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Alum Champion's Learning Through Nature
Randolph Lewis ’91, his wife, Abigail Jennings, and two other families started their charter school in 2012 with 20 kindergarten and first graders in two rooms in a historic house. Today, Pioneer Springs Community School is a K-12 public nature-based charter school with nearly 600 students.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like Davidson College.
High Stakes: Trial Attorney Patrick Mincey ’03 Is Counselor to the Situation
Davidson College alumnus and trial lawyer Patrick Mincey tackles complex cases involving public corruption, alleged fraud and money laundering. He also represents whistleblowers who put their careers, and sometimes their lives, on the line to speak truth to power. Learn more.
Student-to-Student: Advice from Davidson College Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
College as Muse: Alum’s Painting Captures the Joy of Community
The strength of community at Davidson College inspired one alum to capture the joy she felt as a part of that community in a work of art. That piece now graces the walls of the E.H. Little Library, thanks to alum Eliz Kirkland Sickles. Learn more.
Burkey Belser ’69, ‘Steve Jobs of Information Design,’ Dies at 76
The now-familiar black and white nutrition facts label found on food products in the U.S. was hailed as a triumph of public health and graphic design, according to The Washington Post. We have Davidson College alum Burkey Belser ‘69 to thank. Learn more.
Nathanael Bagonza ’24 Writes His Own Story on Capitol Hill and on Campus
Nathanael Bagonza ’24, an English major and creative non-fiction writer from Haverhill, Massachusetts, spent the summer as a legislative intern for Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Massachusetts’ 6th District.
Twelve Young Davidson Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young Davidson alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Davidson College Put the Wind in Her Sails
At Davidson College, Tracy Charles Shenkman ’74 learned how to become a student. Learn more about her experience as we celebrate 50+ Years of Coeducation.
Davidson Disability Alliance Facilitates Visit From Gabe Adams-Wheatley
The Davidson Disability Alliance welcomed Gabe Adams-Wheatley to campus for a wonderful discussion on self-representation, disability and beauty aesthetics, disability identity and religion, as well as queer disabled lives.
Prof. Brenda Flanagan Presents at Second Annual HEARTSongs Event
At the 2023 HEARTsongs event in Cornelius, NC, Professor Brenda Flanagan examined the African American experience through poetry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more.
Still Dreaming: Black Women Writers Offer Unflinching Honesty
Davidson College Assistant Professor of Africana and English studies Randi Gill-Sadler specializes in 20th century African American and Afro-Caribbean women writers. She encourages students to read the literature in conjunction with traditional historical accounts of the time periods covered. Learn more.
Prof’s Innovative Scholarly Website Recognized by MLA
Website and scholarly resource created by Davidson College professor and focused on Avant Garde artist, poet and entrepreneur Mina Loy gets Modern Language Association accolade.
Molly Sentell Haile ’94 on the Art of the Short Story and Healing Through Writing
The Davidson College English Department hosted award-winning author Molly Sentell Haile ’94 for the 25th Annual Davidson Reads event. Learn more.
Film and TV Screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 on the Who and What of Inspiration
Davidson College welcomed Hollywood screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 for a special Davidson Reads event. Learn more about Kalogridis, whose writing credits include Shutter Island, Avatar and Altered Carbon.
Royal Shakespeare Company to Begin Four-Day Davidson Reign
The Royal Shakespeare Company makes its return to Davidson College for a jam-packed four-day residency. Learn more about opportunities to engage with the RSC.
Gather, Learn and Graze: Symposium Features Student Projects, Music and Food Trucks
Verna Miller Case Research & Creative Works Symposium will bring the Davidson College community out to celebrate student art, research and performances.
Author Jack Livings ’96 on Reading Deeply and Finding Joyfulness in Language
Award-winning author of The Dog and The Blizzard Party Jack Livings ’96 visited campus as the Abbott Lecture Series speaker. He met with students to talk about his craft. Read more.
Davidson Named a Fulbright Top Producer—Again
Davidson College is once again a Top Producer for Fulbright’s U.S. Student Program. The college ranks third in the nation and highest in the southeast among four-year bachelor’s degree institutions.
Love of Art Takes Root, Grows Into Beautiful Tribute to Professor Emeritus
A piece by Chinese sculptor Zhan Wang will be added to the college’s permanent art collection in honor of Professor Emeritus of English Gill Holland. Find out more.