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"Navigating the Unknown" Webinar Series Features Brin Enterkin and Kaveh Sadeghian

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April 28, 2020

This week's installment of the Sullivan Foundation’s “Navigating…

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.

This Week's "Navigating the Unknown" Features Four Cutting-Edge Social Entrepreneurs

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April 21, 2020

The Sullivan Foundation’s “Navigating the Unknown” webinar…

Four Amazing Social Innovators Headline “Navigating the Unknown” Webinars on April 15 and April 17

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April 13, 2020

The webinars will be streamed on Instagram Live at 12 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, April 15, and 5 p.m. (ET) on Friday, April 17.

Crystal Dreisbach, Jared Yarnall-Schane Discuss Sustainability on "Navigating the Unknown" Friday, April 10

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April 9, 2020

The next installment of the Sullivan Foundation's innovative webinar series can be viewed on Instagram Live at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT) on Friday, April 10.

"Navigating the Unknown" Moves to Instagram Live With Alexis J. Taylor and Arshiya Kherani

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April 6, 2020

The April 8 webinar features a social-enterprise pioneer in Muslim women’s activewear and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship who has been recognized by the U.S. State Department and the World Economic Forum.

Sullivan Stars

In Historic First, Two Students Receive Sullivan Awards at Queens University of Charlotte

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June 7, 2019

Johanna Mercado and Naiya Pollard both received the prestigious award for their integrity and contributions to their communities.

The Citadel Honors Student and Professor with the Sullivan Award for "High Thought and Noble Endeavor"

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June 5, 2019

Dr. Sarah Imam and Matthew Lanetti are this year's recipients at the South Carolina military college.

Sidney Hall, Student With a "True Servant's Heart," Receives Sullivan Award at Huntingdon College

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May 30, 2019

Classmates describe Hall as “someone who is loyal and humble ... (and) places the needs of others before her own.”

Shenandoah University Honors Two Students and a Professor With Sullivan Awards

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May 28, 2019

Seniors Regine Bumper and Micah Earnhardt won the prestigious award, along with Assistant Professor of Religion Meredith Minister.

King University Honors Student, Local Couple With Sullivan Awards

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May 23, 2019

Darrell D. Smith and Karen and John Vann were honored for their service to the school and the community.

Sullivan Award Winner Overcomes Racism, Poverty to Earn Graduate Fellowship from National Science Foundation

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May 21, 2019

Scholar-athlete Joey Jennings will pursue his Ph.D. and use his education to "shine an academic light on social issues that have been dark for some time now."

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Crystal Dreisbach's GreenToGo Makes It Easier for Restaurants to Kick the Styrofoam Habit

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September 25, 2019

Dreishbach, who will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Sullivan Ignite Retreat in October, developed a reusable carryout-food container service to reduce waste in Durham, N.C.

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Will and Jaden Smith Partner With Footwear Brand to Save the Amazon Rainforest

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September 18, 2019

Shoe manufacturer Allbirds and JUST Water, both certified B corps, have collaborated on limited-edition sneakers.

Sullivan Ambassador Lori Kaitlyn Babb Aims to Use Social Entrepreneurship and Bioethics to 'Change the World"

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September 17, 2019

The Campbell University senior reflects on her Sullivan-sponsored study-abroad experience in Prague.

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This 12-Year-Old Social Entrepreneur Uses Bowties to Help Shelter Animals Get Adopted

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September 13, 2019

Darius Brown founded Beaux and Paws after hurricanes in Texas and Florida left animal shelters overcrowded with homeless pets.

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Field Trip Spotlight: This Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Makes Everyone Feel Welcome, Regardless of Income

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August 30, 2019

A Place at the Table is one of the many notable stops during the Sullivan Foundations' upcoming Social Entrepreneurship Field Trip to Raleigh, N.C.

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University Students Learn Social Entrepreneurship Skills at Sullivan Foundation's Upcoming Ignite Retreat

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August 23, 2019

The fall retreat features dynamic facilitators, coaches and social entrepreneurs like Holley Murchison, Crystal Dreisbach, Chad Littlefield, Ajax Jackson and Abhinav Khanal.

Education and Community Development

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Winthrop University Breaks Record for Freshman Applications

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March 2, 2020

The Sullivan Foundation partner school had received 6,125 freshman applications as of Feb. 5, topping last year's record-setting 6,101.

Davidson College Recognized for Deep Ties to Community and Commitment to Engagement

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February 26, 2020

The prestigious Carnegie Foundation awarded Davidson College its Community Engagement Classification for its success in serving the local community.

Carson-Newman University Students Win Statewide Award for Voter Registration Campaign

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February 24, 2020

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett was on hand to present the award to students who participated in the Eagle Vote Project.

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Meet the Ignite Retreat Facilitators: Jarren Small Teaches ELA Skills Through Hip-Hop

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February 19, 2020

Houston-based Reading With a Rapper is a high-energy, interactive learning experience for grades 4-12, incorporating hip-hop music, rap lyrics and live performances.