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Sociology Prof. Gerardo Martí Wins National Award for Anti-Racist Scholarship

Gerardo Martí, chair and professor of sociology at Davidson College, has been awarded the 2026 Sandra Barnes Anti-Racist Scholarship Award by the American Sociological Association. The prestigious honor recognizes his comprehensive body of work challenging racist structures through public scholarship, influential books and hands-on religious initiatives. 

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Class of 2030 Dons Festive Duds, Dodges Downpour for Cake Race

Davidson College’s Class of 2030 donned their running shoes and pushed through August’s heat, humidity and rain to complete in this year’s Cake Race on Aug. 26. The annual college tradition started in1930 and has first-year students run a 1.7-mile course. At the finish line, they find an eye-catching array of cakes and confections donated by the broader college community.

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Body and Spirit: Chaplain Serves Charlotte FC and Davidson College Athletes

Davidson College Associate Chaplain Daniel Heath has added the role of sports chaplain to his duties. Heath not only supports the college’s scholar athletes but is also the first chaplain for the Charlotte Football Club, (Charlotte FC), the city’s first Major League Soccer (MLS) club. On July 29, Charlotte FC will host the MLS all-star game for the first time.

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Brace for Impact: Super El Nino Could Bring Downpours and Drought

A Super El Niño—when Pacific sea surface temperatures rise more than two degrees above normal—could reshape global weather patterns this winter and beyond. Davidson College professor Risper Nyairo explains how tropical ocean dynamics influence North Carolina’s climate through “teleconnections” and why this forecast matters for your community. Learn what distinguishes a Super El Niño from regular events and how to prepare for potential intensified rain, snow, and extreme conditions ahead.

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Davidson College Selects Leaders to Head Public Good Programs

Davidson College has named five leaders to head new programs within the D.G. and Harriett Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. Their expertise ranges from international politics to free expression of speech to ethical leadership, civic engagement, and the role of the arts and humanities in public life.

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Anatomy of Unrest

Davidson College Political Science Professor Silvana Toska discusses her book Revolutionary Emotions, exploring how anger, hope, and shared identity drive global uprisings from the Arab Spring to Iran.

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Why a Spring Break of Gravel, Mud and Rocks Was Better Than the Beach

Following Hurricane Helene, Davidson College students spent their spring break in Avery County with Habitat for Humanity. Read how Margaret Orten ’29 and Yoonjung Chae ’29 gained hands-on skills and a deeper understanding of long-term disaster recovery through service and teamwork.