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Located in the foothills of Greenville, South Carolina - Furman University is one of the nation's premier undergraduate liberal arts colleges. At 2600 students, Furman is known for outstanding faculty and student relationships, its approach towards engaged learning, its robust visual and performing arts program and its competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Furman prides itself on its unique academic program, which teaches students how to think critically, how to evaluate and create, and how to see multiple perspectives through the lens of empathy. Built upon these principles, students graduate broadly-educated, well-rounded, prepared for leadership and eager to take on the challenges of a complex world.

<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span>[http://www2.furman.edu/studentlife/leadership/ShuckerLeadershipInstitute/Pages/default.aspx <b>Shucker Leadership Institute</b> ]<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">at Furman is a comprehensive program designed to foster change in students and the greater Greenville community. A Shucker Fellow engages in a four year experience and gains an understanding of personal strengths as a leader, practices collaborative leadership and learns how to be a catalyst for change. Each year, 25 candidates are chosen to become New Fellows in the Shucker Leadership Institute. SLI's guided process is intended to enhance the college experience and prepare an individual for a lifetime of meaningful leadership and service in any field.</span></div><div><br/><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The '''Furman Robotics Team''' is a student-run </span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">organization that connects people with an interest in robotics and electronics to collaborate on small projects - both for fun and those that are entered in regional and national competitions. Every new member is taught basic electronics and programming skills and is assigned to a group of 3-5 people working on a shared project. Group president&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evdokiya Kostadinova shares,</span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;"No previous experience is needed, just pure enthusiasm."</span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In 1988, Furman's Board of Trustees transferred $100,000 to form '''The Investment Club''' from the school’s endowment. Since then, the club's members have used that balance to identify investment strategies, purchase stocks and gain experience in the world of finance. The group also hosts events with Greenville's business leaders. The club currently meets twice a month to learn about investment topics and study its portfolio.</span><br/><br/><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'''The StudioLab,''' a branch of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), offers Furman students, faculty and staff access to cutting-edge technology. Student consultants provide one-on-one assistance in learning to use all forms of technology, including assistance with writing. We offer both assistance with collaborative digital projects and one-on-one writing consultations. The mission of the Writing & Media is to facilitate the effective use of communication technologies at Furman and initiate learning experiences through collaboration.&nbsp;<br/><br/>The '''Environmental Action Group (EAG)'''</span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'''&nbsp;i'''s the campus go-to group for environmental and sustainable movements on campus. They aim to educate the campus on how to live in an eco-friendly way, while doing service projects and hosting events that support their philosophy. Efforts include demonstrations of sustainable technologies, discussions around social entrepreneurship and explorations of sustainable solutions for issues of waste, transportation, climate change and energy.&nbsp;</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br/>[[File:Furman5.png]]<br/><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the Art Department, Furman's '''Fine Arts Entrepreneurship Society (FAES)'''</span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;fosters interest and growth in visual studies by demonstrating the value of the arts through entrepreneurial activities. The organization accomplishes this through events, social activities, field trips, workshops, and lectures with artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Speakers have included world-renowned surf artist [http://drewbrophy.com Drew Brophy], who hosted a workshop and lecture students on how to build a carreer around making what matters to them.&nbsp;</span><br/><br/>FU Art is also home to '''[[Www.createathon.org|CreateAthon]]''' on Campus: a&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">24 Hour pro bono design and branding blitz for social good. This annual event brings students from across campus together with mentors and designers that build brands and movements for Fortune 500 companies, social ventures and start-ups alike. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">CreateAthon is planned in partnership with local non profits - who are the client for the project. In addition, students work with faculty and mentors from word-of-mouth marketing firm Brains on Fire and the national CreateAthon movement to bring ideas to life. </span><br/><br/>Above all, Furman students are known for their passion, enthusiasm and willingness to do things differently to have fun. From floating a giant swan made out of plastic bottles on the lake to shed light on consumption habits to planning a giant flashmob with the president in downtown Greenville, the student body isn't afraid to do things differently. It's time to harness this energy and enthusiasm and channel it through entrepreneurship and innovation, which will equip students with the tools and skill sets needed to create new solutions for the world's most pressing problems.&nbsp;</div> 

<span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In addition to individual research projects, Furman is home to centers and institutes like the '''[http://www2.furman.edu/academics/shicenter/Pages/default.aspx Shi Center for Sustainability], '''which serves as<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;">a hub where educators, students and community leaders work together to explore the complex issues of sustainability. Through their efforts, the Shi Center staff, student fellows and faculty collaborators partner on community projects and generate solutions that can be modeled across the globe. </span><br/span></span><br/span><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Need for Incentives'''</span>

= University-Industry Collaboration<br/><br/> +=

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Furman Advantage Internships'''</span>

The '''Furman Office of Internships''' also offers fellowships, travel stiepends and funded internship opportunities for students in any field - from STEM related research projects to internships with international social justice organizations. In addition, the University's unique '''Furman Advantage''' program is designed to acknowledge and support students who pursue interesting and challenging educational opportunities beyond the classroom during the summer.

Through workshops, connections programs, online resources and personal advising, the Furman Office of Internships works with students to create opportunities to pursue their interests and apply what they learn in the classroom. By working with industry partners, community organizations, faculty, alumni, parents and friends of the University, the Office of Internships matches students with career paths in any field. Throughout the year, students are connected with members of the Furman Internship network through events that are planned to give advice and provide a link to internship opportunities.

<br/>'''<span style="font-size:large;">GHS Research & Development Corporation</span>'''

In partnership with Clemson Univeristy and the University of South Carolina, Furman University has recently entered into new academic partnership with the Greenville Health System (GHS) that will allow Furman to develop innovative programs for undergraduate students interested in health-related careers and provide them with an array of hands-on experiences at one of the Southeast’s largest health systems. As part of the agreement, Furman will be the Health System's primary undergraduate partner, providing its faculty and students, as well as those of other colleges in the area, with distinctive opportunities to study and work with healthcare professionals at GHS in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

'''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/>'''Corporate & Continuing Education</span>'''

Through the [http://www2.furman.edu/academics/conted/Pages/default.aspx '''Herring Center for Continuing Education'''], Furman provides courses, workshops and seminars on industry-relevant topics like information technology, data management and sustainability.

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Sustainable PartnershipsPartners in Sustainability''' &nbsp;</span><br/><br/>The '''Shi Center for Sustainability''' works with partners from the public, private and social sector to complete research projects and design collaborative solutions that address local and global issues. Partners include the City of Greenville's Green Ribbon Advisory Council, AmeriCorps, Dream Big Greenville, Gardening for Good, the Duke Endowment, Piedmont Natural Gas, Greenville Forward, Lake Conestee Nature Park, United Way, Upstate Forever and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities, among others.