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Activist, Academic, Ambassador: Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67 Named to UN Post

Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67, the new Democratic Republic of the Congo’s United Nations Ambassador, vows to protect and promote his country in the international community. Find out more.

Davidson Prof: Russian Belligerence Toward Ukraine Intended to Rewrite Post-Cold War Security Arrangements in Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin’s long campaign to restore Russian influence has now advanced to open fighting in the Ukraine. A Davidson College expert on European politics talks Russia’s end game and the potential U.S. response. Learn more.

Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire, Supreme Court Expert Breaks Down How the Court Will Change

Political Science Professor Andrew O’Geen Breaks Down the Implications of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement.

Maddie Buitendorp ’22 on Community, C2I and the Next Challenge

Maddie Buitendorp ’22 reflects on her Davidson College experience and an unusual silver lining during the pandemic – her work with the College Crisis Initiative. Learn more.

Embracing Time: Professor Advocates for the Next Generation

In the midst of a career dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams and working with people and governments in the Horn of Africa to meet political challenges, Davidson College Prof. Ken Menkhaus faces a new, personal challenge. Read more.

Political Science Prof Goes ‘On Point’ to Talk About America’s Aging Congress

Davidson College professor joins WBUR’s “On Point” discussion about what happens to democracy when elected officials don’t reflect their constituencies. Find out more.

Davidson Prof’s Book Featured on ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’

Popular comedian and late night host shares Davidson College professor's insights on Taiwan’s relationship with China.

Leaving Without Leaving: How Lessons Learned in Somalia Might Have Prevented Afghanistan Collapse

Learn more about the factors that contributed to the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal from Davidson College Professor Ken Menkhaus.

New York Times: In-Depth Look at Taiwan’s Past and Future Features Prof. Rigger

Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award

The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to Davidson College faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.

Fund for Students Honors Truly Civil Public Servant Tony Snow '77

Davidson College alumnus Tony Snow became a distinct voice in the national media and a respected figure in the White House. Now, a professional development fund for students honors his life and unmatched work ethic.  

Davidson Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights

Davidson College 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.

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

Davidson College Professor Susan Roberts weighs in on the optics and potential outcomes of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

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

Davidson College 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.

White House, Capitol Hill Veterans Offer Guidance for Life After the Election

Members of the Davidson College community on Wednesday were looking for what’s next after a bitter and unexpectedly close election night. A group from the college’s family drew on their own experience with vote totals—both joyous and painful—to offer some ideas. 

Polarized Electorate, Energized Student Body Gear Up for Election

Early voting has begun in what could be the most consequential test of American democracy in recent history. 

At Davidson College, students are paying attention—and mobilizing.

Ticking Clock, Battleground State Push Political Science Prof Into Spotlight

Davidson College Political Science Professor Susan Roberts was already in for a busy fall. Her phone has long been one of the first to ring when reporters are looking to understand North Carolina politics.

SCOTUS Expert Weighs in on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy and the Upcoming Election

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, just weeks before the 2020 election, has introduced a new dimension to an already-contentious campaign season.

A Compassionate Guide Through the Twists and Turns of Immigration Law

As a law school intern, Will Hummel worked to enforce immigration laws.

He researched, studied legal precedent and even argued cases for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division. He often felt sympathy for people fighting deportation and wished the laws offered more flexibility—and humanity.

Argument of a Lifetime: Tom Mew '94 Represented Wrongly Fired Worker in Historic U.S. Supreme Court Case

This past Monday morning, Tom Mew '94 sat  in front of his laptop at his home, waiting for his law firm’s weekly Zoom meeting.

As he kept an eye on the teleconference, he also watched a second laptop that showed just one thing: The website of the Supreme Court of the United States.