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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23: Fitness Content Creator

Meet MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23, a ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� political science and communications alum who turned a viral Pilates video into a full-time career as a fitness content creator. Learn how she's analyzing the sociological and political implications of the fitness industry while traveling the world.

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 ����������Ʒ�Ƽ�. 

Tapping into the Davidson Alumni Network: Around the World & Back

Jonathan Hammond ’24 discusses seven weeks spent in Santiago, Chile and the many connections leveraged through the Davidson alumni network. 

Navigating Disability in the College Process

Three ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their Davidson experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

Advice on Davidson's Peer Recommendation

When applying to Davidson, all applicants are required to submit a peer letter of recommendation — someone of similar age who can speak to who you are as a human being beyond a transcript, essay or list of extracurriculars. Learn more.

Prof. Amanda Martinez Wins Inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� Professor Amanda Martinez wins the inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award through the Latina/o Communication Studies Division & La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association. Learn more.

A Prison Sentence Cut Short, and Renewed Hope for the Future

����������Ʒ�Ƽ� 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’s when the two became adolescents. 

Ike Bailey ’95: ‘George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and One Journalist’s Painfully Honest Self-Examination on Racism’

Will Handshakes Survive Social Distancing? Comm Studies Professor Talks to Charlotte Observer

Social distancing has made the handshake or—gasp—a hug a thing of the past. But when people finally can return to getting closer than six feet, will these social greetings return as well?

Raise a Fist or Take A Knee: 50 Years After Iconic Olympic Medal Ceremony, Athlete Protest Still a Hot-button Issue

50 Years Later, Iconic Olympic Protest More Relevant Than Ever

One Year Later: Faculty, Students on Impact of Women's March, Social Movements

Inside Higher Ed: “Story of Fake News” MOOC ����������Ʒ�Ƽ� In Creative Course Finder Column

Davidson Now: Get the Scoop on the Story of Fake News

Faculty Focus: Amanda Martinez Traces Effects of Media Portrayals on Their Subjects

Batten Professor to Discuss Community Journalism