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 group of Girls Who Code participants at Converse College.

Converse College Partners With Girls Who Code to Encourage Math and Technology Careers

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October 14, 2020

Converse has been hosting virtual Girls Who Code club meetings each week for middle and high school students who are interested in computer science and coding.

Clemson Introduces New Athletic Scholarships for Wheelchair Tennis

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October 13, 2020

Clemson's adaptive sports tennis team, consisting of Marsden Miller and lecturer Jeff Townsend, has already competed and won at several collegiate events.

Carson-Newman University's Operation Inasmuch Goes Virtual in 2020

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October 13, 2020

More than 200 students took part in the annual day of service, completing advocacy projects on behalf of local organizations.

Kaveh Sadeghian Explores Principles of Design Thinking in Upcoming Ignite Masterclass Oct. 15

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October 9, 2020

Faculty members from seven colleges and universities across the eastern U.S. will also participate in the free online session presented by the Sullivan Foundation.

Ole Miss Freshman Advocates for Minority Students Everywhere She Goes

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October 8, 2020

As a high schooler, Tatiana Davis founded a campus organization dedicated to increasing diversity and creating a welcome environment for minority students. As a UM freshman, she plans to continue to be a voice for underrepresented students.