Sullivan Connections
Next Skills-Based Session: Personal Storytelling and Enlisting Others in Your Cause
In the Sullivan Foundation's next skills-based masterclass on Wednesday, April 21, Reagan Pugh and a stellar team of coaches help students answer the question, "What are your plans after college?"
This Sullivan Award Recipient Is Also a Gymnastics Star at Auburn University
Prior to the pandemic, Meredith Sylvia tutored and mentored middle and elementary school kids. During COVID-19, she has fostered more than 20 Humane Society animals in need of a home.
Esteemed Professor, Two Students Receive 2021 Sullivan Award from Auburn University
Political Science Professor Steven Brown and College of Sciences and Mathematics students William Illiano and Meredith Sylvia are this year’s recipients of the prestigious Sullivan Award.
Julie Copeland: Time Can Be Your Greatest Ally and Your Worst Enemy
This Wofford College alumnus and Sullivan Award recipient chose a career in HR because "human capital is an organization's greatest asset, and, hence, I wanted to have an influence and impact on people."
Rafael Egues, Jr.: We're All Unique and Important Pieces of a Larger Puzzle
This Auburn alumnus and 1981 Sullivan Award winner cares deeply about mental health, substance abuse and the homeless, but he's most passionate about combating hopelessness.
Sullivan Stars
"The Beloved Community": Alexus Cumbie's Poetry, Policy and Passion for Changemaking
For University of Alabama senior Alexus Cumbie, art, scholarship and service are all bound together by a singular passion for community-building.
University of Alabama Honors Two Students, One Administrator With Sullivan Awards
Alexus Cumbie is both an influencer and an accomplished poet, while pre-med student Malik Seals has devoted his life to eradicating multiple sclerosis.
Jonathan Molai: "My Life Was Forever Changed" by Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Retreats
"It was truly amazing to see how much each individual had grown by the end of the retreat, whether it was the satisfaction of having clear goals, the appreciation of collaborating with like-minded individuals, or the increased comfort with one’s own sense of self," says the Ignite Retreat attendee.
Hailey McMahon: Meet Berry College's First Sullivan Scholar
Sullivan Scholarship winner Hailey McMahon is passionate about animal welfare and community service.
This Sullivan Award Winner Beat Breast Cancer and Helps Other Black Women Do the Same
Duke University researcher Niasha Fray earned the 2019 award along with students Idalis French and Moreen Njoroge.
Sullivan Award Winner Shares Untold Stories of African-Americans at Washington and Lee University
Makayla Lorick has been interviewing W&L's African-American alumni to learn about their experiences during a turbulent period in southern history.
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Sullivan Ambassador Lori Kaitlyn Babb Aims to Use Social Entrepreneurship and Bioethics to 'Change the World"
The Campbell University senior reflects on her Sullivan-sponsored study-abroad experience in Prague.
This 12-Year-Old Social Entrepreneur Uses Bowties to Help Shelter Animals Get Adopted
Darius Brown founded Beaux and Paws after hurricanes in Texas and Florida left animal shelters overcrowded with homeless pets.
Field Trip Spotlight: This Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Makes Everyone Feel Welcome, Regardless of Income
A Place at the Table is one of the many notable stops during the Sullivan Foundations' upcoming Social Entrepreneurship Field Trip to Raleigh, N.C.
University Students Learn Social Entrepreneurship Skills at Sullivan Foundation's Upcoming Ignite Retreat
The fall retreat features dynamic facilitators, coaches and social entrepreneurs like Holley Murchison, Crystal Dreisbach, Chad Littlefield, Ajax Jackson and Abhinav Khanal.
Grade-Schoolers' Social Enterprise Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks
This group of youngsters started a sporting-goods business to help kids who can't afford their own equipment.
Sullivan Field Trip Offers Whirlwind Trip to At Least Seven Social Enterprises
Students will learn from some of Raleigh, North Carolina's most prominent social entrepreneurs.
Education and Community Development
Upcoming Session Offers Tips for Making Online University Events More Engaging
The event, scheduled for 12-12:30 p.m. (ET) on Friday, March 12, will be hosted by Spud Marshall of the Sullivan Foundation.
Shenandoah University, Sullivan Foundation Partner to Educate Next Generation of Servant Leaders
The foundation’s Sullivan Scholarship Program and Sullivan Awards align perfectly with Shenandoah’s values and commitment to servant leadership.
A 'Try Something' Mindset Links Sullivan Foundation and Campbell University
Dating back to 1974, the collaboration between the Sullivan Foundation and partner school Campbell University, located in Buies Creek, N.C., is “a story that needs to be told,” says one Campbell official.
Leading Changemakers Headline Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclasses During March
The March slate features guests Sam Vaghar of the Millennium Campus Network, Cornetta Lane and Ryan Pearson of the Detroit Narrative Agency and Jordan Reeves of VideoOut.
Student-Led Serving Bama Team Ramps Up Volunteerism in Tuscaloosa
“It was important for us to find a way to continue offering services to our community partners, to be consistent and hands-on in the community, while being cognizant of the pandemic and the precautions we needed to take to keep everyone safe," said Serving Bama team leader Chloe Keck.
Mercer University Partners With Real Impact Center to Get Girls Excited About STEM
The project will provide rich STEM learning opportunities to students in an out-of-school context and will include "a next-generation science standards-aligned curriculum that emphasizes science and engineering practices and student sense-making."
Environment and Climate
How Did One of America's Greenest Campuses Get So Green?
Sustainability is a top priority at this major state university.
Zero-Waste for Beginners: 15 No-Hassle Tips to Get You Started
From bamboo toothbrushes and glass jars to the wonders of baking soda, it's easier than you think to start living the zero-waste lifestyle.
Billie Eilish Will Make New World Tour "As Green as Possible"
A teenage pop superstar, Billie Eilish will encourage fans to take action on climate change and practice sustainability during her world tour next March.
Penn State Working to Dramatically Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Part of Strategic Plan
Penn State has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions by half since 2004, NPR reports.
Rollins College Students Selected for UN's Prestigious Millennium Fellowship Program
The program empowers college students to advance the UN's sustainability goals on their campuses and in their communities.
Berea College Leads Nation in On-Campus Sustainability Efforts
The tuition-free Kentucky college has long been known for its strong commitment to sustainability.
Social Justice and Equality
How to Give Adolescent Girls Voice, Choice, and Control
By Miriam Temin, Sajeda Amin, Thoai D. Ngo, & Stephanie Psaki
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Why We Need to Nurture Entrepreneurship in Young Girls
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Three Ways Businesses Can Improve Their Women’s Economic Empowerment Programs
By Linda Midgley & Marissa Wesely
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Poverty and Hunger
Health and Wellness
Mercer University Grad Focuses on HIV Prevention in Peace Corps Work
Kayla Beasley works with the Makerere University Walter Reed Project, which conducts HIV research and prevention.
Meet the Ignite Retreat Coaches: Ajax Jackson Teaches Yoga as a Technology for Life Transformation
The owner of Magnolia Yoga Studio, New Orleans' first black-owned yoga studio, will be a coach at the next Ignite Retreat Oct. 18-20 in Asheville, N.C.
How to Encourage Triple Bottom Line Impact in Biomedical Entrepreneurship
Arlen Meyers offers ideas for encouraging biomedical social entrepreneurship to meet sustainable development goals set by the UN
Students at Berry College Preserve Elderly Patients' Memories in Heirloom Books
40 students interviewed aging adults and wove their life stories and insights into short memoirs.
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