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The William F. and Betty G. Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement

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The William F. and Betty G. Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement

The William F. and Betty G. Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement connects students, faculty and staff with public and nonprofit organizations for opportunities to impact positive community driven change.

Our programs and events range from introductory service experiences to immersive summer internship programs, community-based learning courses, and leadership experiences.

For Students, Faculty & Staff Get Involved

Ready to get involved in the community? Explore our list of current internship, service, and capacity-building opportunities with nonprofit and community partners in the Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman areas. A variety of opportunities are featured - short-term, long-term, individual, and group projects.

Events

The Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement hosts many events for members of the Davidson community to get involved. See what's coming up in WildcatSync (Davidson login required).

Upcoming Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement Events

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.

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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 nearby Charlotte, North Carolina as a Davidson College Nonprofit Leadership Fellow.

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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 William F. and Betty G. Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.

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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.

Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement News

My Davidson | A Student Blog 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.