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Patent Pending: Student Entrepreneur Blends Smarts and Mussels

Lorena James '21 has studied Mandarin since she was 10 and says she’s always been an entrepreneur at heart. Belk Scholar, Chidsey Leadership Fellow and founder of her own environmentally conscious company 4evercurly, she heads to China next fall as a recipient of the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship.

Davidson Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ 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.

Traffic Stop App Aims to Save Lives

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ alumnus Mbye Njie’s business gains momentum, but money’s not his motivator. Njie’s goal is to end racial profiling at traffic stops and, ultimately, save lives.

Love for Our Library: E.H. Little Wins National Award

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½â€™s E.H. Little Library brings home prestigious national award granted to the very best academic and research libraries.

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

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ Professor Susan Roberts weighs in on the optics and potential outcomes of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

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

We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world. 

Collective Memory: Surfacing Stories of Black Alumni and Students

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ storytelling initiative invites Black alumni and students to share their stories. The narratives will live in the college's archive and be made available through a website.

David Dennis Jr. ’08 Wins 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ alum David Dennis Jr. ’08 has received the 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize, an award for excellence in reporting about underrepresented people in the United States and one of journalism’s biggest. Dennis is a freelance writer, journalism professor and prolific social commentator whose work has appeared in many national publications.

Davidson Journal Online Gets New Look

The college's flagship publication, Davidson Journal magazine, has a new digital presence.

Meticulous Problem Solver Takes Home Hobart Award

The annual Hobart Award recognize a ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ Physical Plant staff member for dedication, loyalty, cooperation, patience and mentoring. Mark Knox, an adept technician with three decades of experience, is the 2020 award recipient.

Trustees Approve Changes to Bylaws

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 ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.

Q&A: A New Administration, a Different Approach to U.S.-Iran Relations

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ expert Prof. Silvi Toska offers an unvarnished look at where U.S.-Iran relations stand and what might happen under the Biden administration to bring Iran back to the table.

A Stitch in Time: Quilters Find Solace and Community in an Age-Old Craft

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ community sourced quilting project provides a creative outlet for faculty, staff and students, as well as a beautiful artwork to commemorate a challenging time.

African Diasporic Musics Expert Marcus Pyle Joins Music Department

Virtual Events Slated in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a college holiday. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many virtual events planned in celebration of King’s life.

Historical Timeline: From the College's Inception to the Commission on Race and Slavery

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ Farm Feeds Neighbors in Need

Many families have struggled through the pandemic. ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½â€™s Farm has stocked the FEEDNC food pantry with fresh, organic produce for those most in need.

A Year Like No Other

Two ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ students who benefit from scholarship support offer their take on a senior year defined by COVID-19.

Connections: Reclaiming Crops, Preserving Land, Serving Communities

ÌÇÐÄvlgo´«Ã½ students partner with Gullah Geechee community to protect a way of life.