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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.

Alexis Taylor Discusses Systems Thinking and Changemaking in Feb. 25 Ignite Masterclass

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February 19, 2021

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.

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UN Youth Observer Dustin Liu Talks About Localizing SDGs in Next Ignite Masterclass

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February 10, 2021

With a focus on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Dustin Liu will share his experiences and ideas for inspiring young Americans to spark global social change at the local level in the Feb. 17 Ignite Masterclass.

2021 Ashoka U Exchange Slated for March 16-19

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February 5, 2021

Co-hosted by George Mason University, this year's event will bring together hundreds of faculty, staff, students and thought leaders to accelerate social innovation and changemaking through higher education.

Changemakers Return to Inspire Students in Sullivan's Masterclasses and Skills-Based Sessions

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February 2, 2021

The new semester brings new ideas and insights for change-minded college students, faculty and staff through virtual workshops and classes hosted by the Sullivan Foundation.

Sullivan Stars

Davidson College Bestows Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award on Student With a Heart for the Homeless

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May 19, 2020

Among many volunteer activities, Emily Duval helped homeless women and children at the Crisis Assistance Ministries and the Salvation Army Center of Hope.

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Rose Denor, Tanner Shivley Earn Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards at Carson-Newman University

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May 19, 2020

Denor is a Haitian immigrant with a heart for helping her fellow immigrants, while Shivley tutors elementary school children through his church.

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Paxton Peacock, Natalie Conboy and Chris Nunn Receive Sullivan Awards at Auburn

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May 18, 2020

Peacock founded NBC Showpigs and the Chick-Chain Project while Conboy has tutored and mentored numerous low-income Hispanic children and Nunn is a community service leader in the Auburn area.

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Grace Smith, Christopher Kelsey Receive Sullivan Awards from Duke University

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May 18, 2020

The prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award went to a Duke medical school professor and physician who has touched the lives of numerous cancer patients and a student who has volunteered with genocide survivors in Rwanda.

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Imani Belton, Gabriel Dias Receive Sullivan Awards at Winthrop University

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May 8, 2020

Belton is a first-generation college student and chair of Winthrop's Council of Student Leaders, while Dias is a scholar-athlete and tennis team captain.

Ole Miss Honors Five Changemakers with Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards

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May 4, 2020

Neely Griggs and Savannah Day, both public policy leadership majors at UM, were the winners of this year's student awards.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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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.

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."

Education and Community Development

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UA Graduate Student Plans to Use Her New City Council Seat to Create Social Change

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December 10, 2020

Holly Barnett, who's pursuing her master's degree in social work at the University of Alabama, was troubled by West Blocton's high poverty rate. Inspired by her courses, she decided to make a difference through local government.

The Great Cat Migration Gets Underway at Lincoln Memorial University

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December 8, 2020

In a collaboration with Remote Area Medical, LMU veterinary faculty and undergraduate students helped prepare 28 shelter cats to be shipped to New York, where they will be adopted and placed in their new "furever" homes.

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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.

Environment and Climate

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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.

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Edible Bowls and Plates Could Take a Bite out of Plastic Waste

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December 30, 2019

Munch Bowls in South Africa is the latest company to roll out a line of fully biodegradable, edible bowls and edible plates made from wheat bran.

IKEA Says Goodbye to Single-Use Plastics on Jan. 1, 2020

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December 23, 2019

The Swedish retail giant pledged to get rid of all single-use plastics in its home furnishings and restaurants.

Social Justice and Equality

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…

Homeboy Industries

Three Ways Businesses Can Improve Their Women’s Economic Empowerment Programs

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October 24, 2018

By Linda Midgley & Marissa Wesely Many companies are spending…

Poverty and Hunger

University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands Students Fill Backpacks With Food for Hungry Kids

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April 30, 2019

Program volunteers fill 900 backpacks a week with non-perishable food items for students in Knox and Whitley counties.

Erskine College

Erskine College Students Package 11,000-Plus Meals in Three Hours to Feed the Hungry

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April 10, 2019

“It is awesome to see students give up their time to serve people they will never meet," said event organizer Iris Gadsden.

Alice Lloyd College Professor Leads Program to Help Food-Insecure Children in Knott County, Kentucky

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March 26, 2019

When Denise Jacobs learned that local school children were saving their lunch food for hungry siblings at home, she launched Power Up for Nutrition program.

Health and Wellness

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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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The Quest for Water: Elizabeth De Wetter Organizes 6K Fundraiser to Build Wells in Zambia

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April 28, 2020

The Ignite Retreat alumnus has organized a campaign that lets anyone participate in the upcoming World Vision Global 6K for Water event while promoting clean water awareness.

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Former Volleyball Star from Cumberland University Now Saving Lives in Pandemic

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April 16, 2020

“It’s mentally, physically and emotionally draining,” says McCrea Barney. “People are dying and suffering alone. This disease is unknown. It’s scary.”

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