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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.

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Angel Investment Group VentureSouth Sullivan Launches Affiliate Group for Eight Colleges and Universities in South Carolina

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November 9, 2020

Membership in VentureSouth Sullivan's angel investment group is open to faculty/staff, alumni and students from Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Furman University, Coker University, Converse College, Newberry College, Erskine College and Winthrop University.

Two Social Change Pioneers Lead Sullivan's Ignite Masterclasses in November

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November 2, 2020

The Sullivan Foundation will wrap up its Fall 2020 Ignite Masterclass…

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Erin Boyd Discusses Culdesac Tempe, a Car-Free Community, in Nov. 5 Ignite Masterclass

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October 30, 2020

Boyd, whose company is building the country's first car-free apartment neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, will lead a session titled “Placemaking as a Tool for Community + Network Building,” with a focus on building healthier, happier communities.

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Sullivan Foundation to Host Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity Fair Nov. 16

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October 28, 2020

The online event, designed for recent college graduates and students looking for jobs or internships in the changemaking sector, will will feature virtual “booths” manned by organization leaders around the nation.

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.”

Sullivan Stars

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.

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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.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Teeniors Helps Teens, Senior Citizens Bond Through Technology

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January 21, 2020

This Albuquerque social enterprise hires tech-savvy youths to teach the elderly how to use their smartphones, laptops and tablets.

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Hanover College Team Named Finalist in DOE-Sponsored Solar Energy Competition

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January 16, 2020

A team of engineering students at Sullivan Foundation partner…

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Scottish Government Commits Millions to Funding Social Enterprises in 2020

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January 2, 2020

Multiple programs launched in the past year, including the creation of a rural social enterprise hub and a program offering repayable grants to social entrepreneurs.

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Forget Willy Wonka: ChocoSol Traders Is a Different Kind of Chocolate Factory

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December 26, 2019

This Toronto-based social enterprise creates healthy chocolate foods using ethically sourced ingredients from indigenous communities in Mexico and Central and South America.

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"Dream Like a Kid": The Inspiring Story Behind Me & The Bees Lemonade

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November 26, 2019

Starting with a lemonade stand when she was 4 years, old, social entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer has created a multimillion dollar business that also helps save the honeybees.

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Kayla Harris Wins Business Pitch Competition With Computer Game for Personal Finances

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November 25, 2019

The Mary Baldwin University student's business would gamify personal finances to help young people better remember what they've learned.

Education and Community Development

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As White Churches Confront Racial Injustice, Davidson College Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change

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November 11, 2020

A project called Churches That THRIVE for Racial Justice will work to shed light on the challenges of racism in white-dominated churches and help churches build on their commitment to racial justice and equality.

Professors at The Citadel Developing Courses to Help Students Address UN Sustainable Development Goals

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November 11, 2020

In the cross-disciplinary BUILDS classes taught by two professors from different fields, business students will learn more about technology development while engineering students gain a better understanding of innovation and business.

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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Small Acts of Kindness Create Big Impact With Furman's Heller Service Corps

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November 1, 2020

“It doesn’t take a lot of time to do something that will have a lasting impact on a child,” said Barrett Taylor, the Corps student director, who especially enjoys working on projects that brighten children's lives.

Erin Boyd Discusses Culdesac Tempe, a Car-Free Community, in Nov. 5 Ignite Masterclass

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October 30, 2020

Boyd, whose company is building the country's first car-free apartment neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, will lead a session titled “Placemaking as a Tool for Community + Network Building,” with a focus on building healthier, happier communities.

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Converse College Partners With Girls Who Code to Encourage Math and Technology Careers

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October 14, 2020

Converse has been hosting virtual Girls Who Code club meetings each week for middle and high school students who are interested in computer science and coding.

Environment and Climate

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Furman University Wins Award for Green Buildings

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December 17, 2019

The U.S. Green Building Council Carolinas honored the Sullivan Foundation partner school for its innovative, high-performance buildings constructed with sustainability in mind.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions: Duke Professor Recommends Strategy to Break Political Stalemate

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December 13, 2019

Tim Profeta suggested a federal/state partnership approach to reducing carbon emissions, with individual states developing their own solutions to climate change.

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The Pivotal Role of Youth Fighting Climate Change

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December 10, 2019

Impacted by how unjust laws perpetuate the injustices of climate change, Generation Z and Millennials are taking matters into their own hands to shift the power back to the people.

Furman University

10 Tips for a More Sustainable Christmas

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November 29, 2019

Experts from Furman University's David E. Shi Center for Sustainability want you to have a green, eco-friendly and very merry Christmas.

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Study: How Restaurants Can Help Reduce Food Waste

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November 19, 2019

Presently, less than 15 percent of restaurant food waste is collected for composting, and most of that is food scraps from the kitchen.

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Washington and Lee University

This Bioplastics Entrepreneur Is Helping Save the World from Plastic Waste

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November 14, 2019

Founded by Washington and Lee University alumnus Julianna Keeling, Terravive creates bioplastic products that break down like plants.

Social Justice and Equality

Poverty and Hunger

Health and Wellness

University of Virginia Nursing Students Hone Their Skills on the Streets

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March 4, 2020

When Mister Rogers said, “Look for the helpers,” he was talking about volunteer emergency responders like Ryan Thomas, Aliana Kyle and Raniyah Majied.

Bellarmine University's Doctor of Therapy Students Help Belizeans Help Themselves

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March 3, 2020

Amongst ancient Mayan ruins and dense jungle wildernesses, these students and their professor, Dr. Carrie Hawkins, have treated hundreds of patients - young and old alike.

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."