Corporate Services

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As the leading undergraduate university in South Carolina, we have a unique responsibility to gather local knowledge and apply solutions that will boost our state’s economy. For us, that means partnering with the leading companies in Greenville—and beyond.

Our corporate services staff can connect your company to Furman’s expertise and research. Every day, Furman’s students, faculty, staff and alumni tackle our state’s most complex problems and forge partnerships with businesses and nonprofit agencies to solve them. By collaborating with us, your company can be confident in the knowledge that you’re building a strategic partnership and making a lasting impact in South Carolina.

Executive Education

Furman offers a variety of professional development programs for companies to develop their current staff. Our expertise runs the gamut, from executive leadership to corporate sustainability.

Center for Innovative Leadership

The Center for Innovative Leadership is Furman’s hub for serving the educational needs of professionals and organizations. Combining Furman’s world-class academic expertise with leading business experts and coaches, the Center is dedicated to developing strategic leaders, creative problem-solvers and agile innovators who can navigate the complex challenges of today’s world.

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Challenge Course

Furman’s Challenge Course consists of a series of outdoor physical and mental challenges designed to boost group cooperation and performance.

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Recruit Talent

Furman graduates excel in every profession. That’s because our alumni learn how to think creatively, find meaningful connections between disparate ideas, work effectively in teams and communicate well. With those diverse skills, our graduates leave our campus ready to lead their peers. Recruit a Furman student or graduate for your company.

Access Furman Expertise

Furman is a community of talented researchers and renowned scholars who are at the forefront of developments in subjects like childhood education, economics, genetics, public policy, and sustainability. By collaborating with our partners and peers in the community, we put our ideas and insights into practice—and translate our discoveries into a meaningful impact.

Faculty Research

Faculty Research

Furman's faculty are available to provide their expertise and analysis to a variety of topics. Contact us to collaborate with our faculty​.

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The Riley Institute

The Riley Institute

The Riley Institute broadens student and community perspectives about issues critical to South Carolina’s progress. Through its speaker forums, diversity strategies, and public education work, it builds and engages present and future leaders, creates and shares information about the state’s core challenges, and links the leadership body to sustainable solutions.

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The Shi Center for Sustainability

The Shi Center for Sustainability

Established in 2008, the Shi Center for Sustainability has evolved into a powerful think tank where educators, students, and community leaders can work together and explore the most complex issues of sustainability. The center partners with numerous Greenville nonprofits, higher education consortiums, and corporations.

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Partnership Opportunities

Build your business—and brand recognition—at Furman. Every year, our campus attracts thousands of visitors for community, corporate, fine arts and sports events. That doesn’t include the 2,700 undergraduates who call Furman home. Simply put, we’re a big attraction.

You can raise your visibility on our campus in a variety of ways. Support Furman’s research through a corporate gift. Sponsor one of our community gatherings. Or advertise at a sporting event. No matter your interest, we can help you connect with our community.

Corporate Partnerships and Giving

Support Furman by engaging in a sponsorship opportunity, or by funding one of our research initiatives. Contact Liz Seman, executive director of corporate engagement for more information.

Athletic Sponsorship

Furman has 18 NCAA Division I teams—and a passionate fan base. You can support the Paladins through sponsorship or advertisement. Contact Ha​rry Day, account executive for IMG College Furman Athletics​​.​​​​​​