Sullivan Connections
This LGBTQ Scholarship Is the First of Its Kind in the SEC
To promote diversity and representation, The University of Kentucky has launched the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Fund.
Elizabeth Rogg: Doing the Most Good
Working with children in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, sparked this Sullivan Award recipient's passion for social work and breaking the cycle of systemic poverty.
A Gifted Artist and a Business Major Receive Sullivan Awards from Carson-Newman University
Jessica Borchert, a prize-winning filmmaker, was a Faith and Justice Scholar and tireless volunteer, while Miguel Flores logged more than 1,650 service hours and lent his business skills to numerous local projects.
Down Syndrome Is No Barrier to Entrepreneurship for This Clemson LIFE Graduate
Lucy Graham and her family, along with Sarah McAlpine of Clemson LIFE, founded the Upside Down Collection, a jewelry business that aims to combat the stigma surrounding Down syndrome.
UNA-USA Seeks Next Youth Observer to the United Nations
Young Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are encouraged to submit their applications for this change-leading position by Sunday, June 13.
Sullivan Stars
King University Honors Tristen Luu and Steve Playl With Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards
Luu is a longtime mission volunteer with plans to attend medical school, while Playl is a former pastor and columnist for newspapers in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Clemson Honors Carly Malcolm, Activist on Behalf of Survivors of Sexual Assault, With Sullivan Award
Malcolm has combined her interests in health policy and gender equity to improve the Clemson community by addressing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence and support services for survivors.
Dewey and Barbara Trogdon, Berenice Fuentes Juarez Honored With Sullivan Awards from Guilford College
The Trogdons are longtime benefactors of Guilford College, while Juarez is an accomplished servant leader who helps "get people excited about the work" in the classroom.
The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon
The cofounder of On the Move Art Studio and a 2012 Sullivan Award winner at the University of Kentucky, Nadzam believes "an injustice to one is an injustice to all."
Sullivan Award Winner Justala Simpson of Huntingdon College Prepares for Career in Ministry
Simpson, the daughter of two pastors, has received a full-tuition President Scholarship to continue her education at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University this fall.
Olivia Gouldin, Kyle Hooven and Barry Schnoor Honored With Sullivan Awards at Shenandoah University
Gouldin is recognized for her "incomparable sense of compassion," while Hooven strives to make the world "a more just place for marginalized communities."
Sullivan Alumni Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Sullivan Foundation Offers Unique Student Internship Opportunity for 2020 MO Summit
Presented by Big Path Capital and Real Leaders magazine, the MO Summit convenes hundreds of CEOs who are scaling high-growth, positive-impact companies.
Meet the Ignite Retreat Facilitators: Reagan Pugh Builds Connections Through Storytelling
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
Nearly 84% of the mission-driven businesses said achieving social impact is more important to them than making a profit.
Meet the Ignite Retreat Facilitators: Love Girls Magazine Founder Jasmine Babers Shines Spotlight on "Everyday Girls"
Babers calls the Ignite Retreat "one of my favorite events of the year ... I always leave inspired, curious and ready to help."
Elon Innovation Challenge Brings Together College Students to Solve Complex Social Issues
With a $1,500 grand prize at stake, the Sullivan Foundation will sponsor up to seven teams from its partner schools to take part in the competition on Feb. 29.
The Comforts of Home: Scottish Social Entrepreneur Is the Landlord Every Tenant Deserves
Susan Aktemel founded Homes For Good to provide affordable, high-quality housing for marginalized people in Glasgow.
Education and Community Development
Incoming Students at Elon University Get a Jumpstart on Community Service
Eighteen members of Elon's class of 2025 spent nearly a week in July doing volunteer work, making friends and learning about the university as part of the new Engage program.
Campbell University Partners With Local Schools to Recruit New Teachers
The partnership, called Growing Greatness, held its first “signing day” in late May and boasts a cohort of 25 students pursuing education degrees to teach in the Harnett County Schools district.
This LGBTQ Scholarship Is the First of Its Kind in the SEC
To promote diversity and representation, The University of Kentucky has launched the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Fund.
Cumberland University Offers Tuition-Free Education to Select Students in Tennessee
The Phoenix Promise will allow eligible Tennessee students with the greatest financial need to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree from a private university without paying any tuition costs.
Down Syndrome Is No Barrier to Entrepreneurship for This Clemson LIFE Graduate
Lucy Graham and her family, along with Sarah McAlpine of Clemson LIFE, founded the Upside Down Collection, a jewelry business that aims to combat the stigma surrounding Down syndrome.
UNA-USA Seeks Next Youth Observer to the United Nations
Young Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are encouraged to submit their applications for this change-leading position by Sunday, June 13.
Environment and Climate
Researchers Have Found a Better Way to Recycle Polyurethanes
An innovative method developed at the University of Minnesota recycles used polyurethanes into equivalent or even higher quality material.
Rollins College Teaches Sustainability Beyond the Classroom
This series of five linked courses delivers hands-on learning opportunities for students to apply classroom concepts to 21st-century environmental challenges in the real world.
California Coffee Shops Test "Green" Cups as Solution to Single-Use Waste
The program, funded in part by McDonald's and Starbucks, involves reusable "smart" cups and to-go cups that can be recycled or home-composted.
Video: 10-Year-Old Ryan Hickman Leads Global Recycling Effort
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.
The Plastic Bank Turns Plastic Waste into Currency for the Poor
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.
How to Solve the Global Extinction Crisis for Just $100 Billion
The Center for Biological Diversity proposes a U.S.-focused roadmap to help end the global extinction crisis and restore American leadership worldwide.
Social Justice and Equality
Methodist University Graduate Tomomi Shiotani Embarks on Journey of Compassion and Service
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
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
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."
Professor and Student at Washington and Lee Co-Direct Domestic Violence Documentary
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.
Chicago Restaurateurs Celebrate Women's Restaurant Week August 26-31
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
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
Erskine College Students Package 11,000-Plus Meals in Three Hours to Feed the Hungry
“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
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
Campbell University Students Create COVID-Related Social Story for Exceptional Children
The animated video, created by members of the Exceptional Camels Interest Group, uses illustrations and simple language to explain how special-needs kids can stay healthy in the coronavirus pandemic.
These Two William & Mary Alumnae Are Working to Transform Primary Care
In a fellowship with the Weitzman Institute, Dena Bashri and Shivani Gupta are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth and tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.
Alabama Senior Creates Greeting Cards to Cheer Up Nursing Home Residents
DeMarcus Rudolph started the project because nursing home residents can’t see their loved ones in person due to the novel coronavirus, and he wanted to do something to lift their spirits.
Researchers at George Mason University Set the Stage for a Test That Detects Tuberculosis in Children
Tuberculosis remains the world’s top infectious killer, with 10 million people falling ill from the disease and 1.5 million dying each year. It's particularly lethal for children if it goes unidentified and untreated.
Mercer University Medical School Professors Publish Groundbreaking Text on Health Equity
The first-of-its-kind book covers the systemic issues impacting pursuit of health equity as a nation and the needs of a wide range of population groups.
How a "Nerd Club on Twitter" Developed a Saliva-Based Test for COVID-19
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University, both Sullivan partner schools, played key roles in the development of the test, which is recommended specifically for asymptomatic cases.
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