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s 2026 Relentless Challenge grants. Statewide, there are 14 grant recipients. Learn more in Upstate Business Journal. The post Hill Institute among recipients of Commerce Department’s Relentless Challenge grants...Read more

Furman University’s Megan Richmond appeared in a WSPA 7 News (CBS) consumer exclusive about medical billing. Richmond, a member of Furman’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH), said medical billing errors cost patients billions of dollars each year. She said up to 80% of health care...Read more

Community Health Conversations | February 11, 2026 Social connection is increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing health and well-being. On February 11, the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health hosted the latest installment of its Community Health Conversations...Read more

The Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) program is built on the understanding that every student’s path is unique. Whether balancing full‑time careers, family responsibilities or a desire to accelerate into the design field quickly, students bring a wide range of goals and unique situations. Flexibility...Read more

The Riley Institute at Furman University recently highlighted its White-Riley-Peterson Afterschool Policy Fellowship and the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered network, which equip leaders to advocate for these programs while learning how to better serve the people who use them. After-school and summer programs are essential infrastructure for working...Read more

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest extreme weather events in South Carolina, and it’s getting worse. Residents already experience about 15 days each year with temperatures above 95°F, and that number is expected to increase in the coming decades. Yet, despite the growing danger, heat...Read more