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 artwork by queer artist Wylie Caudill was created in honor of an LGBTQ scholarship created by the University of Kentucky

This LGBTQ Scholarship Is the First of Its Kind in the SEC

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June 25, 2021

To promote diversity and representation, The University of Kentucky has launched the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Fund.

this photo shows students graduating from Cumberland University, which now offers the Phoenix Program for tuition-free college

Cumberland University Offers Tuition-Free Education to Select Students in Tennessee

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June 10, 2021

The Phoenix Promise will allow eligible Tennessee students with the greatest financial need to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree from a private university without paying any tuition costs.

Down Syndrome Is No Barrier to Entrepreneurship for This Clemson LIFE Graduate

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June 10, 2021

Lucy Graham and her family, along with Sarah McAlpine of Clemson LIFE, founded the Upside Down Collection, a jewelry business that aims to combat the stigma surrounding Down syndrome.

this is a photo of Dustin Liu, UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN, in his back yard

UNA-USA Seeks Next Youth Observer to the United Nations

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June 7, 2021

Young Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are encouraged to submit their applications for this change-leading position by Sunday, June 13.

this photo shows Campbell University students in a rover they designed for space missions for a NASA competition.

Campbell University Students Build Award-Winning Rover for Manned Space Missions

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May 14, 2021

The human-powered vehicle, which featured four-wheel drive and rack-and-pinion steering, won the NASA HERC award for its ingenious and innovative design.