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 outdoor campuses that helped make Warren Wilson College a COVID-19-free campus.

How Warren Wilson College Stayed COVID-Free in the Fall Semester

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November 25, 2020

Warren Wilson was the only college in Western North Carolina to have no positive coronavirus cases within its residential community this semester.

this photo shows student Aidan Thomason recording narration for the Seeking Refuge podcast in a quiet green spot on the University of South Carolina campus.

University of South Carolina Students Create Podcast Sharing Refugees' True Stories

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November 18, 2020

The Seeking Refuge podcast, cofounded by an Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient, aims to "change hearts and minds" about refugees while inspiring Americans to make an effort to better understand them.

University of Alabama Creates Free Program to Help Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays

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November 18, 2020

UA professionals work with families and children within the context of their routines, such as meals, diaper changes, bath time and outings, and provide intervention that addresses the child’s overall development.

this photo shows Lexi Tavakoli, a student in Mary Baldwin University's Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, wearing her mask while volunteering for the Out of the Darkness Walk

Service Is a Top Priority for Students in Mary Baldwin University's Program for the Exceptionally Gifted

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November 18, 2020

"When young people are out on a rainy Saturday morning with a smile on their face and happy to help, how can we be anything but impressed?" says one event organizer who has worked with PEG students from MBU.

Clemson Undergradates Use Technology to Teach Science to Middle-Schoolers During the Pandemic

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November 14, 2020

Founded by faculty member Meredith Morris, CU INVESTors aims to "cultivate an interest in science for young students who may not realize their untapped potential for a future in the subject."

this photo shows a sheep grazing on the grass around Furman University's solar farm

Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

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November 12, 2020

The Shi Institute, an outgrowth of Furman's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, promotes sustainable human flourishing through its centers for sustainability education, research and leadership.