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.

Elon's Freedom Scholars Will Promote Civic Engagement Among High Schoolers

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December 30, 2021

The program includes a two-week residential experience at Elon for 15 rising high school seniors, a year of programming and college application support, and one-on-one mentoring by Elon undergraduates and area civic leaders.

Meet a Changemaker: Katherine Mason of Alice Lloyd College

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December 30, 2021

In addition to her extensive volunteer work with the Girl Scouts, this kinesiology major looks for small but important ways to serve others.

These Mercer University Students Serve the Homeless of Macon, Georgia

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December 19, 2021

“I absolutely love serving the community. As someone who comes from an underprivileged family, I want to help,” said sophomore Lakeeya Brockington, a marketing major who volunteers at the Brookdale Resource Center.

Lincoln Memorial Students Win National Community Engagement Award from NCHC

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December 15, 2021

Emma Cummings and Austen Smith won the award from the National Collegiate Honors Council for their project that provided two Little Free Libraries at local schools.

A Side Trip to Paris: A Study Abroad Student Offers Tips for Exploring the City of Light

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December 15, 2021

While studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, Sarah Wallace had an unforgettable adventure in Paris, visiting the Eiffel Tower, dining in a French bistro, showing off her unfashionable beret and foiling pickpockets along the way.

Sullivan Foundation to Launch Leadership and Entrepreneurship Coursework Program in 2022

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December 7, 2021

An advisory board of faculty members from 18 partner schools developed detailed programs and coursework to provide a clear path for students hoping to become leaders and changemakers with the skills to make a real difference.