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Recent News About Davidson College
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New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China
Davidson College Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press.
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Prof’s Innovative Scholarly Website Recognized by MLA
The lauded, born-digital, open access scholarly website Mina Loy: Navigating the Avant-Garde, which English professor Suzanne Churchill spearheaded, recently earned another major honor.
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Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Davidson Students Considering Medicine
Now a retired cardiologist, sleep specialist and medical researcher, Weeks had his own exceptional mentor in his father, a 1935 Davidson alum also with a career in medicine, whose lessons set him on a path to changing lives.
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From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award
Many artists dream of heading to Italy for Venice Biennale, known as “The Olympics of the Art World.
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Claire Begalla ’24: Making Meaningful Art & Making Art Meaningful
Sometimes it’s the spur-of-the-moment stories that have the happiest endings.
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Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell
Join Us for a Farewell PartyThe sculpture was a team effort made by Patrick Dougherty in collaboration with his son Sam, and more than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members in February 2020.
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Protests in Iran Inspire Student Action
Ahead of today’s World Cup soccer match between Iran and the United States, Iranian state media called for the United States to be kicked out of the tournament in response to a social media post the U.S. Soccer Federation said was intended to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights.”
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Molly Sentell Haile ’94 on the Art of the Short Story and Healing Through Writing
Author and educator Molly Sentell Haile ’94 joined screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 for the 25th Annual Davidson Reads event, hosted by the English Department.
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Film and TV Screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 on the Who and What of Inspiration
The screenwriter spoke to students and faculty as a guest of the Davidson College English Department for the 25th Annual Davidson Reads event in October.
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Perilous Paddling: Students Finish Strong at Extreme Kayaking Competition
The warnings about the Green River Narrows Race’s twisty, tumultuous turns and obstacles would scare off the faint-hearted—or more accurately, most humans.
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Professor Whose ‘Joyful Wonder’ Inspired Countless Students Honored By Alums
Rudert and fellow alum Patton Burchett ’00 appreciate all Mahony taught them as students and all he has continued to teach them as a lifelong mentor and friend.
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Alum Veteran and Pentagon Appointee Puts Principles Above Politics
National strategists for the Democratic Party in 2008 were trying to recruit a candidate in North Carolina. Then-U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, a Republican, was up for re-election.
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Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution
Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution.
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Returning Home to Lead and Serve: Daniel Heath Takes Helm of New Davidson Forum
Returning Home to Lead and Serve: Daniel Heath Takes Helm of New Davidson Forum.
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Alum Behind Davidson’s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum Behind Davidson’s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute.
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Citizen of the World: New Dean Rusk Director Brings Diverse Experience to Post
Citizen of the World: New Dean Rusk Director Brings Diverse Experience to Post.
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New edX Course From Davidson Helps Learners Harness Storytelling to Advance Careers
New edX Course From Davidson Helps Learners Harness Storytelling to Advance Careers.
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Alum First-Responders Lead and Serve on the Front Lines Every Day
Alum First-Responders Lead and Serve on the Front Lines Every Day.
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How Sweet It Is: Bakers, Class of 2026 Turn Out for Cake Race
How Sweet It Is: Bakers, Class of 2026 Turn Out for Cake Race.
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Stephen Curry Said Davidson Changed His Life. He Changed Davidson.
Stephen Curry Said Davidson Changed His Life. He Changed Davidson.