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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.”

this photo shows Neely Griggs, 2020 recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and an animal welfare advocate, handing a puppy to a little girl at Mississippi Mutts in Oxford, Mississippi.

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.

Student Turns Trash into Stunning Sustainable Art

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November 14, 2019

Bella Almeida of Duke University founded eARThy Creations after attending the Sullivan Foundation's summer study-abroad program in Prague.

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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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.

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.

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Shepherd Hotel to Employ Adults With Intellectual Disabilities from Clemson LIFE Program in 2021

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November 15, 2019

When it opens in 2021, the Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, S.C. will hire people with disabilities and special needs to fill 60 percent of its jobs.

Sullivan Foundation Sponsors Social Entrepreneurship Trip to Germany for Faculty

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November 15, 2019

There are only nine slots available, and Dec. 1 is the deadline for registration.

Student Turns Trash into Stunning Sustainable Art

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November 14, 2019

Bella Almeida of Duke University founded eARThy Creations after attending the Sullivan Foundation's summer study-abroad program in Prague.

5 Examples of Earned Revenue Strategies for Nonprofits

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October 15, 2019

The concept of earned revenue is picking up steam in the world of nonprofits.

Education and Community Development

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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.

Clemson Introduces New Athletic Scholarships for Wheelchair Tennis

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October 13, 2020

Clemson's adaptive sports tennis team, consisting of Marsden Miller and lecturer Jeff Townsend, has already competed and won at several collegiate events.

Carson-Newman University's Operation Inasmuch Goes Virtual in 2020

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October 13, 2020

More than 200 students took part in the annual day of service, completing advocacy projects on behalf of local organizations.

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.

Ole Miss Freshman Advocates for Minority Students Everywhere She Goes

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October 8, 2020

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.

Three Sullivan Foundation Schools Partner to Produce More Teachers With Ed.D. Degrees

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September 28, 2020

Clemson, The Citadel and Winthrop University formed a consortium that lets students with Ed.S. degrees get their doctorates faster.

Environment and Climate

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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.

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How to Throw a Zero-Waste Sustainable Holiday Party

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October 28, 2019

Here are seven tips for celebrating the holiday season in a sustainable, eco-friendly way.

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Is Insect Agriculture Key to the Future of Sustainable Farming?

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October 21, 2019

Bug larvae, especially black soldier flies, could reduce the agriculture industry's dependence on soybeans for animal feed.

this photo illustrates the extent of the global plastic pollution crisis

Greenpeace

The World's Top Plastic Polluters Say They Will Join Fight to Reduce Waste

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October 21, 2019

Greenpeace identified Coca-Cola as the top contributor to the global plastic pollution crisis, with PepsiCo and Nestle close behind.

this photo illustrates how seriously Colorado State takes sustainability

Colorado State University

How Did One of America's Greenest Campuses Get So Green?

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October 21, 2019

Sustainability is a top priority at this major state university.

this photo shows various types of recycling bins used in zero-waste cities

Zero-Waste for Beginners: 15 No-Hassle Tips to Get You Started

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October 17, 2019

From bamboo toothbrushes and glass jars to the wonders of baking soda, it's easier than you think to start living the zero-waste lifestyle.

Social Justice and Equality

Poverty and Hunger

Health and Wellness

this image illustrates the use of tactile examinations to identify breast cancer tumors

Social Enterprise Trains Blind Women to Detect Early Signs of Cancer

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October 14, 2019

Medical tactile examiners use their enhanced sense of touch to pinpoint breast cancer tumors.

Kayla Beasley

Mercer University Grad Focuses on HIV Prevention in Peace Corps Work

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September 18, 2019

Kayla Beasley works with the Makerere University Walter Reed Project, which conducts HIV research and prevention.

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Magnolia Yoga Studio

Meet the Ignite Retreat Coaches: Ajax Jackson Teaches Yoga as a Technology for Life Transformation

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August 27, 2019

The owner of Magnolia Yoga Studio, New Orleans' first black-owned yoga studio, will be a coach at the next Ignite Retreat Oct. 18-20 in Asheville, N.C.