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Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution Sunday

The stakes are high as Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro faces off with Former President Lula da Silva. Davidson College professor Britta Crandall weighs in on the issues Brazilians care about, Bolsonaro’s playbook and how the country is preparing for Sunday’s highly anticipated run-off election. Learn more.

Life After Roe: Davidson Prof on Post-Roe Politics in North Carolina and America

Davidson College Professor of Political Science Susan Roberts weighs in on the potential political aftershocks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more.

Wildcats Appointed to Fed Leadership Roles: Jefferson Confirmed by U.S. Senate

Davidson College VP of Academic Affairs Philip Jefferson and alum Lorie Logan will work to steer the economy in their new roles with the Federal Reserve. Read more.

Global Storyteller AJ Naddaff ’19 Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Davidson College alum AJ Naddaff ’19 will join the newest cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. The prestigious program prepares leaders to meet the world’s most pressing challenges. Read more.

Goldfarb’s Got Game: Davidson Senior Builds Resumé as Wildcats Announcer

Davidson College senior Sam Goldfarb spent four years honing his skills as a sports announcer, and offering color commentary at sporting events from basketball to soccer. He’ll graduate this year with a head-start on a dream career. Read more. 

John Ballard ’96 Led Team Tasked With Getting Americans Out of Ukraine

Davidson College alum John Ballard ’96 worked to get Americans safely out of Ukraine as consul general for U.S. Embassy Kyiv. Learn more.

Spotlight on Free Expression, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative

The college will celebrate free expression with public events and activities this week and next. Find out how to take part.

Activist, Academic, Ambassador: Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67 Named to UN Post

Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67, the new Democratic Republic of the Congo’s United Nations Ambassador, vows to protect and promote his country in the international community. Find out more.

Davidson Prof: Russian Belligerence Toward Ukraine Intended to Rewrite Post-Cold War Security Arrangements in Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin’s long campaign to restore Russian influence has now advanced to open fighting in the Ukraine. A Davidson College expert on European politics talks Russia’s end game and the potential U.S. response. Learn more.

Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire, Supreme Court Expert Breaks Down How the Court Will Change

Political Science Professor Andrew O’Geen Breaks Down the Implications of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement.

Maddie Buitendorp ’22 on Community, C2I and the Next Challenge

Maddie Buitendorp ’22 reflects on her Davidson College experience and an unusual silver lining during the pandemic – her work with the College Crisis Initiative. Learn more.

Embracing Time: Professor Advocates for the Next Generation

In the midst of a career dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams and working with people and governments in the Horn of Africa to meet political challenges, Davidson College Prof. Ken Menkhaus faces a new, personal challenge. Read more.

Political Science Prof Goes ‘On Point’ to Talk About America’s Aging Congress

Davidson College professor joins WBUR’s “On Point” discussion about what happens to democracy when elected officials don’t reflect their constituencies. Find out more.

Davidson Prof’s Book Featured on ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’

Popular comedian and late night host shares Davidson College professor's insights on Taiwan’s relationship with China.

Leaving Without Leaving: How Lessons Learned in Somalia Might Have Prevented Afghanistan Collapse

Learn more about the factors that contributed to the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal from Davidson College Professor Ken Menkhaus.

New York Times: In-Depth Look at Taiwan’s Past and Future Features Prof. Rigger

Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award

The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to Davidson College faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.

Fund for Students Honors Truly Civil Public Servant Tony Snow '77

Davidson College alumnus Tony Snow became a distinct voice in the national media and a respected figure in the White House. Now, a professional development fund for students honors his life and unmatched work ethic.  

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.

Free Speech, Culpability and the Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump

Davidson College Professor Susan Roberts weighs in on the optics and potential outcomes of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.