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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…

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.

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Mary Baldwin University Staff and Students Find Myriad Ways to Help Community in Pandemic

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June 1, 2020

MBU art history professor Kerry Mills has been delivering free meals to Richmond, Va. families in need three days a week.

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Steffi Kong, Winner of the Sullivan Award at Converse College, "Excels at Everything She Does"

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May 29, 2020

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.

Sullivan Stars

Sullivan Scholar Sara Busaleh: Serving Others "Gave Me Hope When I Was Hopeless"

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April 20, 2020

Sara Busaleh, the first-ever Sullivan Scholarship recipient at Berea College, felt lost and alone when she came to the U.S. at the age of 11. Now she works to make others feel safe and welcome.

UA Sullivan Award Winner Malik Seals on a Quest to Cure Multiple Sclerosis

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April 3, 2020

After watching his mom fight MS for years, Seals, a biological sciences major at the University of Alabama, vowed to equip himself with the skills needed to eradicate the disease.

"The Beloved Community": Alexus Cumbie's Poetry, Policy and Passion for Changemaking

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April 1, 2020

For University of Alabama senior Alexus Cumbie, art, scholarship and service are all bound together by a singular passion for community-building.

Winners of the University of Alabama's Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

University of Alabama Honors Two Students, One Administrator With Sullivan Awards

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February 28, 2020

Alexus Cumbie is both an influencer and an accomplished poet, while pre-med student Malik Seals has devoted his life to eradicating multiple sclerosis.

Jonathan Molai: "My Life Was Forever Changed" by Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Retreats

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February 24, 2020

"It was truly amazing to see how much each individual had grown by the end of the retreat, whether it was the satisfaction of having clear goals, the appreciation of collaborating with like-minded individuals, or the increased comfort with one’s own sense of self," says the Ignite Retreat attendee.

Hailey McMahon: Meet Berry College's First Sullivan Scholar

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January 16, 2020

Sullivan Scholarship winner Hailey McMahon is passionate about animal welfare and community service.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Sullivan Foundation Offers Unique Student Internship Opportunity for 2020 MO Summit

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February 25, 2020

Presented by Big Path Capital and Real Leaders magazine, the MO Summit convenes hundreds of CEOs who are scaling high-growth, positive-impact companies.

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Meet the Ignite Retreat Facilitators: Reagan Pugh Builds Connections Through Storytelling

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February 21, 2020

Success in entrepreneurship hinges on developing a deep understanding of your audience and creating stories for them, says Reagan Pugh, co-founder of Assemble and leader of the Problem track of workshops at the Spring 2020 Ignite Retreat.

Survey: Women Lead Nearly Half of Germany's Social Enterprises

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February 21, 2020

Nearly 84% of the mission-driven businesses said achieving social impact is more important to them than making a profit.

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Meet the Ignite Retreat Facilitators: Love Girls Magazine Founder Jasmine Babers Shines Spotlight on "Everyday Girls"

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February 14, 2020

Babers calls the Ignite Retreat "one of my favorite events of the year ... I always leave inspired, curious and ready to help."

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Elon Innovation Challenge Brings Together College Students to Solve Complex Social Issues

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January 24, 2020

With a $1,500 grand prize at stake, the Sullivan Foundation will sponsor up to seven teams from its partner schools to take part in the competition on Feb. 29.

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The Comforts of Home: Scottish Social Entrepreneur Is the Landlord Every Tenant Deserves

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January 22, 2020

Susan Aktemel founded Homes For Good to provide affordable, high-quality housing for marginalized people in Glasgow.

Education and Community Development

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.

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.

Mary Baldwin University Staff and Students Find Myriad Ways to Help Community in Pandemic

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June 1, 2020

MBU art history professor Kerry Mills has been delivering free meals to Richmond, Va. families in need three days a week.

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Social Enterprise Takes Kids on Global Journey of the Imagination to Cope With Pandemic

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May 11, 2020

Inspired by the stories his mother told him in childhood, Dev Suj founded Papinee, which offers storytelling kits and free programming on Youtube for kids coping with the pandemic.

UK Alumni Launch Nonprofit to Feed Frontline Workers and Support Restaurants

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May 11, 2020

Feed the Front Line Kentucky raises money to buy food from local restaurants and deliver it to healthcare workers saving lives in the pandemic.

Free Webinar: How to Amplify Engagement and Connections Online

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May 7, 2020

This webinar is ideal for all educators, leaders, experiential trainers and event organizers who must now deliver or manage groups in virtual settings.

Environment and Climate

Researchers Have Found a Better Way to Recycle Polyurethanes

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May 4, 2020

An innovative method developed at the University of Minnesota recycles used polyurethanes into equivalent or even higher quality material.

Rollins College Teaches Sustainability Beyond the Classroom

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April 3, 2020

This series of five linked courses delivers hands-on learning opportunities for students to apply classroom concepts to 21st-century environmental challenges in the real world.

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California Coffee Shops Test "Green" Cups as Solution to Single-Use Waste

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February 20, 2020

The program, funded in part by McDonald's and Starbucks, involves reusable "smart" cups and to-go cups that can be recycled or home-composted.

Video: 10-Year-Old Ryan Hickman Leads Global Recycling Effort

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February 13, 2020

After discovering a passion for recycling and protecting the environment at age 3, Ryan Hickman founded Ryan's Recycling Company and became a global ambassador for the cause.

Plastic Bank

The Plastic Bank Turns Plastic Waste into Currency for the Poor

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February 12, 2020

Collectors make money or earn credit for essential services when they bring in plastic waste, which is then recycled for high-end Social Plastic products.

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Sayantan Kundu

How to Solve the Global Extinction Crisis for Just $100 Billion

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January 15, 2020

The Center for Biological Diversity proposes a U.S.-focused roadmap to help end the global extinction crisis and restore American leadership worldwide.

Social Justice and Equality

Poverty and Hunger

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Sullivan Foundation Offers Opportunity to Serve Those in Need in Selma, Ala.

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December 11, 2019

The Selma Community Innovation Immersion Program empowers college students to fight poverty at the grassroots level through social entrepreneurship and other initiatives.

Elon University's Turkeypalooza Fed Hundreds of Locals in Need on Thanksgiving

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December 5, 2019

Leadership teams from Elon Dining, Harvest Table Culinary Group and Auxiliary Services partnered on the community service project.

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Carson-Newman University Addresses Food Insecurity Among College Students

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September 20, 2019

48 percent of American college students have faced food insecurity, according to a recent study.

Jaden Smith Dispatches Food Truck to Serve Vegan Meals to L.A.'s Homeless

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July 12, 2019

The rapper/actor/social entrepreneur has also developed the Just Water brand to combat the problem of single-use plastic bottles.

Davidson College Alumnus Runs Tech Nonprofit Helping Families Apply for SNAP Benefits

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July 10, 2019

To find out if they qualify for assistance, applicants can answer 10 quick questions online instead of spending hours on the phone or in a waiting room.

This Florida Nonprofit Serves Pet Owners Who Can't Afford Veterinary Care

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June 17, 2019

Created by Sullivan Foundation corporate partner Renasant Bank, this heartwarming "Heartland Stories" video tells the story of St. Francis Pet Care in Gainesville.

Health and Wellness

Scotland's Parliament Makes Sanitary Products Free to All Women

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February 26, 2020

“These are not luxury items,” the bill's leading proponent said. “They are indeed essential, and no one in Scotland should have to go without period products."

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This Sullivan Award Winner Beat Breast Cancer and Helps Other Black Women Do the Same

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January 7, 2020

Duke University researcher Niasha Fray earned the 2019 award along with students Idalis French and Moreen Njoroge.

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Suresh Muthukrishnan

Furman University Professor Develops Life-Saving Humanitarian Drones

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October 15, 2019

Suresh Muthukrishnan has partnered with UNICEF and Virginia Tech to implement humanitarian drone testing in Malawi.

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Social Enterprise Trains Blind Women to Detect Early Signs of Cancer

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October 14, 2019

Medical tactile examiners use their enhanced sense of touch to pinpoint breast cancer tumors.

Kayla Beasley

Mercer University Grad Focuses on HIV Prevention in Peace Corps Work

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September 18, 2019

Kayla Beasley works with the Makerere University Walter Reed Project, which conducts HIV research and prevention.

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Magnolia Yoga Studio

Meet the Ignite Retreat Coaches: Ajax Jackson Teaches Yoga as a Technology for Life Transformation

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August 27, 2019

The owner of Magnolia Yoga Studio, New Orleans' first black-owned yoga studio, will be a coach at the next Ignite Retreat Oct. 18-20 in Asheville, N.C.

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