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Election Day and Beyond: Davidson College Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement
Davidson College’s long tradition of nurturing civil discourse and civic engagement will continue well beyond election day. Learn more about the college’s efforts to bridge partisan divides and educate students for lives of leadership and service.
DCI Forum Asks, ‘How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?’
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at Davidson College brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.
Pardon Me, But I Disagree: Civility Rules At Phi-Eu Debate
The traditional Phi-Eu Debate showed that Davidson students can provide what the nation’s political climate needs: the capacity to disagree and debate civilly and respectfully.
Governors From Both Sides of the Partisan Divide Interview Political Bridge-builders Live at Davidson College
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx ’93 joined former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and podcast hosts former governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam for a live recording of their podcast, “You Might Be Right,” at Davidson College. Listen in.
Research Finds Simple Corrections Can Slow Spread of Misinformation Online
Research by a Davidson College political science professor and his collaborators throws a lifeline to social media users who feel overwhelmed by misinformation. Read more.
Davidson College Recognized for Voter Engagement
Davidson College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
“No Tax On Tips” No Big Deal Says Davidson College Economics Professor
Siobhan O’Keefe, an assistant professor of economics, shared her thoughts on the potential impact — and unintended consequences — of the proposal to eliminate income tax on tips.
A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on Davidson College’s DCI
Davidson College students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.
Spotlight on Free Expression, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The college will celebrate free expression with public events and activities this week and next. Find out how to take part.