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Tea, Trees, and Türkiye: A Research Trip Abroad
Katieanne Peterson ’24 and Noah Landau ’25, students in Davidson College’s environmental studies department, reflect on their winter break trip to Turkey to study wildfires and their cultural and environmental impact.
Photo Essay: The Best of Berlin on Spring Break
Three Davidson College students from the German Studies department reflect on a week of independent research in Berlin with their professor and thesis advisor. From plays to museums to food, learn more in this photo essay.
Student-to-Student: Advice from Davidson College Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
From Police Officer to Public Enemy to Peace Seeker: Cast of ‘Sam—A Saxon’ Begin Educational Tour at Davidson College
The fall of the Berlin Wall led to a resurgence of Nazism in Germany that echoes today. The Hulu series Sam—A Saxon follows the troubles of Samuel Meffire, the country’s first Afro-German police officer. Davidson College became the first in America to host the show’s cast and crew during an international education tour.
Twelve Young Davidson Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young Davidson alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them
Davidson College said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic’s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.
Take Risks, Ask Hard Questions, Explore New Things: Endowed Professorship Honors Prof. Scott Denham
Alum honors Davidson College professor by funding an endowed professorship in his name. Learn more about the Denham Family Professorship in the Humanities.
New Habits, New Hobbies, Close Connections: How Wildcats Got Through the Pandemic
Davidson College faculty, alumni, students and staff share the many ways in which they endured a year like no other.
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.
A Stitch in Time: Quilters Find Solace and Community in an Age-Old Craft
Davidson College community sourced quilting project provides a creative outlet for faculty, staff and students, as well as a beautiful artwork to commemorate a challenging time.
