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A man in a light grey sweatshirt and black pants stands in front of a red brick building at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, next to an open doorway labeled "Isolation Cells" and a plaque commemorating the "Mandela Gandhi" exhibition.

Where the Wounds Still Breathe: One Student’s Trip to South Africa

In this blog post, Branton Onsongo Mogeni ’28 shares lessons from his self-exploratory and reflective learning experience in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, funded through the Dean Rusk International Travel Grant.

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My Day at Davidson with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns

History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin ’26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.

Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons

��vlgo��ý student Katriel Sander ’27 embarks on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter ’79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.

Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: ��vlgo��ý Profs Named to New Leadership Roles

The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at ��vlgo��ý benefit from international and teaching experience of new leadership. Read more.

Around the World in 100 Photos: Student Images Offer Glimpse of Life Abroad

Nearly 80% of ��vlgo��ý students participate in education abroad. The Bliss Photo Contest encourages students to share images of their international travel experiences with the world. Explore some of the photos submitted for this year's contest.

Color Outside the Lines: Stephen Salyer ’72 Shares Lessons From Career That Reshaped Public Media

Stephen Salyer ’72 delivered a Dean Rusk Lecture that shared some of the lessons learned from his long, successful career in media and global policy. Learn more.

She Lived It and Now Returns to Thailand to Help Refugees With Mental Health, Education Needs

��vlgo��ý student Taw Meh ’25 returns to the country of her birth and to the refugee camp where she spent part of her childhood to help provide mental health and other critical services. Learn more.

Portrait of the Artist: John MacMahon ’95 Brings Muholi to ��vlgo��ý

A love for art and a passion for ��vlgo��ý inspires an alum to bring the work of a widely celebrated South African artist-activist to Davidson. Learn more.

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��vlgo��ý “Treks” to SXSW

Over spring break, a group of Davidson students had the opportunity to attend SXSW, an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly in Austin, Texas.

Yovanovitch to Offer Insider’s View of What’s at Stake in Ukraine

Bestselling author and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch will discuss challenges to advancing U.S. national interests worldwide, but particularly in countering Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its consequences, at ��vlgo��ý. Learn more.

Citizen of the World: New Dean Rusk Director Brings Diverse Experience to Post

Retired Foreign Service Officer and former business executive Dan Crocker, ��vlgo��ý’s new director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, encourages students to spend time abroad. He says it’s an invaluable experience for whatever career path they choose. Learn more.

Davidson Student Eleanor Lilly at archaeolgical dig site in Portugal

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