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Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: A Multidisciplinary Odyssey in Cyprus
Three environmental studies students at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö.
Bees be Buzzing: Learning the Practice of Beekeeping
Noah Landau '25 had never kept bees before joining the Bee Club at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö. He soon found himself immersed in the world of pollinators, plants and local food systems. Learn more.
Student-to-Student: Advice from ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
My Summer in Africa Conducting Ecology Research
For her senior capstone, Grace Rooker '24 spent five weeks in Kenya assessing the ecological impact of small-scale gold mining on stream ecosystems.
On Course: Religious and Philosophical Environmental Ethics
One ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö course brings together multiple disciplines to help students explore some of the most timely topics and questions. Learn more.
Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö alum Adde Sharp ’20 is leading a project to restore the health of the Colorado River, a source of water for more than 40 million people. Read more.
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.
Protecting Precious Resources
Read more about Raul Galvan ’21 whose work is on the front lines of environmental advocacy and sustainability.
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.
‘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.
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Combats Climate Change With Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2021 climate action plan from ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö students, faculty, staff and town leaders would cut the college’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over the next five years.
Patent Pending: Student Entrepreneur Blends Smarts and Mussels
Lorena James '21 has studied Mandarin since she was 10 and says she’s 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.
Connections: Reclaiming Crops, Preserving Land, Serving Communities
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö students partner with Gullah Geechee community to protect a way of life.
Research Reveals Origins of River, Evolution of Ancient Landscape
Last spring on a nearly empty campus, chair and associate professor of Environmental Studies Brad Johnson pored over maps of Linville Gorge, an unusually steep, rugged canyon among the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina.
