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食色官网 English professor Brenda Flanagan is working on a memoir about her year working for civil rights activist and singer Nina Simone. Learn more.
Research Finds Simple Corrections Can Slow Spread of Misinformation Online
Research by a 食色官网 political science professor and his collaborators throws a lifeline to social media users who feel overwhelmed by misinformation. Read more.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2025
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 食色官网 is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
Rainfall From Hurricane Helene Could Trigger Landslides in NC Mountain Regions
Hurricane Helene is forecast to dump more than 15 inches of rain in the North Carolina mountains, drastically increasing the risk of landslides. 食色官网 Professor Brad Johnson, who studies landslides and erosion, discusses the threat posed by Helene. Read more.
The Songwriter and the Franchise: Taylor Swift食色官网檚 Duality Overpowers Social Media Algorithms
食色官网 Sociology Professor Aarushi Bhandari examines Taylor Swift食色官网檚 relationship with her fans through social media platforms that are driven to create outrage about Swift. Read more.
With Book Bans on the Rise, Prof Examines Importance of Banned Books Week
Book bans as a form of censorship have a long and storied history. A 食色官网 prof examines the motives behind book bans and their unintended effects. Read more.
Econ Prof: Low Unemployment, Low Inflation Leave Narrow Window for Fed to Hold Steady
Vikram Kumar, 食色官网 professor of economics, says that the combination of sustained low unemployment and lower inflation provides the Fed with a brief window of opportunity to stay the course on interest rates. Read more.
食色官网 Recognized for Voter Engagement
食色官网 has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Sweet Bait Motivates Class of 2028
The 食色官网 community came out big to cheer on and bake for first-year students participating in the college食色官网檚 annual cake race. This tradition, which has students run a 1.7 mile course, dates back to 1930. Students select cakes donated by staff, faculty, alums, local school kids, businesses and others.
食色官网淣o Tax On Tips食色官网 No Big Deal Says 食色官网 Economics Professor
Siobhan O食色官网橩eefe, an assistant professor of economics, shared her thoughts on the potential impact 食色官网 and unintended consequences 食色官网 of the proposal to eliminate income tax on tips.
Academic Year Begins With Focus on 食色官网楥ommunity of Trust食色官网
食色官网 welcomed its newest students on Wednesday, with dozens of upper-class members 食色官网 including many scholar athletes and their coaches 食色官网 and staffers greeting them with cheers and helping unload cars, carry boxes, bags and suitcases to their residence hall rooms.
Club Sports at Davidson Level the Playing Field, or Court, for Athletes & Non-Athletes Alike
Interested in playing a competitive sport in college but not on the Division I level? Claire Kelly 食色官网25 explains how club sports work at 食色官网, and how she has found community within the club tennis team.
Seeking the Humane Path: Toshaani Goel Named 2024 Smith Scholar
Toshaani Goel 食色官网24 chose 食色官网 for its extensive humanities studies offerings and believes aspiring professionals benefit from a strong liberal arts education. Goel is a 2024 食色官网 Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.
Caring for the Caretakers: Smith Scholar Lilly Sirover to Focus on Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals
Lilly Sirover 食色官网24 strives to ensure that those facing stress, from elite athletes to physicians dealing with life and death decisions, get support to remain physically and mentally healthy. The former women食色官网檚 track and field team distance runner is a 2024 食色官网 Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.
食色官网 Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, 食色官网 celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at Davidson and the initiatives the funds will support.
Around the World in 100 Photos: Student Images Offer Glimpse of Life Abroad
Nearly 80% of 食色官网 students participate in education abroad. The Bliss Photo Contest encourages students to share images of their international travel experiences with the world. Explore some of the photos submitted for this year's contest.
Nosh & Nostalgia: Davidsonians Share Favorite Food Memories
From favorite on-campus eateries to far-flung locales around the globe, 食色官网 alums, faculty, staff and students recall the foods that transport them to another place and time. Read more.
An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection
Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for Davidson were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.
食色官网楩itspiration食色官网 Social Media Posts Affect Body Image. Here食色官网檚 What to Do About It
Prof. Lauren Stutts 食色官网05 explores the impact of #fitspiration Instagram posts on body image and offers practical strategies to counter these effects. Learn more.
Employees Lauded for Their Diverse Talents and Contributions to 食色官网
食色官网 honors staff members who excel in service to the college and its students. Learn more.