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 Christine Condo, a prominent advocate for people with autism and invisible disabilities

George Mason Graduate Student Advocates for Those With 'Invisible Disabilities'

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March 25, 2021

Christine Condo earned her diploma and two bachelor's degrees before being diagnosed with autism, but she still feels the need to hide it, which leads to what she calls the "Autism Paradox."

How Duke University Helped 175 Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Survive the Pandemic

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March 19, 2021

Duke contributed $1 million to the Durham Small Business Recovery Fund to provide grants and loans to struggling entrepreneurs who lost revenue or faced closure as the pandemic raged in 2020.

Jordan Reeves Discusses Empathy, LGBTQ+ Storytelling in March 18 Ignite Masterclass

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March 15, 2021

Reeves, founder of VideoOut and VideoOut Entertainment, will talk about how stories are powerful tools for change as well as doorways into the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

Applications Are Being Accepted for Class of 2021 Millennium Fellowship

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March 11, 2021

The Millennium Fellowship empowers undergraduate changemakers to take their social impact to the next level, with access to world-class training, connections and recognition.