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Students, Faculty Rank Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclass as Best Virtual Event They Have Ever Attended

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September 25, 2020

The free weekly online sessions, hosted by Spud Marshall, bring together social innovators, college students and faculty members with a passion for changemaking.

U.S. News Ranks University of Virginia as No. 4 Best Public University in the U.S.

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September 14, 2020

In terms of "faculty resources," including class size and faculty salary, UVA is ranked the third-best public school in the country.

Leading Angel Investment Group Creates Affiliate Group for Members of Sullivan Foundation Network

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September 1, 2020

VentureSouth, co-directed by 1999 Sullivan Award winner Matt Dunbar, offers opportunity to invest in innovative startups that will drive the American South’s economy.

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Shifts to Remote Learning for Undergraduates

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August 17, 2020

After in-person classes started one week ago, testing of students saw a significant rise in the COVID-19 positivity rate at UNC.

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Duke's Imari Walker Uses YouTube to Explain Dangers of Plastic Water Bottles in Entertaining Fashion

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July 7, 2020

Walker, a future environmental engineer, has a knack for explaining the problem of plastics in accessible terms—and for dispelling myths and misconceptions about environmental issues.

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Akimbo's Free Emerging Leaders Program Helps College Students Channel Their Changemaking Powers

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June 30, 2020

Led by two remarkable Akimbo coaches, the Emerging Leaders Program, designed for college students, is "about leaning into the possibility ahead."

Sullivan Stars

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Special Education Major Morgan Crowe Receives Sullivan Scholarship at Lees-McRae College

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September 21, 2020

The Sullivan Scholar, a graduate of Jay M. Robinson High School, said she has "always had a passion for working with kids in the special-needs environment and can easily connect with them and form bonds."

Single Mom and Education Major Dina Altwam Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Clemson

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September 20, 2020

As a leader of Clemson's Muslim Student Association, Altwam has overcome hateful attacks and concerns about her personal safety with "the instinct to educate and show grace."

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Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for Faculty/Staff at Clemson

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September 20, 2020

Dr. Thomas was honored for her exhaustive research documenting the contributions of six generations of both enslaved and free people at Clemson University and the land on which it stands.

King University Honors Tristen Luu and Steve Playl With Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards

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September 2, 2020

Luu is a longtime mission volunteer with plans to attend medical school, while Playl is a former pastor and columnist for newspapers in Kentucky and Tennessee.

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Clemson Honors Carly Malcolm, Activist on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Assault, With Sullivan Award

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June 29, 2020

Malcolm has combined her interests in health policy and gender equity to improve the Clemson community by addressing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence and support services for survivors.

Dewey and Barbara Trogdon, Berenice Fuentes Juarez Honored With Sullivan Awards from Guilford College

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June 23, 2020

The Trogdons are longtime benefactors of Guilford College, while Juarez is an accomplished servant leader who helps "get people excited about the work" in the classroom.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

High Schooler Gives Kids a Taste of Entrepreneurship in the Bakery Business

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September 16, 2020

Kailey Perkins, 17, cooked up the Young Entrepreneur Scholars program to help children in underserved communities discover their own entrepreneurial streak through baking, teamwork and fun.

Leading Angel Investment Group Creates Affiliate Group for Members of Sullivan Foundation Network

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September 1, 2020

VentureSouth, co-directed by 1999 Sullivan Award winner Matt Dunbar, offers opportunity to invest in innovative startups that will drive the American South’s economy.

Wofford College Student Entrepreneurs Complete Summer Accelerator Program

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August 31, 2020

Led by Tyler Senecal, the Summer Accelerator helps students launch business ventures and social enterprises by providing them with key resources, support and structure.

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Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms

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August 28, 2020

Beetcoin lets individuals without deep pockets invest in local farms and food startups committed to sustainable farming and doing the right things for the planet.

Leading CEOs Propose Roadmap to Building a Purpose-First Economy

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August 19, 2020

The goal is to create an inclusive and sustainable post-COVID economy that benefits society, the planet and shareholders for generations.

Entrepreneur Honors Black-Owned Businesses Threatened by COVID-19 Pandemic

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August 18, 2020

Mandy Bowman, founder of Official Black Wall Street, has teamed with Snapchat to offer three cash-based awards to leading black entrepreneurs around the country.

Education and Community Development

Three Sullivan Foundation Schools Partner to Produce More Teachers With Ed.D Degrees

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September 28, 2020

Clemson, The Citadel and Winthrop University formed a consortium that lets students with Ed.S. degrees get their doctorates faster.

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Bellarmine University Offers STEM Scholarships for Low-Income, High-Achieving Students

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September 27, 2020

Funded by a $1 million NSF grant, the program will award annual scholarships of $7,200 each to two groups of 11 qualified students for four years.

Students, Faculty Rank Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclass as Best Virtual Event They Have Ever Attended

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September 25, 2020

The free weekly online sessions, hosted by Spud Marshall, bring together social innovators, college students and faculty members with a passion for changemaking.

Auburn's University Outreach Delivers Leadership Training to Find Common Ground in Difficult Times

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September 24, 2020

Auburn has begun teaching the Culture Bump Approach to individuals and educational leaders throughout Alabama.

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Furman University's Erica Daly Hopes to Get 50% of Students to Vote on Election Day

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September 20, 2020

Daly and her fellow Dins Vote members must help students navigate and overcome a number of obstacles that make it harder to vote while educating them on the importance of participating in the democratic process.

U.S. News Ranks University of Virginia as No. 4 Best Public University in the U.S.

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September 14, 2020

In terms of "faculty resources," including class size and faculty salary, UVA is ranked the third-best public school in the country.

Environment and Climate

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Is Your Used Pizza Box Recyclable? Here's How to Find Out

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September 29, 2020

A major industry study found that pizza boxes can be recycled, but not everyone agrees. A new online tool from Domino's aims to clear up the confusion.

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California Governor Signs "World's Toughest" Recycling Law Covering Plastic Bottles

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September 28, 2020

Companies that produce bottled beverages will be required to use 15 percent recycled plastic in their bottles by 2022 and 50 percent by 2030.

West Virginia Wesleyan College Unveils Solar Canopy With Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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September 23, 2020

The solar canopy has a solar capacity of about 60 kilowatts, which will provide the energy equivalent of the use of six average American homes for a year.

Scientists from Two Sullivan Partner Schools Lead Research Expedition to Antarctica

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September 17, 2020

Auburn University's Kenneth Halanych and Kevin Kocot of the University of Alabama aim to better understand how climate change affects biodiversity in the unexplored waters of the Antarctic region.

Recycling Cars in the Modern World

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September 9, 2020

While small-scale consumer recycling definitely makes a difference, one of the most important avenues for recycling is something that you won’t be able to chuck in your nearest recycling bin.

Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms

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August 28, 2020

Beetcoin lets individuals without deep pockets invest in local farms and food startups committed to sustainable farming and doing the right things for the planet.

Social Justice and Equality

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Professor and Student at Washington and Lee Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary

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September 21, 2020

Stephanie Sandberg and Nolan Zunk are putting the finishing touches on "Intimate Violence," a 102-minute documentary that weaves together survivor stories with expert interviews to take a close look at domestic violence in America.

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Chicago Restaurateurs Celebrate Women's Restaurant Week August 26-31

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August 25, 2020

The event, which kicks off on Women's Equality Day, showcases women-owned restaurants in the Chicago area.

Rise and Thrive: Inspiring and Mentoring Teen Girls to Become Leaders

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July 21, 2020

Ashley Lucas and Ashley Koranteng, both alumni from George Mason University, founded the nonprofit because they wanted to help girls navigate the challenges and perils of growing up while finding their own voices.

Shenandoah SGA President: "We Really Have the Power to Make Change"

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July 20, 2020

A combat veteran who served in Afghanistan, De'Angelo Wynn came home with PTSD and has fought his way back to health while becoming a campus changemaker at Shenandoah University.

Guilford College Art Professor’s Paintings Capture Plight of Systemic Racism

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June 30, 2020

Antoine Williams recently auctioned his mixed-media work, inspired by Casey Gerald's "There Will Be No Miracles Here," on Instagram in support of racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon

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June 18, 2020

The cofounder of On the Move Art Studio and a 2012 Sullivan Award winner at the University of Kentucky, Nadzam believes "an injustice to one is an injustice to all."

Poverty and Hunger

Winthrop University Student Uses National Guard Position to Serve Children in Need

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September 23, 2020

Specialist Charles Hoffmann's two-week mission to feed children in need ended up lasting two months as he also collected and distributed about 2,000 free books for kids in Horry, S.C.

Carson-Newman University Professor to Cycle 100 Miles in Fundraiser for Appalachian Outreach

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September 14, 2020

Zink said choosing to raise funds for Appalachian Outreach was a no-brainer after he saw how much the ministry has helped people around the region, especially during the pandemic.

Cumberlands' Board Games Drive Brightens Lives of Homeless Youths

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August 3, 2020

The athletic department at the University of the Cumberlands spearheaded the drive, collecting more than 15 board games for kids living in Ryan's Place in Barbourville, Ky.

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New Mercer University Center Could Provide Millions With Access to Clean Water

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July 31, 2020

The Cecil Day Family Center for International Groundwater Innovation, which will serve water-poor communities in developing countries, was seeded with a seven-figure gift from Mercer alumna Deen Day Sanders.

The 'Invisible Front Lines': How Brenau University Helps Unseen and Forgotten Populations Survive the Pandemic

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June 1, 2020

With some shelters closed down and services reduced, the current climate has particularly impacted low-income, inadequately housed and homeless populations and those struggling with mental illness.

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Davidson College Alumnus Helps Spearhead Feed the Front Line Charlotte Initiative

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June 1, 2020

Launched as a youth-led grassroots campaign, Feed the Front Line Charlotte is modeled on similar initiatives helping both healthcare workers and local restaurants in several cities around the U.S.

Health and Wellness

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Auburn Alumni Association Launches Buy-One, Give-One COVID-19 Mask Initiative

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September 27, 2020

When an Auburn alumnus buys one of the limited-edition masks, a mask will be donated to an underserved community in Alabama.

Lincoln Memorial University Professor Makes 300-Plus COVID-19 Masks for DAR Project

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September 22, 2020

Pebworth, a professor of sport and exercise science at LMU, watched YouTube videos to perfect her mask-sewing technique and then set to work with fun prints like license plates and candy corn.

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University of Mississippi Researchers Seek New Ways to Help People Who Stutter

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September 20, 2020

In a groundbreaking study, Dr. Greg Snyder, an associate professor of communication sciences and disorders, is investigating the question of when children disclose their stutter and hopes to develop new treatment options.

Campbell University Students Create COVID-Related Social Story for Exceptional Children

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September 19, 2020

The animated video, created by members of the Exceptional Camels Interest Group, uses illustrations and simple language to explain how special-needs kids can stay healthy in the coronavirus pandemic.

These Two William & Mary Alumnae Are Working to Transform Primary Care

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September 18, 2020

In a fellowship with the Weitzman Institute, Dena Bashri and Shivani Gupta are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth and tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.

Alabama Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Nursing Home Residents

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September 17, 2020

DeMarcus Rudolph started the project because nursing home residents can’t see their loved ones in person due to the novel coronavirus, and he wanted to do something to lift their spirits.

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