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Getting Democracy in Tune: Yo-Yo Ma on How the Arts Help Us Understand One Another
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx ‘93 brought their North Carolina listening tour to Davidson College, where they talked about the importance of the arts to civic life. Earlier in the day, Ma spent time with students.
Veteran, Gold Star Spouse, Scientist: Tracey Koehlmoos ’91 Turns Service Into Safer Medicine
From Davidson College ROTC cadet to the researcher behind the military’s drug-safety studies, Tracey Koehlmoos ‘91 turns service and loss into impact.
After Hurricanes, Recessions and a Pandemic, How Did NC’s Small Towns Fare?
Davidson College and the UNC School of Government’s ncIMPACT Initiative launch major North Carolina public policy research initiative.
To Ban or Not to Ban: Honor Councils Grapple With Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
An academic integrity expert headlined the 3rd Annual Convening of Honor Councils at Davidson College. Guests from 14 colleges and universities grappled with the role and impact of AI, and where honor councils fit into the equation.
At Memorial’s First Anniversary, 51 More Names Are Spoken Aloud
A year after the With These Hands memorial was dedicated, Davidson College students read 51 names recovered from the Jim Crow era at a candlelight vigil.
No Test Tubes Required: How an Office Hours Question Led to National Policy Research
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) & Educational Studies double major Annalee Stuardi-Drumm ’27 shares how working with Davidson College’s College Crisis Initiative (C2i) and faculty mentors redefined her understanding of research and policy.
Davidson Marks Two Solar Milestones: New Campus Canopy Dedicated, Kentucky Solar Plant Now Online
Davidson College reaches two Climate Action Plan milestones: a Kentucky solar energy center is now online, and a new solar canopy is dedicated on campus.
Prof. Ann Fox on Judy Heumann, the 504 sit-in and the new Apple film
Davidson College Prof. Ann Fox, a disability studies scholar, explains why Judy Heumann’s legacy matters ahead of Apple’s “Being Heumann,” streaming on Apple TV Nov. 13.
Jessie Ball duPont Fund Grant Deepens College’s Work With Descendant Community and Catawba Nation
With a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Davidson College builds on its commitment to reconciliation and education, with a focus on relationships, shared research and public access to history.
Oh the Places You’ll Go…with Davidson College Funding!
Discover how Davidson College student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Leading with Authenticity: What Cross Country and Pro ’Cats Taught Me About Teamwork
Learn how Davidson College scholar-athlete Leah Horgan ’29 developed her authentic leadership style through her experiences with Division I Track & Field, Cross Country and the Pro ’Cats Professional Development & Leadership Bootcamp.
Heart of the Town: The Davidson Soda Shop Celebrates 75 Years of Community and Cottage Fries
For 75 years, the Davidson Soda Shop has served up legendary food and timeless connections in the heart of Main Street. To celebrate, generations of students, alums and locals share their favorite Soda Shop memories.
Why are French Students in the Streets? A Q&A with Professor Ninon Vessier
Student protests have spread across France since September. Professor Ninon Vessier, who will teach FRE 230: “France in the Headlines” this spring, explains the roots of the unrest and how it echoes earlier movements. She also weighs what it could mean for the 2027 presidential election.
Voting in North Carolina? Make a Plan
At Davidson College, leadership and service extend directly into civic participation. Whether voting locally in Mecklenburg County or submitting an absentee ballot from another state, every student is encouraged to make a clear plan to cast their vote. Learn more.
Protecting What Matters: Reflections from a Summer at DLC
Discover how Tyler McKnight ’27 spent his summer interning with the Davidson Lands Conservancy, combining his environmental science studies with hands-on conservation work, community outreach and GIS mapping in Davidson, North Carolina.
Betting on the Ballot: A Philosopher on Why Prediction Markets Aren’t Polls
As Nov. 3 nears, Davidson College philosopher Sean McKeever explains why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a poor substitute for polls and promote a spectator perspective on politics.
From House to House: A Story of Finding Community
Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the Davidson Housing Coalition through Davidson College's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.
How Charlotte Became My Classroom for Global Diplomacy
Discover how Davidson College student Sarah Lane ’27 gained real-world global diplomacy and AI policy experience interning at International House in Charlotte, North Carolina.
More Than Just Food: My Summer at FeedNC
Learn how premedicine student Holly Beale ’28 applied public health data and direct community support to combat local food insecurity as a Davidson College Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at FeedNC.
Healthcare Without Barriers: Zach Quezada Miller ’20 Brings Compassion and Service to Family Medicine
From studying English literature at Davidson to treating patients across all stages of life, learn how Zach Quezada Miller ’20 brings empathy and service to his new role as a family medicine practitioner.