Sullivan Connections
Ignite Retreat Coach Jasmine Babers Celebrates "Everyday Girls" in Love Girls Magazine
"Your passions and hobbies don’t have to be—and really shouldn't be—excluded from your social justice work," Babers said, adding, "Making the world a better place can be really simple and fun!"
Josh Campbell Brings "Super-Listening" Skills to Spring Ignite Retreat
As an Ignite Retreat coach, Campbell, an award-winning Philadelphia-based playwright, poet and facilitator, hopes to teach students how to "lead with grace."
Sanctuary Magazine: Meet Sanah Jivani, Speaker at the Spring 2022 Ignite Retreat
In 2018, Sanah Jivani spoke with Sanctuary Magazine's Myrna Beth Haskell about her alopecia diagnosis, her journey from self-hate to self-love, and her nonprofit foundation.
Sanah Jivani: How This Ignite Retreat Speaker Learned to Love Her Natural Self
Jivani was three years old when she began losing her hair to alopecia. She shares the story of how she became a nonprofit leader and changemaker who's helped thousands of children live with -and embrace - being different.
Sarah Guest: The Sullivan Scholarship "Has Completely Changed the Trajectory of My Life"
Guest, an M.Ed candidate at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of Education and Human Development, discusses her participation in a program focused on education equity.
Sullivan Stars
Sullivan Award Recipient's Pen-Pal Program Connected William & Mary Students to the Elderly
One nominator said Kinkhabwala has “a special skill for seeing into places of disconnection and finding authentic and compassionate ways to soothe hurting hearts and restore broken bonds.”
UK Changemaker Comes to Lees-McRae College on a $10,000 Sullivan Scholarship
Beatrice Adams and fellow Sullivan Scholarship recipient Morgan Crowe are already working with Sullivan campus liaison Amy Anderson, LMC's dean of business and management, to develop a community change-making project.
Caelyn Asher Named Sullivan Scholar at Lincoln Memorial University
Asher, a graduate of Cumberland Gap High School, qualified for the Sullivan Scholarship through the LMU School of Business Entrepreneurial Scholarship Pathways (ESP) program.
A Gifted Artist and a Business Major Receive Sullivan Awards from Carson-Newman University
Jessica Borchert, a prize-winning filmmaker, was a Faith and Justice Scholar and tireless volunteer, while Miguel Flores logged more than 1,650 service hours and lent his business skills to numerous local projects.
Three Servant Leaders Receive Sullivan Awards from Shenandoah University
For their commitment to placing service above self, Kaitlyn Shand and Damaris-Lydia Odebode received Sullivan Awards for their service as students, while Holli Phillips earned the faculty-staff award.
Sullivan Award Recipient Kylie Stottlemyer Supports Survivors of Rape and Domestic Violence
Faculty award recipient Roderic Owen, meanwhile, is "beloved and universally respected by the entire Mary Baldwin family," says MBU President Pamela Fox.
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
Julie Copeland: Time Can Be Your Greatest Ally and Your Worst Enemy
This Wofford College alumnus and Sullivan Award recipient chose a career in HR because "human capital is an organization's greatest asset, and, hence, I wanted to have an influence and impact on people."
Police Psychologist Kimberly Miller Works Through Law Enforcement to Help the Underserved
Dr. Miller, a 1993 Auburn graduate and Sullivan Award winner, believes God put her on the planet to make it a better place.
Rafael Egues, Jr.: We're All Unique and Important Pieces of a Larger Puzzle
This Auburn alumnus and 1981 Sullivan Award winner cares deeply about mental health, substance abuse and the homeless, but he's most passionate about combating hopelessness.
Campbell University Grad Shelley Varner-Perez Focuses on Spiritual Care Outcomes for Patients
Shelley Varner-Perez, who holds a Master of Divinity degree, combined her interests in religion, community service and the humanities to become a spiritual care researcher.
True Romance: Alice Lloyd College Grads Reflect on Decades of Teaching Kentucky's Youth
As long-married educators, Johnny and Mary Belcher, both past winners of the Sullivan Award from Alice Lloyd College, have dedicated their lives to helping their students unlock their hidden potential and escape poverty.
Papa Viva: Rollins College Alumnus Creates Safe Haven for Families Affected by AIDS
Camp Viva, a summer sleepaway camp cofounded by Sullivan Award recipient Tony Lembeck, has been helping parents and children cope with the HIV virus since 1994.
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Citadel Alumnus, Former Miss USA Lu Parker Spreads Kindness Through Entrepreneurship
"I have never given up on the belief that kindness can create huge change," says L.A. news anchor Lu Parker, founder of Be Kind & Co., which recently launched a new line of kindness apparel.
Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery
Manufactured by Restore Foodware, the plastic-free straws and cutlery are made with AirCarbon, a natural, carbon-negative material that feels like plastic but degrades naturally if it ends up in the environment.
This Black-Owned Food Delivery Company Helps Make Black-Owned Restaurants More Competitive
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
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
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.
Elon University Student's Clothing Brand Combines Positive Message With Entrepreneurship
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.
Education and Community Development
Bellarmine Expands Town-and-Gown Outreach with New Center for Community Engagement
“Our mission calls us to do more ... to educate students for meaningful lives, rewarding careers, ethical leadership and service to improve the human condition,” said Dr. Susan M. Donovan, Bellarmine’s president.
More Than a PR Class: Clemson Prof Offers a Service-Learning Experience
Jordan Morehouse's class provides real-world PR services for Arc of Oconee County, a Seneca, S.C. nonprofit that serves intellectually and developmentally disabled citizens and their families.
Berry College Students' Plan to Help Disabled Peers Wins Social Impact Challenge
In a competition sponsored by C-SEED, Lucy Hicks and Dalton Brantley won $4,000 for their "Accessibility for All" plan to better connect Berry College students with disabilities to on-campus resources.
Learning and Physical Difficulties Can't Stop Sebbie Hall from Spreading Kindness
The UK teenager has earned the Prime Minister Award for Volunteering, attended a Christmas concert with Prince William and Kate Middleton and received the World Compassion Award from The Supreme Master Ching Hai.
Study Abroad France: Immerse Yourself in European History at the Château de Pourtalès
The chateau, once a home and gathering place for European aristocrats and socialites, has hosted Napoleon III and his empress, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, composer Franz Liszt, and Ludwig I, the King of Bavaria.
Elon's Freedom Scholars Will Promote Civic Engagement Among High Schoolers
The program includes a two-week residential experience at Elon for 15 rising high school seniors, a year of programming and college application support, and one-on-one mentoring by Elon undergraduates and area civic leaders.
Environment and Climate
Converse College Artist's Striking Sculpture Illustrates Threat of Ocean Pollution
Charlotte "Lottie" Hutson, a member of Converse's Class of 2023, created the piece, featuring an Atlantic Right whale, for the John F. Greene Spartanburg Science Center.
Closing the Loop: Burger King Goes Green(er) in 2021
The fast-food giant is testing sustainable packaging, including straws, cutlery, napkins and Whopper wrappers, in Miami and plans to try out reusable, zero-waste packaging in major cities worldwide.
Ole Miss Journalism Students Investigate Climate Change in Mississippi
Charlie Mitchell, a journalism professor, said the project is designed to educate people who have formed opinions about climate change without understanding how it relates to their daily lives.
Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery
Manufactured by Restore Foodware, the plastic-free straws and cutlery are made with AirCarbon, a natural, carbon-negative material that feels like plastic but degrades naturally if it ends up in the environment.
For the Love of Elephants: Furman University Alum Educates Public About Plight of Pachyderms
Joy Owens, an educator at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn., wants people to understand that elephants are highly intelligent animals with complex emotions and health needs.
Warren Wilson Recognized as a Top Sustainable College
Warren Wilson College, which has made sustainability a key part of its mission, ranked third place overall among baccalaureate institutions in AASHE's 2020 Sustainable Campus Index.
Social Justice and Equality
Learning and Physical Difficulties Can't Stop Sebbie Hall from Spreading Kindness
The UK teenager has earned the Prime Minister Award for Volunteering, attended a Christmas concert with Prince William and Kate Middleton and received the World Compassion Award from The Supreme Master Ching Hai.
ABA President-Elect Urges Elon Law School Grads to "Say Yes to Service"
At Elon Law School's December 2021 commencement ceremony, Deborah Enix-Ross pointed to a "major breach" between the legal needs of people with lower incomes and the legal help that they receive.
Mercer Law Alumni Appear in Film About Consequences of Illegal Gun Possession
“Armed with Knowledge,” the story of a young man who discovers the life-changing consequences of illegally possessing a gun, has been viewed by thousands of youth in Georgia since its release in August 2020.
Kathryn Christmas Named The Citadel's Second Female Regimental Commander
Cadet Col. Christmas hopes to "change how cadets believe only the top rank holders can make a difference in the Corps," noting that every member "has a valuable voice and/or opinion, and it deserves to be heard."
Meet the Kindness Ambassadors at George Mason University
“All it takes is one act of reaching out instead of attacking, one nice gesture instead of vileness, one light of kindness to melt away the darkness that divides us," said Kindness Ambassador Ransom Fox.
New Fellowship Provides Underrepresented South Carolinians Path to Graduate Education
Through partnerships with historically black colleges and universities across the state, the Rising Star Fellowship will remove financial barriers for underrepresented students interested in continuing their education at UofSC.
Poverty and Hunger
University of the Cumberlands Ministry Helps Build Beds for Underprivileged Children
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.
Cadets from The Citadel Provide Food for Hundreds of Veterans in Charleston, S.C.
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.
Canadian Study Suggests Stereotypes About Homeless People Are Wrong
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
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.
Health and Wellness
UVA, MBU Team Up to Expand Healthcare Options for Children With Autism
Blue Ridge LEND, an initiative between two Sullivan partner schools, aims to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in a region where services and resources are scarce.
Brenau University Students Treat Farmworkers and Their Families in Rural Georgia
Brenau University's Department of Physical Therapy started participating in the Farmworker Family Health Program in 2018.
UVA Health Student Nurse Finds Renewed Personal Mission in the Pandemic
Trisha Durfee has emerged as a leader in UVA Health’s COVID-19 effort, even as she continued her nursing career in the Medical Center and wrapped up the Bachelor of Science in UVA's Nursing program.
How a School of Business Project Could Save Lives in Cancer Clinical Trials
University of South Carolina operations and supply chain students have recommended more efficient processes that could get a cancer patient started on a trial much faster.
Cancer Survivor Haley Tyrrell Teaches Isolated Patients How to Write Their Own Fight Songs
Tyrrell, a singer and music major, lost a leg to bone cancer as a child and now helps kids coping with health issues compose self-motivating tunes while they're stuck in the hospital.
UA Nursing Student Focuses on Taking Care of the Underserved in Birmingham
LaDarryl Banks, who graduates from the University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing RN Mobility (RN to BSN) program this May, pursued a career in nursing because he has always been a natural empath and caregiver.
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