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Clemson Honors Carly Malcolm, Activist on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Assault, With Sullivan Award

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June 29, 2020

Malcolm has combined her interests in health policy and gender equity to improve the Clemson community by addressing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence and support services for survivors.

Blog: Do Moral Values Exist in Manufacturing?

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June 29, 2020

If we want people to be attracted to the manufacturing industry, then the heads of companies need to break the toxic cycle of distrust and engage with one another differently.

Blog: The 17 M's of Manufacturing

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June 29, 2020

As baby boomers retire from manufacturing, it will be increasingly difficult to fill the open positions if things do not change. We need to figure out how to fill this shortfall.

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UK's Better Nature Becomes World's First Plastic-Neutral Meat-Alternative Company

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June 29, 2020

Until the company can reduce its own plastic usage, it’s working with rePurpose Global to contribute to the removal of the same amount of plastic from the environment that it uses.

Dewey and Barbara Trogdon, Berenice Fuentes Juarez Honored With Sullivan Awards from Guilford College

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June 23, 2020

The Trogdons are longtime benefactors of Guilford College, while Juarez is an accomplished servant leader who helps "get people excited about the work" in the classroom.

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Veteran Seeks to Help Injured Soldiers Regain Full Strength

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June 23, 2020

Brooks Herring, a student in the University of South Carolina's doctor of physical therapy program, came home with all 10 fingers and toes after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he wants to help those who weren't so fortunate.

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"My Blackness Is the Beauty and Complexity of the Galaxy": A Poem by Sullivan Award Winner Shalonté Branham

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May 16, 2019

Branham graduated with a double major in Political Science and Sociology, but she has also a gift for powerful and evocative poetry.

Bellarmine University Recognizes Two Graduating Seniors With Prestigious Sullivan Awards

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May 16, 2019

Shalonté Branham and Noah McDonell received the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award respectively.

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…

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Social Venture Fund Invests in Second Location of Popular Deaf-Owned Pizzeria

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July 10, 2019

San Francisco's Mozzeria, owned by Melody and Russ Stein, hires only deaf employees.

Costa Rica Moves Closer to Plastic-Free and Carbon-Free Goals

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July 3, 2019

Ireland has also instituted a ban on 10 single-use plastic items by 2021.

Social Entrepreneur Lists 5 Competitive Advantages of a Mission-Driven Business

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June 27, 2019

Sean Grundy, the CEO of Bevi, says social enterprises tend to attract higher-quality employees and offer brand authenticity that consumers love.

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.

Education and Community Development

Mercer University Medical School Professors Publish Groundbreaking Text on Health Equity

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September 10, 2020

The first-of-its-kind book covers the systemic issues impacting pursuit of health equity as a nation and the needs of a wide range of population groups.

Wofford College Student Entrepreneurs Complete Summer Accelerator Program

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August 31, 2020

Led by Tyler Senecal, the Summer Accelerator helps students launch business ventures and social enterprises by providing them with key resources, support and structure.

University of South Carolina Alumnus Rethinks the Way Columbia Looks at Its History

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August 24, 2020

As executive director of Historic Columbia, Robin Waites has transformed the nonprofit's museums and grounds, created partnerships with a wide spectrum of communities, and advocated for preservation of historic structures.

Girl Scout Creates Sustainable Shopping Maps to Combat Fast Fashion

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August 18, 2020

To earn her Gold Award, Sarah Kessler of Grand Rapids, Michigan, created a project promoting northern Minnesota stores that offer responsibly or locally made items and Fair Trade Certified products.

Entrepreneur Honors Black-Owned Businesses Threatened by COVID-19 Pandemic

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August 18, 2020

Mandy Bowman, founder of Official Black Wall Street, has teamed with Snapchat to offer three cash-based awards to leading black entrepreneurs around the country.

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Shifts to Remote Learning for Undergraduates

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August 17, 2020

After in-person classes started one week ago, testing of students saw a significant rise in the COVID-19 positivity rate at UNC.

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Sullivan Connections

Clemson Honors Carly Malcolm, Activist on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Assault, With Sullivan Award

Blog: Do Moral Values Exist in Manufacturing?

Blog: The 17 M's of Manufacturing

UK's Better Nature Becomes World's First Plastic-Neutral Meat-Alternative Company

Dewey and Barbara Trogdon, Berenice Fuentes Juarez Honored With Sullivan Awards from Guilford College

Veteran Seeks to Help Injured Soldiers Regain Full Strength

Sullivan Stars

"My Blackness Is the Beauty and Complexity of the Galaxy": A Poem by Sullivan Award Winner Shalonté Branham

Bellarmine University Recognizes Two Graduating Seniors With Prestigious Sullivan Awards

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

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Social Venture Fund Invests in Second Location of Popular Deaf-Owned Pizzeria

Costa Rica Moves Closer to Plastic-Free and Carbon-Free Goals

Social Entrepreneur Lists 5 Competitive Advantages of a Mission-Driven Business

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

Education and Community Development

Mercer University Medical School Professors Publish Groundbreaking Text on Health Equity

Wofford College Student Entrepreneurs Complete Summer Accelerator Program

University of South Carolina Alumnus Rethinks the Way Columbia Looks at Its History

Girl Scout Creates Sustainable Shopping Maps to Combat Fast Fashion

Entrepreneur Honors Black-Owned Businesses Threatened by COVID-19 Pandemic

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Shifts to Remote Learning for Undergraduates

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