Education and Community Development

Quality education and economic growth go hand-in-hand and provide a foundation for a society that can thrive for generations to come. Here, we share the stories of our partner schools, educators, students and business leaders who care about their communities, love helping others and want to drive positive change from inside and outside the classroom.

this photo shows a sheep grazing on the grass around Furman University's solar farm

Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

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November 12, 2020

The Shi Institute, an outgrowth of Furman's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, promotes sustainable human flourishing through its centers for sustainability education, research and leadership.

this photo shows the members of the women's wrestling team working on a Ferrum College service project for Habitat for Humanity

Ferrum College Staff, Students Help Renovate Home for Woman in Rocky Mount, Va.

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November 12, 2020

Along with Dean of Students Nicole Lenez and Residence Life Area Coordinator Leya Deickman, members of Ferrum's women's wrestling team took part in the two-year Habitat for Humanity project to rebuild Elaine Childress' home.

this photo shows Myers Park Baptist Church, which works to address racism in white churches as part of a Davidson College project.

As White Churches Confront Racial Injustice, Davidson College Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change

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November 11, 2020

A project called Churches That THRIVE for Racial Justice will work to shed light on the challenges of racism in white-dominated churches and help churches build on their commitment to racial justice and equality.

Professors at The Citadel Developing Courses to Help Students Address UN Sustainable Development Goals

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November 11, 2020

In the cross-disciplinary BUILDS classes taught by two professors from different fields, business students will learn more about technology development while engineering students gain a better understanding of innovation and business.

Eric Johnson Develops Rust Innovation Lab to Promote Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Rust College

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November 10, 2020

Johnson, a Rust College senior, wants to help fellow students put their ideas for social change and racial justice into practice to build a better society.

this photo shows volunteers for Heller Service Corps at Furman University

Small Acts of Kindness Create Big Impact With Furman's Heller Service Corps

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November 1, 2020

“It doesn’t take a lot of time to do something that will have a lasting impact on a child,” said Barrett Taylor, the Corps student director, who especially enjoys working on projects that brighten children's lives.