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Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans

Davidson College senior Langston Stephens wins Watson Fellowship to study how countries around the world handle housing inequities with the hope of changing the lives of Americans facing eviction and homelessness.

Astronauts Are Their Own—and Only—First Responders

Astronaut and Davidson College alumnus Tom Marshburn will share stories and insights from his training over the next few months with davidson.edu readers as he prepares for his third trip to the International Space Station. This is the second of those reports.

Davidson College Creates New Department of Public Health

The Davidson College Department of Public Health will turn out leaders committed to science, prevention, social justice.

The English Department Hosts their Annual Writing Awards Competition: Deadline March 26

‘Minari’ Earns Oscar Noms, Marks Evolution of Asian-American Storytelling

Oscar-nominee Minari achieves a representation of Asian-American narratives of belonging and inclusion and avoids traditional stereotypes, says Davidson College Professor Yurika Tamura.

Personal Preservation: Keeper of Culture Bill Ferris’s Storied Career Reveals Depths of Deep South

For six decades William Reynolds Ferris '64 has been sticking his nose into obscure corners of American culture. His curiosity has been rewarded with a leadership position at the National Endowment for the Humanities and two 2019 Grammy awards for Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris—best historical album and best liner notes.

Both Timeless and Timely, Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ in the #MeToo Era

Students delve into powerful, lesser-known Shakespeare play Measure for Measure, a tale of sexual harassment and the stakes for women who speak up about it.

Tech Impact Fund to Pair Businesses With Students Looking for Paid Hands-on Experience

Through a new fund created by Davidson College alumna Whitney A. White, the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will match students with businesses for portfolio-building work opportunities. The Tech Impact Fund will provide paid student talent at no cost to women-owned and underrepresented minority-owned businesses.

‘Hidden Curriculum’ of Unwritten Rules and Unarticulated Expectations Threatens Student Success

Access and inclusion are not the same things, and elite colleges and universities need to recognize that, says Wearn Lecturer Anthony Jack. In order to foster a truly inclusive environment, colleges and universities must meet students where they are and not where the administration thinks they should be.

Doug Ottati in The Christan Century: "Teaching Theology in Anxious Times"

Class of 2021 Members Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Experts on Vexing Vaccination Challenges and Beating the Pandemic

As the FDA clears the way for a third vaccine in the United States, Americans face down a deluge of misinformation about the shots and their potential side effects. Davidson College and Atrium Health brought together experts with wide-ranging perspectives to shed light on the country’s vaccination program—its promise and challenges.

Ally Rice ’12: Making It in the Big Apple

Adelle Patten ’21: Inspired by Art and Service

Project ’87 to Project 2027: A Q&A With Janet Stovall ’85 and Maia Harrell ’20

Davidson College Board Trustees member and renowned voice for equity and cultural change Janet Stovall '85 launched Project ’87 as a student to address racism on campus. Now, she's ready to start Project 2027 to deconstruct racism both at and beyond Davidson. She and daughter Maia, a 2020 Davidson graduate, share their perspectives Q&A style.

Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate

For these Davidson College alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.

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

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.

Traffic Stop App Aims to Save Lives

Davidson College 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

Davidson College’s E.H. Little Library brings home prestigious national award granted to the very best academic and research libraries.