Sullivan Connections
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Shifts to Remote Learning for Undergraduates
After in-person classes started one week ago, testing of students saw a significant rise in the COVID-19 positivity rate at UNC.
Duke's Imari Walker Uses YouTube to Explain Dangers of Plastic Water Bottles in Entertaining Fashion
Walker, a future environmental engineer, has a knack for explaining the problem of plastics in accessible terms—and for dispelling myths and misconceptions about environmental issues.
Akimbo's Free Emerging Leaders Program Helps College Students Channel Their Changemaking Powers
Led by two remarkable Akimbo coaches, the Emerging Leaders Program, designed for college students, is "about leaning into the possibility ahead."
Guilford College Art Professor’s Paintings Capture Plight of Systemic Racism
Antoine Williams recently auctioned his mixed-media work, inspired by Casey Gerald's "There Will Be No Miracles Here," on Instagram in support of racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Brenau University Faculty, Students and Alumni Guide Georgians Through COVID-19 Quarantine
Brenau's servant leaders, including nursing students, social workers and alumni now working for the CDC, provide education and support for those in quarantine or who are transitioning from hospital to home.
Sullivan Stars
Sullivan Award Winner Justala Simpson of Huntingdon College Prepares for Career in Ministry
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
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
Sullivan Foundation partner school Rhodes College has conferred…
Steffi Kong, Winner of the Sullivan Award at Converse College, "Excels at Everything She Does"
Growing up in her native Singapore, Steffi Kong beat SARS and the swine flu and now has her sights set on a career in psychiatry.
Honors Student Who Fed Thousands and Rape Survivor Advocate Receive Sullivan Awards at The Citadel
Sullivan Foundation partner school The Citadel has named two…
Davidson College Bestows Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award on Student With a Heart for the Homeless
Among many volunteer activities, Emily Duval helped homeless women and children at the Crisis Assistance Ministries and the Salvation Army Center of Hope.
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneur Honors Black-Owned Businesses Threatened by COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Camila Coelho Launches Line of Sustainable Beauty Products
The popular social media influencer has developed the Elaluz brand of cosmetics using responsibly sourced ingredients from her native Brazil.
UK's Better Nature Becomes World's First Plastic-Neutral Meat-Alternative Company
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.
UK Social Enterprise Will Bypass Big Drug Companies to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available to the Poor
Founded by Imperial College London, VacEquity Global Health will waive royalties and only charge modest cost-plus prices for the vaccine to ensure affordability and availability in low-income countries.
She's the Bawse: Meet the Youngest Retailer in the History of Target
Lily Adeleye, CEO of Lily Frilly, is a child entrepreneur and daughter of black haircare maven Courtney Adeleye of The Mane Choice.
Stedman Graham: Self-Leadership and Finding Your Own Identity
In this video discussion with Kevin Edwards of Real Leaders Magazine, Stedman Graham talks about his "Nine-Steps Success" program and the importance of finding your identity.
Education and Community Development
Ferrum College Staff, Students Help Renovate Home for Woman in Rocky Mount, Va.
Along with Dean of Students Nicole Lenez and Residence Life Area Coordinator Leya Deickman, members of Ferrum's women's wrestling team took part in the two-year Habitat for Humanity project to rebuild Elaine Childress' home.
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.
Professors at The Citadel Developing Courses to Help Students Address UN Sustainable Development Goals
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.
Eric Johnson Develops Rust Innovation Lab to Promote Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Rust College
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.
Small Acts of Kindness Create Big Impact With Furman's Heller Service Corps
“It doesn’t take a lot of time to do something that will have a lasting impact on a child,” said Barrett Taylor, the Corps student director, who especially enjoys working on projects that brighten children's lives.
Erin Boyd Discusses Culdesac Tempe, a Car-Free Community, in Nov. 5 Ignite Masterclass
Boyd, whose company is building the country's first car-free apartment neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, will lead a session titled “Placemaking as a Tool for Community + Network Building,” with a focus on building healthier, happier communities.
Environment and Climate
Girl Scout Creates Sustainable Shopping Maps to Combat Fast Fashion
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
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
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
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.
Auburn Chemistry Professor's Research Aims to Make More Efficient Use of Solar Energy
To improve solar batteries, Byron Farnum said he wants to "come up with new and clever ways of designing molecules so they can store more energy."
Duke's Imari Walker Uses YouTube to Explain Dangers of Plastic Water Bottles in Entertaining Fashion
Walker, a future environmental engineer, has a knack for explaining the problem of plastics in accessible terms—and for dispelling myths and misconceptions about environmental issues.
Social Justice and Equality
University of South Carolina Law Students Helped Breonna Taylor's Family Secure $12 Million Settlement
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."
Professor and Student at Washington and Lee Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary
Stephanie Sandberg and Nolan Zunk are putting the finishing touches on "Intimate Violence," a 102-minute documentary that weaves together survivor stories with expert interviews to take a close look at domestic violence in America.
Chicago Restaurateurs Celebrate Women's Restaurant Week August 26-31
The event, which kicks off on Women's Equality Day, showcases women-owned restaurants in the Chicago area.
Rise and Thrive: Inspiring and Mentoring Teen Girls to Become Leaders
Ashley Lucas and Ashley Koranteng, both alumni from George Mason University, founded the nonprofit because they wanted to help girls navigate the challenges and perils of growing up while finding their own voices.
Shenandoah SGA President: "We Really Have the Power to Make Change"
A combat veteran who served in Afghanistan, De'Angelo Wynn came home with PTSD and has fought his way back to health while becoming a campus changemaker at Shenandoah University.
Guilford College Art Professor’s Paintings Capture Plight of Systemic Racism
Antoine Williams recently auctioned his mixed-media work, inspired by Casey Gerald's "There Will Be No Miracles Here," on Instagram in support of racial justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Poverty and Hunger
Davidson College Alumnus Helps Spearhead Feed the Front Line Charlotte Initiative
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
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.
Duke University: U.S. Needs to Rethink Its Patchwork of Community Water Systems
"States should consider equalizing resources across water systems to counter the legacy of racism and segregation, as we have done in public school funding,” said Dr. Megan Mullin.
"Pledge My Check" Campaign Asks Americans to Donate Their Stimulus Checks to People in Need
The project, co-founded by Ignite Retreat alumnus Jordan Bowman, is aimed at financially stable people who want to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson-Newman University's Appalachian Outreach Ministry Sees Increased Need
But the community has rallied to support the organization, which distributes food to those in need, in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Ole Miss Grad Student Lends a Green Thumb to Families in Need
By Sarah Sapp/UM School of Applied Sciences
Prior to the pandemic-related…
Health and Wellness
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.
Auburn's Valarie Thomas Leads Team Providing Free Medical Care to Patients in Ghana
The School of Nursing professor was recently honored for her work with the Ghana Healthcare Program and for her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on the Auburn campus.
#NoahNation Foundation Helps Kids Fight Cancer With Medically Adapted Pajamas
Martha DiMaria-Sileno, an EdD candidate at Lincoln Memorial University, founded the nonprofit with her husband as their son Noah fought a harrowing battle against leukemia.
Washington Adventist University Student Helped Community Battle COVID-19
As a volunteer administering COVID-19 tests for the county's health department, Honors College student and aspiring surgeon Ava Abtahi worked shifts lasting as long as 12-14 hours.
Auburn Alumni Association Launches Buy-One, Give-One COVID-19 Mask Initiative
When an Auburn alumnus buys one of the limited-edition masks, a mask will be donated to an underserved community in Alabama.
Lincoln Memorial University Professor Makes 300-Plus COVID-19 Masks for DAR Project
Pebworth, a professor of sport and exercise science at LMU, watched YouTube videos to perfect her mask-sewing technique and then set to work with fun prints like license plates and candy corn.
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