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Q&A: Music Prof. Neil Lerner on John Williams, the Composer Behind the Indelible ‘Star Wars’ Score
On the eve of the release of the latest “Star Wars” installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie’s music might reveal.
A Thousand Words: 2019 in Photos
In this photo gallery, College Photographer Chris Record captures some of the most memorable moments of the year.
‘We Are #DavidsonTrue’ to Debut on National TV
The narrator begins: “Truth is an elusive concept these days, but not at Davidson College...” That’s what you will see and hear in Davidson’s new television message.
Mariem Bchir ’20 Among ‘Changemakers’ Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia’s long-term ruler.
‘Friendsgiving’ Shows Resilience of Thanksgiving Ritual, Says Religious Studies Prof
On Sunday, Nov. 24, Anne Wills, professor of Religious Studies, appeared on “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley,” a weekly talk show produced by Boston public radio station WGBH, to talk about “Friendsgiving,” a recent twist on the traditional Thanksgiving holiday.
Davidson Researchers in Search of Alzheimer’s Causes, Cure
Performing brain surgery on rodents isn’t for the squeamish, but Katie Barlis and Gaby Soden want answers.
Davidson College Names New Campus Police Chief
Julian Coaxum, a veteran law enforcement leader in higher education, will join Davidson College as the new chief of the campus police in January—three decades after he squared off against the Wildcats football team.
On Veterans Day, a Family’s Legacy of Service and a Veteran’s Mission to Help Others Heal
We share the stories of two Davidson alumni with a frontline perspective of the war our country still fights.
Beautiful Life: Love, Friendship and Loss Inspire Legacy of International Adventure
Stephen Keller would have loved a Jackson Allen road trip.
And Allen says he’ll always treasure his Keller-inspired adventures.
The Sound of Suspense: What makes the music of horror films so chilling?
Horror film buff and music department chair Neil Lerner takes viewers on a tour of the sounds that signal suspense and startle us into dropping our popcorn. Lerner is editor of the essay collection “Music in the Horror Film: Listening to Fear.”
Not Your 9-to-5: Gig-Hub Primes Students for New World of Work
When the City University of Mogadishu needed a website revamp, it turned to Davidson—so did a researcher with essays to translate from French to English, and a startup travel company looking for innovators to help develop and market its services.