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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.

The Run for Black Lives: Josh Nadzam Raises Funds for NAACP in 26-Mile Marathon

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June 18, 2020

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."

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"We're All Sea Creatures": Dr. Sylvia Earle Explains Why the Oceans Are Crucial to Economic Prosperity

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June 17, 2020

The prominent marine biologist believes businesses can play an important role in defending the oceans while creating jobs and promoting economic development.

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Sullivan Award Winner Justala Simpson of Huntingdon College Prepares for Career in Ministry

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June 17, 2020

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.

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Cadet Leader at The Citadel Walks 24 Hours Straight to Learn Empathy With Black Americans

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June 16, 2020

Cadet Regimental Commander Richard "Ben" Snyder's journey into empathy also raised funds for the International African-American Museum.

Olivia Gouldin, Kyle Hooven and Barry Schnoor Honored With Sullivan Awards at Shenandoah University

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June 15, 2020

Gouldin is recognized for her "incomparable sense of compassion," while Hooven strives to make the world "a more just place for marginalized communities."

Sullivan Stars

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."

"My Blackness Is the Beauty and Complexity of the Galaxy": A Poem by Sullivan Award Winner Shalonté Branham

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May 16, 2019

Branham graduated with a double major in Political Science and Sociology, but she has also a gift for powerful and evocative poetry.

Bellarmine University Recognizes Two Graduating Seniors With Prestigious Sullivan Awards

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May 16, 2019

Shalonté Branham and Noah McDonell received the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award respectively.

Born to Heal: Bradley Firchow Earns the Sullivan Award at Oglethorpe University

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April 15, 2019

On track for a career in medicine and rural health, Firchow brightens the lives of hospice patients and sick children in his volunteer work.

Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University Honors Two Students with 2019 Sullivan Award

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April 10, 2019

Khya Allen and Tanner Charles were honored as students who "excel in high ideals of living, in fine spiritual qualities, and in generous and unselfish service to others."

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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.

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Warren Wilson College Delves into Industrial Hemp Research

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October 3, 2019

Industrial hemp's uses range from building materials, fabrics and paper to biofuels, animal feed, cosmetics, medicines, and bioplastics.

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.

Allbirds

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.

Education and Community Development

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Bellarmine University Offers STEM Scholarships for Low-Income, High-Achieving Students

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September 27, 2020

Funded by a $1 million NSF grant, the program will award annual scholarships of $7,200 each to two groups of 11 qualified students for four years.

Students, Faculty Rank Sullivan Foundation's Ignite Masterclass as Best Virtual Event They Have Ever Attended

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September 25, 2020

The free weekly online sessions, hosted by Spud Marshall, bring together social innovators, college students and faculty members with a passion for changemaking.

Auburn's University Outreach Delivers Leadership Training to Find Common Ground in Difficult Times

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September 24, 2020

Auburn has begun teaching the Culture Bump Approach to individuals and educational leaders throughout Alabama.

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Furman University's Erica Daly Hopes to Get 50% of Students to Vote on Election Day

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September 20, 2020

Daly and her fellow Dins Vote members must help students navigate and overcome a number of obstacles that make it harder to vote while educating them on the importance of participating in the democratic process.

U.S. News Ranks University of Virginia as No. 4 Best Public University in the U.S.

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September 14, 2020

In terms of "faculty resources," including class size and faculty salary, UVA is ranked the third-best public school in the country.

Mercer University Medical School Professors Publish Groundbreaking Text on Health Equity

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September 10, 2020

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.

Environment and Climate

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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.

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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.

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Billie Eilish Will Make New World Tour "As Green as Possible"

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October 5, 2019

A teenage pop superstar, Billie Eilish will encourage fans to take action on climate change and practice sustainability during her world tour next March.