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Public School Student, Policy Expert, Parent
Brittany Murray’s life in public education started as a student, she’s now a public policy expert and the parent of four children in public school. Murry, the Malcolm O. Partin Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Political Science at Davidson College, specializes in K-12 public education policy.
Amazing Adolescence: Expert advice for parents of tweens and teens
Adolescence can be a tough time, but it’s also a time of tremendous growth and change. Catherine Bagwell, the Virginia Lasater Irvin Professor of Psychology at Davidson College and an expert on adolescent social development, offers advice for parents and caregivers.
Not Just for Graduate Students: Summer Research on Hookah Smoking with Davidson College’s RISE Program
Jacquelline Nyakunu ’26 discusses her chemistry and biology research as part of RISE, an undergraduate research opportunity for Davidson College students.
Seeking Humane Immigration Solutions: Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 Named Schwarzman Scholar
Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has worked toward finding humane solutions to help others. A former student leader at Davidson College, she has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will spend a year in a fully funded master’s degree program in global affairs in Beijing, learning from some of the world’s top educators, economists, and political, diplomatic, and non-profit leaders. Learn more.
From Mentee to Mentor
Mikayla Bowens ’27 had always been a good student, but as a West Charlotte High School freshman, found the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting her school experience and sense of well-being. She considered not attending a four-year college until she came across the DuBoisian World Scholars Society, led by a group of Davidson College students who inspired her to go to Davidson.
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.
Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Gratitude
TJ Elliott ’21 became interested in teaching at Davidson College, spent two years with Teach for America and is now a science teacher and assistant football coach at East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, where he was once a student athlete. His path back there speaks to the influence that teachers can have in a kid’s life, and he models his teaching on those teachers and coaches who helped him grow as a student, football player and person.
Former Davidson College Board of Trustees Chair and Banking Industry Leader Edward Crutchfield ’63 Dies
With keen business acumen and a desire to contribute to the community, Davidson College alumnus Edward Elliott “Ed” Crutchfield turned First Union Bank into a major financial leader and helped to shape a dynamic city. Crutchfield, who served the college in various leadership roles, died Jan. 2.
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.
Bees be Buzzing: Learning the Practice of Beekeeping
Noah Landau '25 had never kept bees before joining the Bee Club at Davidson College. He soon found himself immersed in the world of pollinators, plants and local food systems. Learn more.
Holiday Greetings from Davidson College
This holiday season, we celebrate our special connections with each other and with Davidson College. Please take a moment to watch these hopeful wishes from your mentors, colleagues and friends.
High Stakes: Trial Attorney Patrick Mincey ’03 Is Counselor to the Situation
Davidson College alumnus and trial lawyer Patrick Mincey tackles complex cases involving public corruption, alleged fraud and money laundering. He also represents whistleblowers who put their careers, and sometimes their lives, on the line to speak truth to power. Learn more.
Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead
Professor Mark Sample quoted in New York Times story about people using artificial intelligence to create avatars of departed loved ones.
Dylan Goodman ’16 on Finding and Sharing a Sense of Belonging
Part of the first official class of Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at Davidson, Dylan Goodman ’16 brings his passion for community-building to the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan.
Leaders Seek Out The Challenges
Davidson College scholar-athlete and NBA MVP Stephen Curry ’10 sat down with former Men’s Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop and Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 recently to talk about how leadership really works and what it can make happen.
Meet Davidson College's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22
As Davidson's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Gavin Daniel ’26: Performance, Composition … and Econ
Pianist and trumpet player Gavin Daniel ’26 takes his musical skills to the next level — composing original works and bringing home awards.
Take Exit 30: Interchange Will Share the Name of Number 30 Stephen Curry
The North Carolina Department of Transportation voted Dec. 7 to name I-77’s Exit 30, which leads to Davidson College, after Golden State Warrior and former Wildcat Stephen Curry ’10.
Shaping Davidson: The College Celebrates 50+ Years of Women Students
In November, Davidson College celebrated 50+years of women at Davidson with a weekend dedicated to marking that milestone. We share stories of that history, and the remarkable alumnae who helped make it.
Testing Coeducation: Five Women Who ‘Tried It Out’
Before women were admitted to Davidson College, five women participated in an exchange program that paved the way for coeducation. Learn more.