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Beloved Mentor’s Legacy Honored Through New Name for Freedom Schools

Brenda Tapia served as a mentor and mother figure for many Black youth as the head of the ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� Love of Learning program. Now, her name will forever be linked to another program that lifts up children—The Brenda Tapia CDF (Children’s Defense Fund) Freedom Schools®. Learn more.

Just in Time for Father’s Day: Survey Shows Support for Paternity Leave Is Surging

Support for parental leave for mothers and fathers is on the rise, according to a new survey from researchers at ����������Ʒ�Ƽ�, Ball State and Purdue. Learn more.

Not Just Neural Networks: The Wide Reach of One Prof’s Teaching and Research

Renowned neuroscientist Julio Ramirez has mentored generations of students who performed graduate level work at ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� in areas such as Alzheimer’s research. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) honored Ramirez, the R. Stuart Dickson Professor of Psychology, with a lifetime achievement award for mentorship.

College Celebrates Employee Contributions to a Year for the Books

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� employees celebrate milestones and honor exceptional service. Read more.

Political Science Prof: 1960s Controversy Echoes Questions Around Justice Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s personal dealings have raised ethical questions, but a ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� political science professor says we’ve been here before. Learn more.

‘A Day of Hope’: Students Pass Along Lessons on How to Care for Our Planet

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� students brought their knowledge of a wide variety of environmental issues to the community for the town’s Earth Day celebration. Learn more.

Live from the Laundry Room: Ed Isola ’15 and The 502s

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� alum Ed Isola and his band, The 502s, started small but quickly built a following that led to invitations to play at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other big-time venues. They return to Charlotte this week. Learn more. 

Aria of Expertise: Students Steeped in the Science of Sound

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� students explore the science and artistry of sound in a class for students of any background. Learn more.

A Reunion Weekend to Inspire: Andrea Peet’s Brave Journey and Lessons Learned

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� is hosting reunions this weekend and Andrea Lytle Peet ’03 will reunite with classmates at her 20th. Last year, Peet became the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 American states. Her journey inspired the recent documentary Go On, Be Brave. She has also written a book, Hope Fights Back. She and Professor Ken Menkhaus, who’s also fighting ALS, will lead a discussion about advocacy, and finding purpose and meaning in the face of serious illness.

Beadsie Woo ’86 on Being ‘First,’ Learning to Lead and Long-term Change

There might be strength in numbers, but when the numbers weren’t there yet, the women among ����������Ʒ�Ƽ�’s first coeducation classes didn’t let that stop them from becoming campus leaders. Learn more.

A Space for Excitement and Innovation: Hack@Davidson

Niya Ma ’24 shares how she found her passion for computer science through hackathons, and how she worked with her peers to launch Hack@Davidson, a unique hackathon designed to welcome all levels of experience to the world of innovation.

Moving Beyond the Stigma: Athletes and Mental Health

Winners of Spencer-Weinstein Awards Break Down Boundaries

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� awards the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice to those who work to create a more just world. Learn more about this year’s winners.

Justice and Generosity: The Way of Ward Black Law

Alum Janet Ward Black started redefining and pushing her own boundaries at ����������Ʒ�Ƽ�. Now she blazes trails as a trial lawyer at her law firm, one of the largest woman-owned firms in the state. Learn more.

From Player To #1 Fan

Making Change and Building Community: Theatre Group Gets Second Act

Nancy and Phil Kukura ’57 believe in the power of art to create social change. Their gift will empower the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� partnership with North Carolina A&T State University, to present diverse stories to new audiences. Read more.

Meeting the Moment: The Path for 19th President Doug Hicks ’90 Began at ����������Ʒ�Ƽ�

����������Ʒ�Ƽ�’s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90 strives to build community, one person at a time. He often walks or rides around campus in a red golf cart, calling out to people by name, asking what’s on their minds. His path to the presidency began as a student.

Christopher R. Marsicano with ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� is a 2023 honoree in CBJ's 40 Under 40 program.

Three-Peat: Davidson Golf Lands Another A-10 Title

Remembering A Wildcat Standout: Terry Holland ’64 Led With Integrity, Vision

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� remembers former scholar-athlete, men’s basketball coach and director of athletics Michael Terrence “Terry” Holland ‘64.