Sullivan Connections
Sullivan Award Winner Keeps Puppy Tails Wagging for Pet Rescue Organization
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.
Kaveh Sadeghian Explores Principles of Design Thinking in Upcoming Ignite Masterclass Oct. 15
Faculty members from seven colleges and universities across the eastern U.S. will also participate in the free online session presented by the Sullivan Foundation.
Reagan Pugh Leads Oct. 6 Ignite Masterclass on Empathy as a Tool for Social Justice
This Ignite Masterclass session will guide participants through a dialogue on default mindsets, examine how fear prevents us from growth, and provide strategies for developing empathy as a tool for justice.
Students, Faculty Rank Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclass as Best Virtual Event They Have Ever Attended
The free weekly online sessions, hosted by Spud Marshall, bring together social innovators, college students and faculty members with a passion for changemaking.
U.S. News Ranks University of Virginia as No. 4 Best Public University in the U.S.
In terms of "faculty resources," including class size and faculty salary, UVA is ranked the third-best public school in the country.
Sullivan Stars
Single Mom and Education Major Dina Altwam Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at Clemson
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."
Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for Faculty/Staff at Clemson
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
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.
Clemson Honors Carly Malcolm, Activist on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Assault, With Sullivan Award
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.
Dewey and Barbara Trogdon, Berenice Fuentes Juarez Honored With Sullivan Awards from Guilford College
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.
The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon
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."
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
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Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
World Economic Forum: Social Entrepreneurs Essential to 'Great Reset' of Global Economy
Power players need to recognize social enterprises as "front-line leaders" and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their goals of economic inclusion, health, education and social cohesion, the WEF said.
High Schooler Gives Kids a Taste of Entrepreneurship in the Bakery Business
Kailey Perkins, 17, cooked up the Young Entrepreneur Scholars program to help children in underserved communities discover their own entrepreneurial streak through baking, teamwork and fun.
Leading Angel Investment Group Creates Affiliate Group for Members of Sullivan Foundation Network
VentureSouth, co-directed by 1999 Sullivan Award winner Matt Dunbar, offers opportunity to invest in innovative startups that will drive the American South’s economy.
Wofford College Student Entrepreneurs Complete Summer Accelerator Program
Led by Tyler Senecal, the Summer Accelerator helps students launch business ventures and social enterprises by providing them with key resources, support and structure.
Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms
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.
Leading CEOs Propose Roadmap to Building a Purpose-First Economy
The goal is to create an inclusive and sustainable post-COVID economy that benefits society, the planet and shareholders for generations.
Education and Community Development
How Warren Wilson College Stayed COVID-Free in the Fall Semester
Warren Wilson was the only college in Western North Carolina to have no positive coronavirus cases within its residential community this semester.
University of South Carolina Students Create Podcast Sharing Refugees' True Stories
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.
University of Alabama Creates Free Program to Help Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays
UA professionals work with families and children within the context of their routines, such as meals, diaper changes, bath time and outings, and provide intervention that addresses the child’s overall development.
Service Is a Top Priority for Students in Mary Baldwin University's Program for the Exceptionally Gifted
"When young people are out on a rainy Saturday morning with a smile on their face and happy to help, how can we be anything but impressed?" says one event organizer who has worked with PEG students from MBU.
Clemson Undergradates Use Technology to Teach Science to Middle-Schoolers During the Pandemic
Founded by faculty member Meredith Morris, CU INVESTors aims to "cultivate an interest in science for young students who may not realize their untapped potential for a future in the subject."
Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities
The Shi Institute, an outgrowth of Furman's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, promotes sustainable human flourishing through its centers for sustainability education, research and leadership.
Environment and Climate
West Virginia Wesleyan College Unveils Solar Canopy With Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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
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
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.
Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms
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.
Duke University Researcher Tracks Down Cute Mouse-Like Creature in Horn of Africa
Dr. Steven Heritage said scientists classify the Somali Sengi as "charismatic microfauna," which translates as "adorable little animals."
Leading CEOs Propose Roadmap to Building a Purpose-First Economy
The goal is to create an inclusive and sustainable post-COVID economy that benefits society, the planet and shareholders for generations.
Social Justice and Equality
University of South Carolina Students Create Podcast Sharing Refugees' True Stories
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.
As White Churches Confront Racial Injustice, Davidson College Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change
A project called Churches That THRIVE for Racial Justice will work to shed light on the challenges of racism in white-dominated churches and help churches build on their commitment to racial justice and equality.
Fast-Growing Restaurant Chain Commits to Hiring More Employees with Differing Abilities
MOD Pizza, a purpose-driven brand, has joined a nationwide coalition that wants to create 1 million jobs for people with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities by 2025.
This George Mason University Alumnus Has Dedicated Her Life to Bringing Peace to Middle East
Both a Palestinian and an Israeli citizen, Fakhira Halloun works as a civil society and peacebuilding consultant for the UN.
Methodist University Graduate Tomomi Shiotani Embarks on Journey of Compassion and Service
Raised a Shintoist and Buddhist in Japan, Shiotani plans to use her political science degree to serve others and fight for social justice.
Ole Miss Freshman Advocates for Minority Students Everywhere She Goes
As a high schooler, Tatiana Davis founded a campus organization dedicated to increasing diversity and creating a welcome environment for minority students. As a UM freshman, she plans to continue to be a voice for underrepresented students.
Poverty and Hunger
University of Alabama Student Organizes Relief Effort for Hurricane Laura Victims
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
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.
Carson-Newman University Professor to Cycle 100 Miles in Fundraiser for Appalachian Outreach
Zink said choosing to raise funds for Appalachian Outreach was a no-brainer after he saw how much the ministry has helped people around the region, especially during the pandemic.
Cumberlands' Board Games Drive Brightens Lives of Homeless Youths
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.
New Mercer University Center Could Provide Millions With Access to Clean Water
The Cecil Day Family Center for International Groundwater Innovation, which will serve water-poor communities in developing countries, was seeded with a seven-figure gift from Mercer alumna Deen Day Sanders.
The 'Invisible Front Lines': How Brenau University Helps Unseen and Forgotten Populations Survive the Pandemic
With some shelters closed down and services reduced, the current climate has particularly impacted low-income, inadequately housed and homeless populations and those struggling with mental illness.
Health and Wellness
Furman University Professor Co-Creates Mobile App for Parents of Children With Cancer
Tatum Fettig, whose young daughter had brain cancer, and her sister, Meghan Slining, co-developed Community Heals (CoHeals), the world’s first mobile app designed to connect parents and caregivers who have children with cancer.
Brenau University's Pen-Pal Program Helps Elderly People With Memory Problems
The cards created by students for the Golden Grams project are used as therapeutic aids for residents in the memory care unit of a senior living center.
Auburn's Rural Medicine Program Helps Provide Future Doctors Throughout Alabama
A collaboration with the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Auburn's RMP serves as a crucial first step for students transitioning from the undergraduate realm to medical school.
How Warren Wilson College Stayed COVID-Free in the Fall Semester
Warren Wilson was the only college in Western North Carolina to have no positive coronavirus cases within its residential community this semester.
University of Alabama Creates Free Program to Help Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays
UA professionals work with families and children within the context of their routines, such as meals, diaper changes, bath time and outings, and provide intervention that addresses the child’s overall development.
This College Student's Class Assignment Inspired a New Law in South Carolina
After sharing a speech she'd written on the stigma of depression with a state representative, Gweneth Gough ended up helping him craft a bill, signed by the governor, that requires South Carolina schools to offer mental health instruction to 7th and 9th graders.
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