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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.

Sullivan Foundation, Real Leaders Magazine to Develop Leadership Program, Courses and Internships for College Students

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March 3, 2021

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

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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.

A 'Try Something' Mindset Links Sullivan Foundation and Campbell University

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March 2, 2021

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

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March 2, 2021

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.

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.

Sullivan Stars

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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.

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.

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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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.

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…

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight - Hope Adkins

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July 30, 2020

Carson-Newman University Class of 2018 Algernon Sydney Sullivan…

Alumni Spotlight - Mark Johnson

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July 30, 2020

Shenandoah University 2010 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Recipient Faculty…

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Professors at The Citadel Developing Courses to Help Students Address UN Sustainable Development Goals

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November 11, 2020

In the cross-disciplinary BUILDS classes taught by two professors from different fields, business students will learn more about technology development while engineering students gain a better understanding of innovation and business.

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Fast-Growing Restaurant Chain Commits to Hiring More Employees with Differing Abilities

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October 22, 2020

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.

Kaveh Sadeghian Explores Principles of Design Thinking in Upcoming Ignite Masterclass Oct. 15

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October 9, 2020

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.

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World Economic Forum: Social Entrepreneurs Essential to 'Great Reset' of Global Economy

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October 8, 2020

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

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September 16, 2020

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

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September 1, 2020

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.

Education and Community Development

A 'Try Something' Mindset Links Sullivan Foundation and Campbell University

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March 2, 2021

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

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March 2, 2021

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.

Student-Led Serving Bama Team Ramps Up Volunteerism in Tuscaloosa

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February 27, 2021

“It was important for us to find a way to continue offering services to our community partners, to be consistent and hands-on in the community, while being cognizant of the pandemic and the precautions we needed to take to keep everyone safe," said Serving Bama team leader Chloe Keck.

Mercer University Partners With Real Impact Center to Get Girls Excited About STEM

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February 25, 2021

The project will provide rich STEM learning opportunities to students in an out-of-school context and will include "a next-generation science standards-aligned curriculum that emphasizes science and engineering practices and student sense-making."

Carson-Newman University Family Sends Messages of Hope, Love to Inspire High School Students

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February 17, 2021

While the Admissions Office leads the way, C-N students, faculty, staff and board of trustee members wrote the daily devotions that are going out through email throughout February 2021.

Bellarmine University Creating New Center to Ensure Success for Student Veterans

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February 12, 2021

Development of Bellarmine's Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success will be funded by a three-year, $390,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Environment and Climate

Duke University Researcher Tracks Down Cute Mouse-Like Creature in Horn of Africa

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August 21, 2020

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

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August 19, 2020

The goal is to create an inclusive and sustainable post-COVID economy that benefits society, the planet and shareholders for generations.

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.

Camila Coelho Launches Line of Sustainable Beauty Products

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August 17, 2020

The popular social media influencer has developed the Elaluz brand of cosmetics using responsibly sourced ingredients from her native Brazil.

University of Montevallo's Outdoor Scholars Program Set to Grow in Fall 2020

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August 17, 2020

The program, which focuses on stewardship and wildlife conservation, also offers coursework on outdoors and the environment, among other topics.

Small Group of Volunteers Lead Charge to Get Rid of Plastic Straws in Jackson, Wyoming

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August 5, 2020

About 45 restaurants have committed to reducing or eliminating single-use plastics, with a nudge from a five-member group called Straw Free Jackson Hole.

Social Justice and Equality

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As White Churches Confront Racial Injustice, Davidson College Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change

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November 11, 2020

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

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October 22, 2020

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.

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This George Mason University Alumnus Has Dedicated Her Life to Bringing Peace to Middle East

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October 20, 2020

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

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October 19, 2020

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

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October 8, 2020

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.

University of South Carolina Law Students Helped Breonna Taylor's Family Secure $12 Million Settlement

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October 5, 2020

A co-counsel for Taylor's family said Professor Colin Miller and his students "committed an extraordinary amount of time, research and dedication toward getting justice for Breonna Taylor’s family on their civil case."

Poverty and Hunger

Carson-Newman University Professor to Cycle 100 Miles in Fundraiser for Appalachian Outreach

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September 14, 2020

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

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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.

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New Mercer University Center Could Provide Millions With Access to Clean Water

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July 31, 2020

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

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June 1, 2020

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.

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Davidson College Alumnus Helps Spearhead Feed the Front Line Charlotte Initiative

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June 1, 2020

Launched as a youth-led grassroots campaign, Feed the Front Line Charlotte is modeled on similar initiatives helping both healthcare workers and local restaurants in several cities around the U.S.

UVA Faculty, Alumni Leading Effort to Combat Food Insecurity During Pandemic

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May 12, 2020

With many people out of work and unable to feed their families due to the pandemic, UVA and nonprofits have come together to help in Charlottesville and Albemarle.

Health and Wellness

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Furman University Professor Co-Creates Mobile App for Parents of Children With Cancer

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December 4, 2020

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

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December 2, 2020

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.

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Auburn's Rural Medicine Program Helps Provide Future Doctors Throughout Alabama

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December 2, 2020

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.

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How Warren Wilson College Stayed COVID-Free in the Fall Semester

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November 25, 2020

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

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November 18, 2020

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

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November 17, 2020

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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