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Reading With a Rapper's Jarren Small Leads Ignite Masterclass on Oct. 28

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October 27, 2020

Small will explore creative ways to create positive change in America's schools in a Sullivan Foundation workshop titled “Reimagining Education With Rappers + Corporate America.”

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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.

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.

Reagan Pugh Leads Oct. 6 Ignite Masterclass on Empathy as a Tool for Social Justice

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October 5, 2020

This Ignite Masterclass session will guide participants through a dialogue on default mindsets, examine how fear prevents us from growth, and provide strategies for developing empathy as a tool for justice.

Students, Faculty Rank Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclass as Best Virtual Event They Have Ever Attended

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September 25, 2020

The free weekly online sessions, hosted by Spud Marshall, bring together social innovators, college students and faculty members with a passion for changemaking.

U.S. News Ranks University of Virginia as No. 4 Best Public University in the U.S.

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September 14, 2020

In terms of "faculty resources," including class size and faculty salary, UVA is ranked the third-best public school in the country.

Sullivan Stars

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.

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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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Sullivan Award Winner Shares Untold Stories of African-Americans at Washington and Lee University

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December 19, 2019

Makayla Lorick has been interviewing W&L's African-American alumni to learn about their experiences during a turbulent period in southern history.

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Rollins College Remembers 2001 Sullivan Award Winner Mister Rogers

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December 3, 2019

The real Mister Rogers was a familiar and comforting sight on the Rollins College campus, both as a student and an alumnus.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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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.

Dr. Stephanie Raible Seeks Social Entrepreneurs to Participate in Leadership Study

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April 23, 2020

The study will explore the leadership approaches, philosophies and practices of social entrepreneurs who have been fulltime in their roles for 3.5 years or longer.

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Wofford College Social Entrepreneurs Plant a SEED. for Global Change

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April 22, 2020

SEED. founders Mackenzie Syiem and Grace Gehlken aim to create economic empowerment opportunities for both artisans and the communities in which they live.

Campbell University Students Go in Search of Rural Entrepreneurs

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April 6, 2020

To boost an increasingly urbanized economy, "the secret sauce is an entrepreneur who is willing to experiment, fail, and try again," CU instructor Scott Kelly says.

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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.

Education and Community Development

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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.

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University of South Carolina Students Create Podcast Sharing Refugees' True Stories

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November 18, 2020

The Seeking Refuge podcast, cofounded by an Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient, aims to "change hearts and minds" about refugees while inspiring Americans to make an effort to better understand them.

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.

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Service Is a Top Priority for Students in Mary Baldwin University's Program for the Exceptionally Gifted

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November 18, 2020

"When young people are out on a rainy Saturday morning with a smile on their face and happy to help, how can we be anything but impressed?" says one event organizer who has worked with PEG students from MBU.

Clemson Undergradates Use Technology to Teach Science to Middle-Schoolers During the Pandemic

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November 14, 2020

Founded by faculty member Meredith Morris, CU INVESTors aims to "cultivate an interest in science for young students who may not realize their untapped potential for a future in the subject."

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Furman University Announces New Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities

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November 12, 2020

The Shi Institute, an outgrowth of Furman's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, promotes sustainable human flourishing through its centers for sustainability education, research and leadership.

Environment and Climate

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.

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Litter Police: Crew of Clean-Up Crows Roam Puy du Fou Theme Park

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January 10, 2020

A falconer at Puy du Fou taught rooks, a member of the crow family, to pick up litter and drop it in a specially designed box that rewards them with food.

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Some Airports Make Strides to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

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January 2, 2020

Bans on single-use plastic water bottles have been implemented or are in the works at various airports, but planes still pose a carbon-emissions threat.

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Wofford College's Environmental Studies Department Celebrates a "Decade of Ruggedness"

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December 31, 2019

The interdisciplinary nature of the school's Environmental Studies major sets Wofford apart from other institutions of higher learning.

Social Justice and Equality

"Discover Your Power": Once Homeless, Caterer Stephanie Terry Now Creates Living-Wage Jobs for the Disenfranchised

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July 19, 2019

The owner of Sweeties Southern and Vegan Catering, this social entrepreneur once met with President George W. Bush to raise awareness of abysmal conditions in some homeless shelters.

TheDream.US

Oglethorpe University Partners with TheDream.US to Provide Scholarships to Qualified Immigrant Students

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April 3, 2019

Oglethorpe President Larry Schall said DREAMers are "among our most accomplished students and young alumni."

Impact Investing and Racial Equity: These Foundations Are Leading the Way

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March 1, 2019

One critical element of the impact investing movement has received insufficient attention: racial equity.

Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries Transforms Lives for Ex-Offenders

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February 22, 2019

Supported by former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Jim Carrey, Father Gregory Boyle's organization uses social enterprises to provide job training for the formerly incarcerated.

Homeboy Industries

How to Give Adolescent Girls Voice, Choice, and Control

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December 17, 2018

By Miriam Temin, Sajeda Amin, Thoai D. Ngo, & Stephanie Psaki The…

Homeboy Industries

Why We Need to Nurture Entrepreneurship in Young Girls

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November 1, 2018

By Sylvia Acevedo Last month, women on college campuses around…

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

UNC-Chapel Hill Forges Global Partnership to Develop New Drugs for Future Pandemics

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August 25, 2020

UNC-Chapel Hill has joined READDI, a worldwide organization aimed at discovering and developing new drugs in anticipation of future viral pandemics.

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Lincoln-Memorial Student Serves the Sick and Dying in Nursing Home

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August 17, 2020

Victoria Orlando, a third-year veterinary medicine student, was deployed as part of a National Guard strike team to assist at a nursing home facing a shortage of medical personnel.

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Rabies Still a Worldwide Health Issue, Says Lincoln-Memorial Expert Bonnie Price

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July 30, 2020

Price helps to raise awareness about rabies, which kills 50,000-60,000 people each year worldwide, as a member of the National One Health Commission Bat Rabies Education Team.

Brenau University Faculty, Students and Alumni Guide Georgians Through COVID-19 Quarantine

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June 30, 2020

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.

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Veteran Seeks to Help Injured Soldiers Regain Full Strength

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June 23, 2020

Brooks Herring, a student in the University of South Carolina's doctor of physical therapy program, came home with all 10 fingers and toes after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he wants to help those who weren't so fortunate.

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UK Social Enterprise Will Bypass Big Drug Companies to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available to the Poor

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June 9, 2020

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.

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