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UA Sullivan Award Recipients Focus on Food Insecurity, Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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April 29, 2021

Caitlyn McTier was in the fourth grade when she started an anti-hunger nonprofit for her fellow students, while Eric Harrison, a recovering addict, created an organization to help children of addicted parents.

Next Skills-Based Session: How to Prioritize Your Mental Health to Create Real Impact

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April 22, 2021

The free virtual session, led by Reagan Pugh and his team of changemaking coaches, takes place at 10 a.m. (ET) on Friday, April 23.

Troy University Recognizes Three Changemakers With Sullivan Awards

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April 22, 2021

Students Oshea Beckford and Martavious Ginyard and instructor Annie Percy received the prestigious award for outstanding service in their communities.

Next Skills-Based Session: Personal Storytelling and Enlisting Others in Your Cause

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April 20, 2021

In the Sullivan Foundation's next skills-based masterclass on Wednesday, April 21, Reagan Pugh and a stellar team of coaches help students answer the question, "What are your plans after college?"

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This Sullivan Award Recipient Is Also a Gymnastics Star at Auburn University

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April 11, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, Meredith Sylvia tutored and mentored middle and elementary school kids. During COVID-19, she has fostered more than 20 Humane Society animals in need of a home.

Esteemed Professor, Two Students Receive 2021 Sullivan Award from Auburn University

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April 11, 2021

Political Science Professor Steven Brown and College of Sciences and Mathematics students William Illiano and Meredith Sylvia are this year’s recipients of the prestigious Sullivan Award.

Sullivan Stars

Sullivan Scholar Sarah Guest of Vanderbilt Aims to Become a School Leader

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January 25, 2021

Currently a third-grade teacher in Antioch, Tenn. and pursuing her master's degree, Sarah Guest talks about how her experiences at Vandy have helped her "gain more confidence in my strengths as a leader in education."

Dr. Sarah Imam of The Citadel Teaches Students the Human Side of Medicine

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January 7, 2021

Dr. Imam, a past Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient and a professor of health and human performance at The Citadel, hasn't forgotten that patients are people, too, and she makes sure her students don't forget either.

Past Sullivan Award Winner Helps Prepare Girls of Color for Careers in Science

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December 22, 2020

Dr. Cagney Coomer, who recently earned her Ph.D. in biology from the University of Kentucky, founded the Nerd Squad to introduce girls of color from low-income communities to exciting career possibilities in STEM.

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Zachary Wilson Receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Scholarship at Rust College

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November 10, 2020

Wilson is the second recipient of the Sullivan Scholarship at the historically black college in Holly Springs, Miss.

Eric Johnson Develops Rust Innovation Lab to Promote Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Rust College

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November 10, 2020

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.

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Sullivan Award Winner Keeps Puppy Tails Wagging for Pet Rescue Organization

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October 22, 2020

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.

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

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.

Wofford College Student Entrepreneurs Complete Summer Accelerator Program

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August 31, 2020

Led by Tyler Senecal, the Summer Accelerator helps students launch business ventures and social enterprises by providing them with key resources, support and structure.

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Pioneer of Slow Money Movement Launches Beetcoin to Boost Small, Local Farms

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August 28, 2020

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.

Education and Community Development

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.

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.

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."

Environment and Climate

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.

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Auburn Chemistry Professor's Research Aims to Make More Efficient Use of Solar Energy

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August 4, 2020

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."

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Duke's Imari Walker Uses YouTube to Explain Dangers of Plastic Water Bottles in Entertaining Fashion

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July 7, 2020

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

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."

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Professor and Student at Washington and Lee Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary

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September 21, 2020

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.

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Chicago Restaurateurs Celebrate Women's Restaurant Week August 26-31

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August 25, 2020

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

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July 21, 2020

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.

Poverty and Hunger

this photo illustrates the problem of affordable drinking water for the poor in the U.S.

Duke University: U.S. Needs to Rethink Its Patchwork of Community Water Systems

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May 4, 2020

"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.

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"Pledge My Check" Campaign Asks Americans to Donate Their Stimulus Checks to People in Need

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April 28, 2020

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.

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Carson-Newman University's Appalachian Outreach Ministry Sees Increased Need

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April 16, 2020

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

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April 15, 2020

By Sarah Sapp/UM School of Applied Sciences Prior to the pandemic-related…

Students at West Virginia Wesleyan College Make 10,000 Meals for Rise Against Hunger

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March 11, 2020

Students from sports teams, fraternities and sororities all joined in the effort to prepare specially designed meals loaded with micronutrients.

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Elon Musk's Brother Wants to Build "Super Farm" to Address Food Insecurity

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March 9, 2020

Kimbal Musk focuses on urban vertical farming to create fresh vegetables in climate-controlled modules that can be located almost anywhere.

Health and Wellness

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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.

this photo shows outdoor campuses that helped make Warren Wilson College a COVID-19-free campus.

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.

this photo shows Auburn University's Valarie Thomas performing a medical checkup on a baby in Ghana as part of the Ghana Healthcare Program.

Auburn's Valarie Thomas Leads Team Providing Free Medical Care to Patients in Ghana

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November 9, 2020

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.

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#NoahNation Foundation Helps Kids Fight Cancer With Medically Adapted Pajamas

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October 15, 2020

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.

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