Sullivan Connections
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.
Sullivan Foundation, Real Leaders Magazine to Develop Leadership Program, Courses and Internships for College Students
Real Leaders is the world’s first sustainable business and leadership magazine that aims to inspire better leaders for a better world.
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.
Sullivan Stars
Ben Herbertz Receives Prestigious Sullivan Foundation Scholarship at Lees-McRae College
Herbertz, who wants to be a paramedic, said Lees-McRae will give him "the best training possible"
Campbellsville University Honors Jessica Johnson with Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
An aspiring optometrist, Johnson has exemplified "Christian servant leadership," said CU president Michael Carter.
Alice Lloyd College Recognizes Two Outstanding Servant Leaders With Sullivan Awards
Kennedi Alexis Damron and John Mark Driskill won the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award respectively.
In Historic First, Two Students Receive Sullivan Awards at Queens University of Charlotte
Johanna Mercado and Naiya Pollard both received the prestigious award for their integrity and contributions to their communities.
The Citadel Honors Student and Professor with the Sullivan Award for "High Thought and Noble Endeavor"
Dr. Sarah Imam and Matthew Lanetti are this year's recipients at the South Carolina military college.
Sidney Hall, Student With a "True Servant's Heart," Receives Sullivan Award at Huntingdon College
Classmates describe Hall as “someone who is loyal and humble ... (and) places the needs of others before her own.”
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
GoDaddy Digital Microbusiness Initiative Expands to 26 U.S. States
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
“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
“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
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
The top winner was a Lambton College project that has trained farmers in Zambia to significantly increase their crop yields.
Sullivan Spring Ignite Retreat, Faculty Summit Provide "Immensely Valuable Experience"
The April retreat and summit were the Foundation's largest-ever spring events.
Education and Community Development
MBU Alum Brings "Journey Inward, Journey Outward" Philosophy to White House
For Christian Peele, a multifaceted life in the ministry, business and social impact sectors helped prepare her for two positions under President Obama, and now she has been tapped for a key role in the Biden-Harris administration.
Retiring Flight Surgeon from Ole Miss Looks Forward to Serving Local Community
Col. Paul "Voodoo" Nelson said he joined the Air Force "for all the wrong reasons," but he went on to do many things right in his 31 years of service, caring for wounded servicemen and women in Afghanistan and introducing underprivileged youth to aviation.
George Mason University Senior Works With Children Impacted by Cancer
After losing her own mother as a young child, Clare Yordy became involved with Camp Kesem, a national nonprofit that provides free summer camps for children who have a parent with cancer, and started a chapter at George Mason University.
Elon University Planning Freedom Scholars Program for High Schoolers
Funded by the Teagle Foundation, the Freedom Scholars Initiative will support the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy by rising seniors from area high schools.
W&L Students Partner With Domestic Violence Nonprofit to Create Life Skills Book
Students in Professor Dayo Aba's Principles of Public Relations class worked with Project Horizon to develop a how-to book that will help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault get back on their feet.
UVA Employee Runs Feel Better Farm for Rescue Animals in Charlottesville Area
When farm animals in the Greene County, Virginia, are in danger or found living in squalid conditions, authorities call Sarah Barwick, founder of Feel Better Farm Equine and Farm Animal Rescue, to provide them with a safe haven.
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