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 Reagan Pugh with a group of Hollins University students who attended his Head, Heart, Hustle workshop

Hollins University Students Inspired by Sullivan's "Head, Heart, Hustle" Workshop

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October 25, 2021

During the Sullivan Roadshow at Hollins University and other Sullivan Foundation partner schools, Reagan Pugh helped students find “an intersection” between their beliefs, passions and skills

this photo shows the recent graduating class of Rollins College, named U.S. News & World Report's top regional university in the South

Rollins College Ranked No. 1 Regional University in the South

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October 22, 2021

This is the 26th consecutive year that U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rollins among the top two regional universities in the South and the top-ranked Florida school in the category.

this photo shows Josephine Balzac-Arroyo teaching a course on social entrepreneurship at Rollins College

How Josephine Balzac-Arroyo Inspires Young Changemakers at Rollins College

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October 18, 2021

“Professor Balzac-Arroyo radiates a sense of optimism that we, as students, can make the world a better place,” said one of her students.

The Hope Shot: "Be More Intentional With Words" (Video)

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September 30, 2021

From here to the finish line, what should leaders and communicators be saying to our constituents, and how should we do it? In this video from Perfect Image, Jill Strickland Luse delivers some much-needed counsel.

Furman's SGA Leaders Committed to Empowering the Underrepresented

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September 29, 2021

For the first time in its nearly 200-year history, Furman University’s current SGA president and vice president are both Black. And they've made representation a core focus of their administration.

Spud Marshall Releases New Book, "Designing Creative Communities," for Change Leaders

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September 28, 2021

In the book, the Sullivan Foundation’s director of student engagement and leader of the Ignite Retreats shares his experiences as a community builder and introduces readers to the CANVAS Framework.