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From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award
A project co-curated by ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö’s Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at Davidson inspired her work. Read more.
Claire Begalla ’24: Making Meaningful Art & Making Art Meaningful
Sometimes it’s the spur-of-the-moment stories that have the happiest endings.
Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell
When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.
Alum Behind Davidson’s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.
New Cohort Hires in Africana Studies and Arts Aim to Diversify Davidson’s Curriculum
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö tenure track faculty positions available in areas including Africana Studies and non-Western visual and performing arts. Learn more.
Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship
Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation Davidson has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.
Gather, Learn and Graze: Symposium Features Student Projects, Music and Food Trucks
Verna Miller Case Research & Creative Works Symposium will bring the ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö community out to celebrate student art, research and performances.
Hello, DalÃ: ArtMate Lets Students Add an Upscale Touch to Dorm Decor
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö students find that home is where you hang your art. A new program allows students to select works for their residence hall walls from the college’s permanent collection. Learn more.
‘Unshadowed Land’ Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö and Native communities in the region. Learn more.
Love of Art Takes Root, Grows Into Beautiful Tribute to Professor Emeritus
A piece by Chinese sculptor Zhan Wang will be added to the college’s permanent art collection in honor of Professor Emeritus of English Gill Holland. Find out more.
The 5 Ws of Prof. Joelle Dietrick’s ‘Chasing the Sun’ Mural
Natural elements intermingle with man-made structures and abstract forms in Prof. Joelle Dietrick’s latest art installation. Learn more about the inspiration behind the project and watch a timelapse video of the artist at work.
It’s Easier Than Ever for Students to Find Life-Changing Internships, Research and Travel Opportunities
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö centralized all experiential learning opportunities, from study abroad to research, internship, and service programs, under one collaborative initiative: Catalyst. Find out more.
A Peak Inside Chloe Pitkoff's 'Laloland'
Inspired by the pandemic and her Davidson classmates, a studio art major makes sense of chaos on canvas.
Meeting the Moment: Prize Recognizes Work Toward a Just Community
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö recognized students and staff with the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice, which celebrates contributions toward building just, inclusive communities.
A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts
The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.
‘Immersive Van Gogh’ Has Upsides and Downsides, Explains Art Prof
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Professor Shaw Smith answers the question: Is Immersive Van Gogh Worth it?
Tech Impact Fund to Pair Businesses With Students Looking for Paid Hands-on Experience
Through a new fund created by ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö 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.
