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‘Immersive Van Gogh’ Has Upsides and Downsides, Explains Art Prof

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Professor Shaw Smith answers the question: Is Immersive Van Gogh Worth it?

Qdoba Mexican Eats Coming to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø This Fall

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Dining Services is excited to announce a new partnership with Qdoba, a fast casual restaurant offering customizable Mexican-style entrees, that will bring a new dining concept to campus this fall.

Summit Stays: College and Outpost Operator Establish New Partnership

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Plans for In-Person Learning This Fall

We plan to be fully in-person in the fall – working, teaching and learning.

Professor Nicole Snyder Elected to CUR Executive Board

Nicole Snyder, professor of chemistry and assistant dean for research and creative works, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).

Alum Leads Charge Against Homelessness in Charlotte

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Liz Clasen-Kelly '00 was recently interviewed in SouthPark Magazine as CEO of Roof Above, Charlotte's leading nonprofit for ending homelessness.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Alum Represents Floyd Family in High Profile Derek Chauvin Case

As the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin unfolds, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Jeff Storms speaks for George Floyd’s family in the courtroom and in front of a barrage of reporters on national television.

Here All Along: Enslaved Women and Domestic Workers Shaped Life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø

Students document the stories of those ignored in Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s official accounts of its history, and shed light on how their influence shaped the formerly all-male college.

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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.  

Southern Living: Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Farm Feeds Community During Time of Need

Southern Living recently featured a story about a fruitful partnership between The Farm at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and FeedNC, a Mooresville food bank.

Patterson Court Houses to Have More Dining Program Options

During fall 2020, Dining Services began providing all meals to Patterson Court houses. Beginning fall 2021, Patterson Court houses can choose to run their own dining programs independently or contract with Dining Services. 

Students Partner with Documentary Filmmaker to Uncover Hidden Stories of Iwo Jima

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students dig into historical research for acclaimed documentary filmmaker’s project on famous WWII battle.

Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Creates New Department of Public Health

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.