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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23: Fitness Content Creator
Meet MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23, a Davidson College political science and communications alum who turned a viral Pilates video into a full-time career as a fitness content creator. Learn how she's analyzing the sociological and political implications of the fitness industry while traveling the world.
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.
Tapping into the Davidson Alumni Network: Around the World & Back
Jonathan Hammond ’24 discusses seven weeks spent in Santiago, Chile and the many connections leveraged through the Davidson alumni network.
Navigating Disability in the College Process
Three Davidson College students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their Davidson experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.
Advice on Davidson's Peer Recommendation
When applying to Davidson, all applicants are required to submit a peer letter of recommendation — someone of similar age who can speak to who you are as a human being beyond a transcript, essay or list of extracurriculars. Learn more.
Prof. Amanda Martinez Wins Inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award
Davidson College Professor Amanda Martinez wins the inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award through the Latina/o Communication Studies Division & La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association. Learn more.
A Prison Sentence Cut Short, and Renewed Hope for the Future
Davidson College student Brandon Reid's (Harris) independent study project with Prof. Ike Bailey '95 delves deeply into the life story of Sura Sohna, a friend whose path diverged wildly from Harris’s when the two became adolescents.
Will Handshakes Survive Social Distancing? Comm Studies Professor Talks to Charlotte Observer
Social distancing has made the handshake or—gasp—a hug a thing of the past. But when people finally can return to getting closer than six feet, will these social greetings return as well?