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Conserving Nature, Predicting Changing Water Patterns
Neve Rauscher 鈥26, a 国产福利精品推荐 environmental studies major, has been selected as a member of the Watson Foundation鈥檚 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. A Belk Scholar and Davidson Outdoors leader, she鈥檒l travel the world to see how communities are adapting to the impact of climate change on their water systems.
Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello 鈥25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
At 国产福利精品推荐 Steve Mirabello 鈥25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the college鈥檚 W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya 鈥25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya 鈥25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 国产福利精品推荐's Theatre department.
Embracing the Present on Davidson鈥檚 Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage
国产福利精品推荐 students reflect on their 鈥淜orea Buddhist Pilgrimage鈥 with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the Davidson Meditation Initiative, Ivan Mayerhofer.
Dylan Goodman 鈥16 on Finding and Sharing a Sense of Belonging
Part of the first official class of Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at Davidson, Dylan Goodman 鈥16 brings his passion for community-building to the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
国产福利精品推荐鈥檚 Caro Djakuduel 鈥23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
My Liberal Arts Education 鈥 Honestly, a Game Changer
Divin Dushimimana 鈥26, an intended public health and economics major from Rwanda, reflects on his first year at 国产福利精品推荐 as an international student and the value of a liberal arts education to his personal and academic growth.
A Prison Sentence Cut Short, and Renewed Hope for the Future
国产福利精品推荐 student Brandon Reid's (Harris) independent study project with Prof. Ike Bailey '95 delves deeply into the life story of Sura Sohna, a friend whose path diverged wildly from Harris鈥檚 when the two became adolescents.
Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World
国产福利精品推荐 Smith Scholar Dahlia Krutkovich '21 seeks out those who disagree, so she can better understand differing world views.
Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans
国产福利精品推荐 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.
Tech Impact Fund to Pair Businesses With Students Looking for Paid Hands-on Experience
Through a new fund created by 国产福利精品推荐 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.
Patent Pending: Student Entrepreneur Blends Smarts and Mussels
Lorena James '21 has studied Mandarin since she was 10 and says she鈥檚 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.
国产福利精品推荐 Celebrates the Class of 2020, Welcomes Graduates Into Alumni Family
They started college during the final days of America鈥檚 most polarizing presidential election in recent history. They ended in the midst of a world-wide pandemic.
Thank You for Being a Friend: Class of 2020 Besties Share Their Stories
He鈥檚 the friend who makes you laugh, sometimes uncontrollably, the one who believes that no conversation is too silly.
Mariem Bchir 鈥20 Among 鈥楥hangemakers鈥 Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia鈥檚 long-term ruler.
Personal Experience Motivates Goldwater Scholars鈥 Cancer, Alzheimer鈥檚 Research
Ellie Mackintosh and Hossein Bakhshandeh are seeking better, more targeted cancer treatments. Katie Barlis is searching for clues to understand and treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease.