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Jay Hurt ’88: The Alum Who Came Back to Davidson to Build Something New
When Carol Quillen, former president of Davidson College, approached Jay Hurt ‘88 with an idea, returning to Davidson College was not on his radar. Quillen had a vision for the […]
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NEXT Level: Turning Potential Into Practice
Written by Davidson College student Clara Hudson ’28 The Hurt Hub’s programming paves the way for any and all students to make a real-world impact if they aspire to do […]
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Michelle Mckown-Campbell Is Activating the A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
Every single person has a reason to celebrate. Every single person has small joys and accomplishments that fill their day. Every single person is awesome. Acknowledging and accepting those three […]
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Davidson College’s Brightest Student Entrepreneurs Compete in the 12th Annual Nisbet Venture Fund
There’s something about a room full of people who believe — really believe — that a better version of the world is possible. That was the energy in the C. […]
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“The Best Job on Davidson College’s Campus”
Written by Davidson College student, Ceyda Yesillik ’28 What do a lawyer’s memoir, the Charlotte Ballet’s $60 million expansion, and a meningitis-fighting thermometer have in common? They’re all projects we’ve […]
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Sweet Relish’s Journey: From Hurt Hub Opening Day to Our Largest Office Space
How a Davidson-based automotive tech company grew from three team members to serving 350+ dealerships nationwide If you’re a regular at the Hurt Hub@Davidson, you may have noticed some recent […]
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Black Pearl Global Investments and Davidson College’s Hurt Hub Launch Strategic Collaboration to Foster Startups and Talent
CHARLOTTE, NC – December 03, 2025 — Black Pearl Global Investments, a global, healthcare-focused venture capital firm, is partnering with the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Davidson […]
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Davidson Entrepreneurship Network Innovation Showcase 2025: Celebrating Student Entrepreneurs and Community Innovators
The Davidson Entrepreneurship Network (DEN) Innovation Showcase brought together student entrepreneurs, community innovators, and supporters for an evening of inspiration, competition, and celebration. The event highlighted ventures at every stage […]
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Finding Community Through Authenticity: The Story Behind Golpo But It’s True
Written by Davidson College student, Ceyda Yesillik ‘28 Have you ever wanted to create something bigger than yourself? Numa Jannat ‘27 did. She was on a Zoom call with two […]
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Innovation insights
Explore ideas, trends, and practical perspectives shaping the future of technology and innovation.
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Collaborative Innovation: An AI-Driven Adventure in Redefining Course Creation
Written by Evan Rozantes, Associate Director, Innovation Portfolio At the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Davidson College, we recently embarked on a collaboration with Universidad Galileo that […]
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What Do Sherlock Holmes and Improv Comedy Have to Do With Innovation?
When you think of innovation, you might picture lightning strikes of genius that emerge from nowhere or those eureka moments waking you up from a dead sleep. But what if […]
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Choosing the Right AI Avatar: Ethical Considerations
One of the more recent innovations in AI and video production is the introduction of AI avatars. Using AI avatars reduces production costs, provides consistency across multiple videos created at […]
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Unlock Team Superpowers: The “Working With Me” Guide
Imagine stepping into a new team and instantly knowing what makes everyone tick. You’d know their favorite snacks, their preferred communication styles, when they’re most open to collaboration, and how […]
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Creating Content with AI
For the course collaboration with Galileo on AI for Marketing, we wanted to experiment with making as much content with AI as possible. We were dedicated to integrating AI into […]
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