Eva Ginger Sullivan

Eva "Ginger" Sullivan Celebration of Life

ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ to Honor the Life and Legacy of Eva "Ginger" Sullivan, JD with Celebration of Life Service and Endowed Scholarship

ATLANTA, GA (July 23, 2026) — ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ (ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ) will join the Sullivan family, friends, colleagues and guests in celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Eva "Ginger" Sullivan, JD— distinguished attorney, global health and civil rights advocate, champion of the arts and devoted wife of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Founding Dean and first President Dr. Louis W. Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan's decades of leadership, philanthropy and unwavering commitment to education helped shape the foundation of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ, including founding The Friends of ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ, an organization dedicated to raising scholarship support for future physicians.

During the service, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ will announce the establishment of the Eva "Ginger" Sullivan Endowed Scholarship, honoring her lifelong dedication to expanding educational opportunities and investing in future generations of healthcare leaders.

WHAT:

Celebration of Life for Eva "Ginger" Sullivan, JD
Announcement of the Eva "Ginger" Sullivan Endowed Scholarship

WHEN:

Saturday, August 1, 2026
11 a.m. ET

WHERE:

Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ

720 Westview Dr., SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

LIVESTREAM:

The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.



SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Mrs. Sullivan's legacy are invited to contribute to the Eva "Ginger" Sullivan Endowed Scholarship, ensuring her lifelong commitment to education and student success continues for generations to come.

Donate here:

About ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ 

Founded in 1975, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ (ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ) is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists and public health professionals. An independent and private historically Black medical school, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ was recognized by the Annals of Internal Medicine as the nation's number one medical school in fulfilling a social mission — the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice. ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care. ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and master's degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit  or call 404-752-1500.

 

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Media Contact:

Jamille Bradfield
Director II, External Communications and Media Relations
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