Civic Engagement

The Center for Civic Engagement connects students, faculty and staff with public and nonprofit organizations for opportunities to impact positive community driven change.

In partnership with public and nonprofit organizations, we connect students, faculty and staff with opportunities to build community capacity and impact positive community driven change.

Our programs and events range from introductory service experiences to immersive summer internship programs, community-based learning courses, and leadership experiences.

Davidson student sits with Freedom School students

Fellowships & Internships

The CCE hosts immersive project-based internships and fellowship programs with public and nonprofit organizations in the summer.

Santiago Navia '17 in Colombia with other people gathered around him

Grants & Funding

The CCE provides grants and seed funding to support service and social action throughout the United States and abroad.

Introductory Programs

The CCE hosts programs that introduce students to our community and pressing social issues.

Spotlight on Students: Summer Opportunities

Former CCE summer fellows share their experiences with a variety of nonprofits in Summer 2022.

First-Gen Students Get a Healthy Dose of Fun and College Know-How

Nasir Jean-Paul '24 shares his experience interning with GenOne, a nonprofit working to get talented first-generation students to and through college.

Teachings from Hope Haven, a Recovery Community

Emma Begley-Collier '25 shares her experience working in a community for those in early substance abuse recovery as a summer intern.

Arts Afer COVID-19

Lucy Helene '25 shares her experience as a Civic Engagement Fellow working to help the nonprofit Arts+ back to pre-pandemic operations.

Bilingual Education & Research

Courtney Fortunato '24 shares their experience as an intern and research assistant with the Charlotte Bilingual Preschool (CltBP).

Events

The Center for Civic Engagement hosts many events for members of the Davidson community to get involved. See what's coming up in WildcatSync (Davidson login required).

Upcoming Center for Civic Engagement Events