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Study Reveals Way to Measure Role of Climate Change in Insect Decline

A new study published in the journal Ecology examines how climate change affects insect populations in North America. Learn more.

Art and Science Comingle to Create Healing Exhibit Now on Display

Davidson College Biology Professor Dave Wessner and students incorporate art in a course to study the biology of COVID-19 and produce a powerful exhibit now on display. Learn more.

Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future

Davidson College’s Hana Kamran ’23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.

Ocean of Possibilities Await Newest Fulbright Grant Winners

Virginia Gilliland’s journey from Davidson College women’s swim team member, scholar and researcher will take her to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Gilliland ’22 received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to study climate change’s impact on local fishing communities. Davidson is one of the program’s top producing institutions.

Monkeypox Outbreaks Stir Fear of a New Pandemic. How Worried Should We Be?

The spread of monkeypox is prompting worldwide concern. Davidson College biologist Dave Wessner puts the latest public health threat into perspective. Read more.

Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship

Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation Davidson has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years. 

Powered by Plants: Louisa Bartkovich ’22 Named Smith Scholar

Plant lover, researcher and protector Louisa Bartkovich awarded Davidson College’s prestigious W. Thomas Smith Scholarship for class of 2022. Read more.

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.

‘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.

What We Know: Professor Weighs in on New Omicron Variant of Coronavirus

As scientists scramble to answer questions around the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, a Davidson College professor shares what we know about the variant and why it is causing alarm.

Pat Peroni Greenhouse Honors the Dream of a Beloved Professor

With the addition of the Pat Peroni Greenhouse, Davidson College students and faculty will be able to cultivate exciting teaching and research opportunities. Learn more.

Bio Prof’s ‘Labor of Love’ Bridges Gap Between Science and Navajo Language

Find out how a Davidson College biology professor is collaborating with colleagues to open up the English-dominated field of modern science to the Navajo community.

Tick Populations Are Expected to Surge Across the Country. But Around Charlotte, Ticks Can be Hard to Find. Why?

Learn more about the tick outlook for this summer and what you can do to stay safe from a Davidson College biology professor.

The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships

Davidson College students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.

Experts on Vexing Vaccination Challenges and Beating the Pandemic

As the FDA clears the way for a third vaccine in the United States, Americans face down a deluge of misinformation about the shots and their potential side effects. Davidson College and Atrium Health brought together experts with wide-ranging perspectives to shed light on the country’s vaccination program—its promise and challenges.

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.

What You Need to Know About COVID Variants With Prof. Dave Wessner

We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at Davidson College, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world. 

A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States

As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology professor at Davidson College, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.

Antibody Science Yields Milestone Advances in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19

Life Aquatic: Ocean Conservation and Climate Change Inspire NOAA Hollings Scholar Virginia Gilliland ’22

Virginia Gilliland has spent the past few months feeling like a fish out of the ocean. That’s how life seems when you swam nearly every day since childhood, and a pandemic shuts down pools.