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The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara ’92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at ˿Ƶ, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Davidson public health student shares her eye-opening experience in “PBH 375” and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how Davidson students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
Simple Intervention for a Deadly Disease: Alum Leads on Malaria Breakthrough
Deaths from the mosquito-borne illness malaria disproportionately affect children under the age of 5—more than 1,200 children die of malaria every day, mostly in Africa. ˿Ƶ alum Ross Boyce ’01 has identified a low-cost, culturally appropriate intervention that could save thousands of young lives.
Julian Rawlins ’25 Tackles Medicine with Community, Commitment and Team Spirit
As he prepares for medical school, Davidson alum Julian Rawlins ’25 is immersing himself into hospital life as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), where he’s learning about everything from acute trauma to chronic illness. Playing football at Davidson gave him the confidence to serve as a teammate, volunteer and friend.
Seeking Answers and Cures: ˿Ƶ Receives New Carnegie Research Designation
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has included ˿Ƶ in its new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category. The new category recognizes that important research doesn’t only occur in big institutions that award post-graduate degrees.
Mario Martinez Estrada ’27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access
His family’s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ‘27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native –now a U.S. citizen–works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.
Seeking the Humane Path: Toshaani Goel Named 2024 Smith Scholar
Toshaani Goel ’24 chose ˿Ƶ for its extensive humanities studies offerings and believes aspiring professionals benefit from a strong liberal arts education. Goel is a 2024 ˿Ƶ Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.
Tackling Food Insecurity on Alternative Break to Sapelo Island, GA
Davidson students reflect on their alternative spring break trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. They worked with a Black feminist collective nonprofit led by Davidson alums to address food insecurity in the South through sustainable agriculture.
Unlocking the Davidson Experience: A Guide for Newly Admitted Wildcats
A senior approaching graduation, Ruby Zhou '24 reflects on her time at ˿Ƶ in this letter to her past high school self on making the college decision and anticipating all to come as a member of the Wildcat community.
CDC Chief: Combatting a Pandemic With Unexpected Twists
A ˿Ƶ audience got some insider insight about public health leaders’ thinking and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The college recently hosted a talk, “Lessons from the COVID-19 Response: Reflections on Masking," with John T. Brooks, infectious disease expert with the CDC. Learn more.
Not Just for Graduate Students: Summer Research on Hookah Smoking with ˿Ƶ’s RISE Program
Jacquelline Nyakunu ’26 discusses her chemistry and biology research as part of RISE, an undergraduate research opportunity for ˿Ƶ students.
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 ˿Ƶ.
Xzavier Killings ’16: Understanding Your 'Why' in Healthcare
Having grown up watching family members struggle with treatable and sometimes preventable illnesses like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and asthma, Xzavier Killings '16 utilized the resources and mentorship of Davidson to pursue a career in medicine where he could bring awareness, health and wellness to his family and his community.
Twelve Young Davidson Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young Davidson alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
˿Ƶ’s Caro Djakuduel ’23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
Roman Fenner ’22: Mentors, Music & Medicine
Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from Davidson is what gave him “the total green light to go.”
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Davidson Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 Davidson Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of ˿Ƶ graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship
Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation Davidson has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.
Watson Fellows Ready to Tackle Questions Fundamental to the Health and Well-Being of Citizens Around the World
Three ˿Ƶ Watson Fellows will fan out around the globe to research topics that are near to their hearts and affect the well-being of millions. Read more.
Robert Lim ’91, M.D., Cares for Ukrainian Citizens in War Zone
Robert Lim, a surgeon and ˿Ƶ alum, is volunteering to work in a war zone only a couple years after retiring from the Army. He is caring for the wounded and training civilian medics in Ukraine.