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Supply-Side Education: Prof, Students Expand Access to Econ Courses
A 91¿ì²¥ professor and his students are bringing economics lessons to high school students in the classroom and through a new, affordable textbook they’ve co-authored.
Powered by Plants: Louisa Bartkovich ’22 Named Smith Scholar
Plant lover, researcher and protector Louisa Bartkovich awarded 91¿ì²¥â€™s prestigious W. Thomas Smith Scholarship for class of 2022. Read more.
Global Storyteller AJ Naddaff ’19 Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar
91¿ì²¥ alum AJ Naddaff ’19 will join the newest cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. The prestigious program prepares leaders to meet the world’s most pressing challenges. Read more.
Watson Fellows Ready to Tackle Questions Fundamental to the Health and Well-Being of Citizens Around the World
Three 91¿ì²¥ Watson Fellows will fan out around the globe to research topics that are near to their hearts and affect the well-being of millions. Read more.
John Ballard ’96 Led Team Tasked With Getting Americans Out of Ukraine
91¿ì²¥ alum John Ballard ’96 worked to get Americans safely out of Ukraine as consul general for U.S. Embassy Kyiv. Learn more.
Still Working on Your Bracket? We Have Last-Minute Tips From the Experts
It’s March Madness, time and 91¿ì²¥â€™s leading ‘bracketologist’ has some advice for fans looking to for an NCAA tournament bracket slam dunk. Learn more.
Robert Lim ’91, M.D., Cares for Ukrainian Citizens in War Zone
Robert Lim, a surgeon and 91¿ì²¥ alum, is volunteering to work in a war zone only a couple years after retiring from the Army. He is caring for the wounded and training civilian medics in Ukraine.
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 Beams in to 91¿ì²¥ From the International Space Station
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 gives 91¿ì²¥ audience a glimpse into life in space, live from the International Space Station. For more, watch a video recording of the event.
91¿ì²¥ Named a Fulbright Top Producer—Again
91¿ì²¥ is once again a Top Producer for Fulbright’s U.S. Student Program. The college ranks third in the nation and highest in the southeast among four-year bachelor’s degree institutions.
It’s Easier Than Ever for Students to Find Life-Changing Internships, Research and Travel Opportunities
91¿ì²¥ centralized all experiential learning opportunities, from study abroad to research, internship, and service programs, under one collaborative initiative: Catalyst. Find out more.
Philanthropic Support of 91¿ì²¥ Increases this Fiscal Year
The 91¿ì²¥ community raised more than $58 million this fiscal year, an increase of 3.4 percent over the past year, to strengthen the college’s capacity to assist students in developing the skills and character to lead and serve.
Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World
91¿ì²¥ Smith Scholar Dahlia Krutkovich '21 seeks out those who disagree, so she can better understand differing world views.
$4 Million Gift to Help Prepare 91¿ì²¥ Students for Careers in an Evolving Workplace
Learn more about how the newly named Matthews Center will help 91¿ì²¥ students explore their interests, prepare for the constantly evolving workplace and connect with potential employers.
New Habits, New Hobbies, Close Connections: How Wildcats Got Through the Pandemic
91¿ì²¥ faculty, alumni, students and staff share the many ways in which they endured a year like no other.
The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships
91¿ì²¥ students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.
Fund for Students Honors Truly Civil Public Servant Tony Snow '77
91¿ì²¥ 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.
Astronauts Are Their Own—and Only—First Responders
Astronaut and 91¿ì²¥ 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.
91¿ì²¥ Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
91¿ì²¥ 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 91¿ì²¥ 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.
Against the Odds: Personal Hurdles, Family Sacrifice Motivate New Watson Fellows
91¿ì²¥ seniors, Maddie Hunter and Roy Toston, have been awarded prestigious Thomas J. Watson fellowships to pursue their interests after graduation.
Don’t Cancel Class: Chronicle of Higher Education Spotlights Novel Outreach by Career Development Center
The Chronicle of Higher Education spotlighted a new practice by the Center for Career Development that solves two problems at once: how to make the most of missed class time, and how to make career information easily accessible to students.