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Students Learn to Supercharge Their Lives and Careers in Skills-Based Sessions This April

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April 5, 2021

From choosing a career to networking and storytelling, the Sullivan Foundation’s new series of free online sessions will provide the real-world guidance that college students and changemakers are looking for.

Auburn’s Sullivan Award Winners Are Part of a Proud Lineage Dating Back 70 Years

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April 5, 2021

Since its partnership with the foundation began in 1951, Auburn University has given the Sullivan Award to 190 changemakers, including Tammy Beasley, Sean Akers and, most recently, gymnast Meredith Sylvia.

Lit Up and On Fire: Wofford College and Sullivan Foundation Create “Transformative” Experiences

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April 5, 2021

Jessalyn Story, director of Wofford's Center for Community-Based Learning, says the college's association with the Sullivan Foundation is "the epitome of integrity and service to humanity and all that’s good and right in the world."

Jordan Reeves Discusses Empathy, LGBTQ+ Storytelling in March 18 Ignite Masterclass

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March 15, 2021

Reeves, founder of VideoOut and VideoOut Entertainment, will talk about how stories are powerful tools for change as well as doorways into the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

Video: Why You Should Get Involved With the Sullivan Foundation

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March 15, 2021

In this video, past Sullivan Scholarship and Sullivan Award recipients and Ignite Retreat attendees talk about how the Sullivan Foundation has affected their lives.

Applications Are Being Accepted for Class of 2021 Millennium Fellowship

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March 11, 2021

The Millennium Fellowship empowers undergraduate changemakers to take their social impact to the next level, with access to world-class training, connections and recognition.

Sullivan Stars

Eric Johnson Develops Rust Innovation Lab to Promote Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Rust College

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November 10, 2020

Johnson, a Rust College senior, wants to help fellow students put their ideas for social change and racial justice into practice to build a better society.

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Sullivan Award Winner Keeps Puppy Tails Wagging for Pet Rescue Organization

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October 22, 2020

When University of Mississippi senior Neely Griggs isn't rescuing stray dogs and transporting them to homes up north, she’s reaching out to help her fellow humans in need.

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Special Education Major Morgan Crowe Receives Sullivan Scholarship at Lees-McRae College

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September 21, 2020

The Sullivan Scholar, a graduate of Jay M. Robinson High School, said she has "always had a passion for working with kids in the special-needs environment and can easily connect with them and form bonds."

Single Mom and Education Major Dina Altwam Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Clemson

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September 20, 2020

As a leader of Clemson's Muslim Student Association, Altwam has overcome hateful attacks and concerns about her personal safety with "the instinct to educate and show grace."

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Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for Faculty/Staff at Clemson

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September 20, 2020

Dr. Thomas was honored for her exhaustive research documenting the contributions of six generations of both enslaved and free people at Clemson University and the land on which it stands.

King University Honors Tristen Luu and Steve Playl With Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards

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September 2, 2020

Luu is a longtime mission volunteer with plans to attend medical school, while Playl is a former pastor and columnist for newspapers in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Doug Grote

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October 7, 2020

Doug Grote University of the Cumberlands 1994 Algernon Sydney…

Alumni Spotlight - Patricia Flynn

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July 30, 2020

Rhodes College 1977 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Recipient Tell…

Shenandoah University Alumnus Nate Copeland of InTec, LLC Supports U.S. National Security Efforts

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July 30, 2020

As president of InTec, LLC, Copeland, an Air Force veteran, provides technical and management expertise to U.S. civil, defense and intelligence agencies.

Alumni Spotlight - Meghan Freeman

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July 30, 2020

Washington and Lee University 2007 Algernon Sydney Sullivan…

Alumni Spotlight - Ira Jackson

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July 30, 2020

Rhodes College 1987 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Recipient You…

Alumni Spotlight - Tammy Beasley

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July 30, 2020

Auburn University 1984 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Tell…

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This Black-Owned Food Delivery Company Helps Make Black-Owned Restaurants More Competitive

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February 23, 2021

Twin brothers David and Aaron Cabello founded Black and Mobile to provide exposure for Black restaurateurs in urban communities, and their business now operates in three major cities.

Alexis Taylor Discusses Systems Thinking and Changemaking in Feb. 25 Ignite Masterclass

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February 19, 2021

Taylor, a member of the Global Shapers Community, will share how to approach systems thinking and apply it to a multitude of settings, from launching social ventures to engaging as a local activist.

Alumnus of The Citadel Wins Acclaim from Oprah Winfrey for ICONI Line of Activewear

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January 29, 2021

The Citadel alumnus Capt. Angel Johnson's new line of activewear for women has been listed as one of Oprah's Favorite Things while also helping to provide clothing for children in need and other worthy causes.

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Elon University Student's Clothing Brand Combines Positive Message With Entrepreneurship

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January 13, 2021

With nothing to do during the pandemic, Andrew Veilleux launched the Good to See You brand of shirts, hoodies and even COVID-19 masks, now available online and in five stores.

Five Leadership Lessons for My Younger Self

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December 15, 2020

Jeff McManus, director of landscape services at the University of Mississippi, shares his ideas for "cultivating greatness" in any organization's team members.

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This Sustainable Restaurant Will Top Its Pizzas With Rejected Veggies to Combat Food Waste

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November 18, 2020

Founded by Kayla Abe and David Murphy, Shuggie's Trash Pies and Natural Wine, opening this spring in San Francisco, will help customers fight climate change through their food.

Education and Community Development

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George Mason Graduate Student Advocates for Those With 'Invisible Disabilities'

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March 25, 2021

Christine Condo earned her diploma and two bachelor's degrees before being diagnosed with autism, but she still feels the need to hide it, which leads to what she calls the "Autism Paradox."

How Duke University Helped 175 Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Survive the Pandemic

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March 19, 2021

Duke contributed $1 million to the Durham Small Business Recovery Fund to provide grants and loans to struggling entrepreneurs who lost revenue or faced closure as the pandemic raged in 2020.

Jordan Reeves Discusses Empathy, LGBTQ+ Storytelling in March 18 Ignite Masterclass

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March 15, 2021

Reeves, founder of VideoOut and VideoOut Entertainment, will talk about how stories are powerful tools for change as well as doorways into the hearts and minds of people all over the world.

Applications Are Being Accepted for Class of 2021 Millennium Fellowship

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March 11, 2021

The Millennium Fellowship empowers undergraduate changemakers to take their social impact to the next level, with access to world-class training, connections and recognition.

Upcoming Session Offers Tips for Making Online University Events More Engaging

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March 6, 2021

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

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March 2, 2021

The foundation’s Sullivan Scholarship Program and Sullivan Awards align perfectly with Shenandoah’s values and commitment to servant leadership.

Environment and Climate

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Is Your Used Pizza Box Recyclable? Here's How to Find Out

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September 29, 2020

A major industry study found that pizza boxes can be recycled, but not everyone agrees. A new online tool from Domino's aims to clear up the confusion.

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California Governor Signs "World's Toughest" Recycling Law Covering Plastic Bottles

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September 28, 2020

Companies that produce bottled beverages will be required to use 15 percent recycled plastic in their bottles by 2022 and 50 percent by 2030.

West Virginia Wesleyan College Unveils Solar Canopy With Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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September 23, 2020

The solar canopy has a solar capacity of about 60 kilowatts, which will provide the energy equivalent of the use of six average American homes for a year.

Scientists from Two Sullivan Partner Schools Lead Research Expedition to Antarctica

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September 17, 2020

Auburn University's Kenneth Halanych and Kevin Kocot of the University of Alabama aim to better understand how climate change affects biodiversity in the unexplored waters of the Antarctic region.

Recycling Cars in the Modern World

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September 9, 2020

While small-scale consumer recycling definitely makes a difference, one of the most important avenues for recycling is something that you won’t be able to chuck in your nearest recycling bin.

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Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms

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August 28, 2020

Beetcoin lets individuals without deep pockets invest in local farms and food startups committed to sustainable farming and doing the right things for the planet.

Social Justice and Equality

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Furman University Student Helps Her Home Town Acknowledge Its Painful History

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December 29, 2020

When Emma Jones learned about the 1916 lynching of Henry White, she teamed up with Beverly Foster of the Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association to make sure Lafayette, Georgia would never forget it again.

Mercer University Joins Consortium Examining History of Slavery at American Colleges and Universities

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December 9, 2020

Mercer joins more than a dozen Sullivan Foundation partner schools in a University of Virginia-led project that will develop guiding principles and best practices for telling the truth about slavery and racism in institutional histories.

George Mason University Alumnus Recognized as Racial Justice Leader

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December 7, 2020

Nicole Lewis, who earned her bachelor's degree as a single mom, founded Generation Hope to help other teen parents in college and has recently been named an awardee of the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund.

Stunning Works of Racial Justice Art Submitted for Duke University Contest

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December 4, 2020

Duke instructor Zaire McPhearson's work, a haunting image of three faceless figures in front of a field of blue shapes, won the judges' award while Sydney Mitchell's digital mosaic earned the most votes from Duke community members.

Two Sullivan Partner Schools Join Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance

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November 25, 2020

Wofford College and Washington and Lee University are two of 51 higher education institutions taking part in the initiative, which is aimed at developing and achieving racial equity goals and avoiding racial crises on campus.

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University of South Carolina Students Create Podcast Sharing Refugees' True Stories

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November 18, 2020

The Seeking Refuge podcast, cofounded by an Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient, aims to "change hearts and minds" about refugees while inspiring Americans to make an effort to better understand them.

Poverty and Hunger

Campbell University Volunteers Brighten Holidays for Dozens of Families in Need

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December 3, 2020

As part of CU's 10th annual Community Christmas Store, more than 100 faculty, staff and students volunteered their time and resources to wrap gifts and prepare food boxes for people in need.

University of the Cumberlands Ministry Helps Build Beds for Underprivileged Children

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October 30, 2020

Mountain Outreach partners with the B Squad Project to build the beds for a Christmastime campaign called Gutsy Gunner's Sweet Dreams, named in honor of Gunner Bowlin, a local boy with Hirschsprung’s disease.

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Cadets from The Citadel Provide Food for Hundreds of Veterans in Charleston, S.C.

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October 13, 2020

About 250 low-income veterans received 70 pounds of food each in the Soldiers' Angels project spearheaded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winner Dr. Sarah Imam.

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Canadian Study Suggests Stereotypes About Homeless People Are Wrong

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October 9, 2020

When a group of homeless people received $7,500 each in a New Leaf Project study, they spent it wisely and even saved some money.

University of Alabama Student Organizes Relief Effort for Hurricane Laura Victims

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October 5, 2020

Kana Webb, a sophomore from Lake Charles, Louisiana, collected more than $1,500 worth of supplies in a campus-wide drive.

Winthrop University Student Uses National Guard Position to Serve Children in Need

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September 23, 2020

Specialist Charles Hoffmann's two-week mission to feed children in underserved communities ended up lasting two months as he also collected and distributed about 2,000 free books for kids in Horry County, S.C.

Health and Wellness

Dr. Sarah Imam of The Citadel Teaches Students the Human Side of Medicine

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January 7, 2021

Dr. Imam, a past Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient and a professor of health and human performance at The Citadel, hasn't forgotten that patients are people, too, and she makes sure her students don't forget either.

Col. Elizabeth Steadman: A Hero in Peace and in War

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January 2, 2021

Steadman, a Clemson graduate, accomplished nurse and Operation Desert Storm veteran, was a pioneer for women in military service and the highest-ranking female officer in Afghanistan.

LMU Medical Student Gives Best Friend a Lifesaving Christmas Gift

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December 28, 2020

Michael Agostino had wanted to donate a kidney to his friend David Steele for a long time but thought they weren't a match because of their opposite blood types.

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Auburn and Other Sullivan Partner Schools Are Developing Rural Pharmacies in the Southeast

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December 24, 2020

The Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies aims to help drug stores in rural areas stay in business while ensuring that residents can have easier access to the prescription medicines they need.

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Auburn Pharmacy Students Use Old-Fashioned Technology to Help Veterans Get Needed Health Care

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December 23, 2020

At Auburn's Population Health Clinic, students work the phones to contact and advise Alabama veterans who would benefit from medication adjustments, immunizations or laboratory monitoring.

After Decades of Serving Others, Leigh Mayberry Is Set to Earn Degree from University of Alabama

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December 9, 2020

Born a coal miner's daughter, Mayberry, a registered nurse, has worked with Native American tribes in the Southwest, gone on mission trips around South America and Central America and trained the Iñupiat people in the Alaskan bush.

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