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.

Sarah Guest: The Sullivan Scholarship "Has Completely Changed the Trajectory of My Life"

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February 4, 2022

Guest, an M.Ed candidate at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, discusses her participation in a program focused on education equity.

Data for Social Good: Sewanee DataLab Offers Internships for Students in the Sullivan Network

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February 1, 2022

Student changemakers from all majors are encouraged to apply for these Summer 2022 internships focused on using data science to create a more just and equitable world.

Spring 2022 Ignite Retreat Promises a "Mind-Blowing" Experience for College Changemakers

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January 31, 2022

The upcoming Sullivan Foundation event, taking place April 1-3, will deliver the same inspiring and life-changing results for student changemakers in a new locale: Staunton, Virginia.

"You Can Change the World": Students Reflect on Sullivan Study-Abroad Experiences

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January 30, 2022

Lori Babb learned that you should “never underestimate the greatness you hold within you. Hone your skill sets, continually learn from the world around you and harness your internal power.”

Leading for Impact + Innovation: Study Abroad Course Offers Journey of Self-Discovery

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January 30, 2022

Aimed at students who are already leaders or who want to become leaders, the course provides a foundation for designing innovation and change in a complex and interconnected world.

Lainie Sowell: Making Sure No College Student "Falls Off the Bridge"

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January 21, 2022

“I like to be the person who does not do the changing for you or tell you what to do, but, rather, that person that can walk along with you and present choices," says the 2013 Sullivan Award recipient from Converse College.