The Riley Institute at Furman

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every part of American life from the information we trust to how we work, learn, and make decisions. 2026 will ask: How do we shape the future of AI before it shapes us?

Save the Dates: September 1, 8, 15. Confirmed speakers include:
🟣Renee Cummings: 2023 VentureBeat AI Innovator Award winner, University of Virginia
🟣Sneha Revanur: Founder, Encode AI. Youngest in TIME’s inaugural list of the 100 most influential voices in AI
🟣Jaime Harrison: Former chair of the Democrats
🟣Matt Moore: Former chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party

More details coming soon.

Advantage Scholars — we look forward to having you here at Furman University on June 22!

Wondering how much fun you're about to have? Let the past Advantage Scholars cohorts show you.

Visit www.furman.edu/news/advantage-scholars-get-first-experience-as-paladins/ to read what past cohorts thought of their experiences.

This week on Simple Civics: Greenville County EdTalks, Cathy Stevens and Amy Keely unpacked The Riley Institute's multifaceted approach to elevating public education, from recognizing proven success stories in WhatWorksSC to empowering educators with South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered.

Tune into the history behind a million-dollar federal pilot that skyrocketed into a $1.3 billion investment and A LOT more.

🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6noiN31ZMyvu2Bx62jq7J4
🎧 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvpwfchQ7RI

Hosted by Greater Good Greenville and Public Education Partners.