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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.
My Day at Davidson with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns
History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin ’26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.
Around the World: Davidson College Alumni Awarded Fulbright Grants
Eight young Davidson College alumni have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to teach and study abroad; another five were named as alternates. Davidson has long been recognized as a top producer of program finalists.
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.
Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
Davidson Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between Davidson College and the Catawba Nation
Davidson College and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.
My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at Davidson College
Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between Davidson College and North Carolina A&T.
Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows
Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.
Anna Murray ’23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray ’23 chose Davidson College because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
New Book on Cherokee Nation’s History Gets NEH Grant Support
With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Prof. Rose Stremlau is writing the first comprehensive history of the Cherokee Nation, from pre-1600 to 2010. The project is aimed at all readers, from scholars to school children. Learn more.
Alum Veteran and Pentagon Appointee Puts Principles Above Politics
Davidson College alum and former N.C. Rep. Grier Martin worked across the aisle on behalf of service members and their families. Now, he is making a difference as a Biden administration appointee to a Pentagon post. Read more.
‘Unshadowed Land’ Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between Davidson College and Native communities in the region. Learn 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.
Prof. Alice Wiemers Publishes New Book
Congratulations to Prof. Alice Wiemers on the publication of her new book, Village Work: Development and Rural Statecraft in 20th-Century Ghana with Ohio University Press.
Students Sift Through History, Unearth Rare Finds for Iwo Jima Filmmaker
Davidson College students embraced an opportunity to dig into new and neglected corners of the historical record. Their contributions will be part of a forthcoming documentary film on the infamous WWII Battle of Iwo Jima.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
Davidson College honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.
Here All Along: Enslaved Women and Domestic Workers Shaped Life at Davidson
Students document the stories of those ignored in Davidson College’s official accounts of its history, and shed light on how their influence shaped the formerly all-male college.
Students Partner with Documentary Filmmaker to Uncover Hidden Stories of Iwo Jima
Davidson College students dig into historical research for acclaimed documentary filmmaker’s project on famous WWII battle.
Davidson Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
Davidson College ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 Davidson students that have earned admission into the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.
Beneath the Veneer: Documentary Film Probes a Heinous Crime, Justice Left Undone
Davidson College students join local filmmakers to document the 1947 lynching of a Black man in Greenville, South Carolina.