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The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon

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June 18, 2020

The cofounder of On the Move Art Studio and a 2012 Sullivan Award winner at the University of Kentucky, Nadzam believes "an injustice to one is an injustice to all."

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"We're All Sea Creatures": Dr. Sylvia Earle Explains Why the Oceans Are Crucial to Economic Prosperity

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June 17, 2020

The prominent marine biologist believes businesses can play an important role in defending the oceans while creating jobs and promoting economic development.

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Sullivan Award Winner Justala Simpson of Huntingdon College Prepares for Career in Ministry

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June 17, 2020

Simpson, the daughter of two pastors, has received a full-tuition President Scholarship to continue her education at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University this fall.

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Cadet Leader at The Citadel Walks 24 Hours Straight to Learn Empathy With Black Americans

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June 16, 2020

Cadet Regimental Commander Richard "Ben" Snyder's journey into empathy also raised funds for the International African-American Museum.

Olivia Gouldin, Kyle Hooven and Barry Schnoor Honored With Sullivan Awards at Shenandoah University

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June 15, 2020

Gouldin is recognized for her "incomparable sense of compassion," while Hooven strives to make the world "a more just place for marginalized communities."

Rhodes College Presents Two Students, Community Leader With Sullivan Awards

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June 3, 2020

Sullivan Foundation partner school Rhodes College has conferred…

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Born to Heal: Bradley Firchow Earns the Sullivan Award at Oglethorpe University

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April 15, 2019

On track for a career in medicine and rural health, Firchow brightens the lives of hospice patients and sick children in his volunteer work.

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Carson-Newman University Honors Two Students with 2019 Sullivan Award

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April 10, 2019

Khya Allen and Tanner Charles were honored as students who "excel in high ideals of living, in fine spiritual qualities, and in generous and unselfish service to others."

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Campbell University Student Discovers Power of Creative Placemaking During Field Trip to Chattanooga

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March 15, 2019

The planned Campbell Create project illustrates how Sullivan events empower college students to channel their youthful energy, ambition and ideas into positive action.

Sullivan Ambassador Cole Dutton: Championing Youth and Improving Communities

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September 19, 2018

This week, we are proud to announce that the Sullivan Foundation…

Elly Rusia: A Maker of Changemakers at Berry College

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July 2, 2018

Berry College’s Elly Rusia takes advantage of all the Foundation…

Sullivan Award Winner Dr. John Kline Builds Legacy of Service at Troy University

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July 2, 2018

The path to academia was not a straight one for…

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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

USD Student Entrepreneur Transforms Waste Food into Sustainable Smoothies

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June 21, 2019

Austin Hirsh's concept won the Audience Choice award at an international social innovation competition earlier this month.

GoDaddy Digital Microbusiness Initiative Expands to 26 U.S. States

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June 13, 2019

Empower by Godaddy gives microbusiness owners in underserved communities the tools, skills and mentorship needed to build a successful digital presence.

Why Social Entrepreneurship is a Smarter Way of Doing Business

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May 31, 2019

“Being purpose-driven, mission-driven, impact-driven helps companies grow faster and make more money,” says Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, a visiting senior lecturer at Yale University.

From Kalkota to Manhattan, Brown Boy Leads a Sustainable Fashion Revolution

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May 31, 2019

“After seeing the broken and unethical supply chain and insatiable greed some high-street brands reflect, I believed that Brown Boy could be an agent of change," said founder Prateek Kayan.

Student Entrepreneur Develops Shampoo Tablets That Could Replace Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Hotels

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May 20, 2019

The tablets, developed by students in a chemistry lab at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, dissolve into liquid shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower.

Social Enterprise Competition in Canada Draws 900 College Students

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May 20, 2019

The top winner was a Lambton College project that has trained farmers in Zambia to significantly increase their crop yields.

Education and Community Development

Cumberlands' Board Games Drive Brightens Lives of Homeless Youths

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August 3, 2020

The athletic department at the University of the Cumberlands spearheaded the drive, collecting more than 15 board games for kids living in Ryan's Place in Barbourville, Ky.

Rollins College Ranked No. 1 College in Florida

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July 30, 2020

Rollins College was also ranked within the top 100 higher education institutions nationwide, landing two spots higher than Johns Hopkins University.

Rise and Thrive: Inspiring and Mentoring Teen Girls to Become Leaders

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July 21, 2020

Ashley Lucas and Ashley Koranteng, both alumni from George Mason University, founded the nonprofit because they wanted to help girls navigate the challenges and perils of growing up while finding their own voices.

Ole Miss Alumnus Launches Nonprofit to Aid Mississippi's Small Businesses

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July 21, 2020

Founded by Brian and Marie Sanderson, the Mississippi 30 Day Fund provides forgivable loans of up to $3,000 to small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

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Akimbo's Free Emerging Leaders Program Helps College Students Channel Their Changemaking Powers

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June 30, 2020

Led by two remarkable Akimbo coaches, the Emerging Leaders Program, designed for college students, is "about leaning into the possibility ahead."

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Lecture Series at Furman University Aims to Bring People Together in Polarized Times

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June 30, 2020

As a politicized pandemic threatens to tear the nation apart, Dr. Michele Speitz believes "it's the tools of the humanities that can help us find a clear path forward and take some comfort in what people have done and said before.”

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Sullivan Connections

The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon

"We're All Sea Creatures": Dr. Sylvia Earle Explains Why the Oceans Are Crucial to Economic Prosperity

Sullivan Award Winner Justala Simpson of Huntingdon College Prepares for Career in Ministry

Cadet Leader at The Citadel Walks 24 Hours Straight to Learn Empathy With Black Americans

Olivia Gouldin, Kyle Hooven and Barry Schnoor Honored With Sullivan Awards at Shenandoah University

Rhodes College Presents Two Students, Community Leader With Sullivan Awards

Sullivan Stars

Born to Heal: Bradley Firchow Earns the Sullivan Award at Oglethorpe University

Carson-Newman University Honors Two Students with 2019 Sullivan Award

Campbell University Student Discovers Power of Creative Placemaking During Field Trip to Chattanooga

Sullivan Ambassador Cole Dutton: Championing Youth and Improving Communities

Elly Rusia: A Maker of Changemakers at Berry College

Sullivan Award Winner Dr. John Kline Builds Legacy of Service at Troy University

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

USD Student Entrepreneur Transforms Waste Food into Sustainable Smoothies

GoDaddy Digital Microbusiness Initiative Expands to 26 U.S. States

Why Social Entrepreneurship is a Smarter Way of Doing Business

From Kalkota to Manhattan, Brown Boy Leads a Sustainable Fashion Revolution

Student Entrepreneur Develops Shampoo Tablets That Could Replace Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Hotels

Social Enterprise Competition in Canada Draws 900 College Students

Education and Community Development

Cumberlands' Board Games Drive Brightens Lives of Homeless Youths

Rollins College Ranked No. 1 College in Florida

Rise and Thrive: Inspiring and Mentoring Teen Girls to Become Leaders

Ole Miss Alumnus Launches Nonprofit to Aid Mississippi's Small Businesses

Akimbo's Free Emerging Leaders Program Helps College Students Channel Their Changemaking Powers

Lecture Series at Furman University Aims to Bring People Together in Polarized Times

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