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‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: Davidson College Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Hundreds of people gathered as Davidson College dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
Davidson College celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Pursuing a Senior Capstone in Studio Art and Digital Screen Media Studies
Recent graduate Claire Begalla ’24 reflects on the work done to complete two senior capstones and the ways her work tapped into all areas of her liberal arts education including anthropology, environmental studies, art, community-building and art history.
Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: A Multidisciplinary Odyssey in Cyprus
Three environmental studies students at Davidson College share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.
Watson Fellows Ready to Tackle Questions Fundamental to the Health and Well-Being of Citizens Around the World
Three Davidson College Watson Fellows will fan out around the globe to research topics that are near to their hearts and affect the well-being of millions. Read more.
Watch Indigenous Chefs Share Culture, History and Delicious Cuisine Through ‘Resilience Recipes’ Series
In honor of Native American Heritage month, see how these culinary artists put a modern spin on ancient food traditions.
Dan Van Note ’14: Cultivating Curiosity and Engagement with the World
While Dan Van Note '14 came to Davidson with next to no experience in the world of the arts, he developed a strong passion for it once here.
Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate
For these Davidson College alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.
Traffic Stop App Aims to Save Lives
Davidson College alumnus Mbye Njie’s business gains momentum, but money’s not his motivator. Njie’s goal is to end racial profiling at traffic stops and, ultimately, save lives.
From Ghana with Love: Chef and Alumna Dish on Serendipitous Romance
Shivonia Singleton first visited Ghana as a Davidson College student. She’d never flown on an airplane before or been in another country. And she loved it all, from Ghana’s customs and beautiful scenery to the kind, friendly people she met.
She returned 22 years later and fell in love.
‘Renaissance Man’ Photographer Zun Lee and the Power of Stories
Zun Lee wasn’t all that interested in teaching students the ins and outs of taking pictures. Instead, Lee talked about something bigger: The power of stories.
This past spring, the renowned photographer spent the semester on campus as the JEC practitioner-in-residence.
The Eclipse as Heavenly Sign, Scientific Phenomenon & Artistic Inspiration
The solar eclipse set to cross North America April 8 is bringing back memories of the 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse. To mark the occasion, we revisit this Davidson College video about how solar eclipses have been portrayed and regarded throughout history.
Showing Up: Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18 Leads in Service
Jonathan Sheperd-Smith '18 watched as the little boy fidgeted in his seat, unable to focus on the standardized test in front of him.