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Explore the stories, news, and collaborations driving innovation across our community.
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Wear Your Story: How Jacary Lightsey ’27 Is Redefining Self-Expression
Written by Davidson College student, Clara Hudson ’28 Who knew shoes could be a canvas? For Jacary Lightsey ’27, it started with a love for art and drawing in his free […]
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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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Jack Berlin ’27: Bringing Music From Campus to Community
Written by Davidson College student, Trang Dang ‘27 Jack Berlin has always been passionate about music, not just creating sounds, but expressing his story through songs. With a strong voice […]
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Annelise Hawgood ’27: Painting Her Way Into Entrepreneurship With Art by Ann
Written by Davidson College student, Trang Dang ‘27Entrepreneurial drive and creative passion intersect beautifully in the story of Art by Ann. As the Merchandise Director of Warner Hall, one of […]
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Sebastian Macaire ’27: A New Perspective on Real Estate Through Drone Photography
Written by Davidson College student, Trang Dang ‘27 When Sebastian Macaire ’27, a rising junior at Davidson College, first picked up a camera, he had no idea his passion for […]
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SideQuest Creators Secure $2,500 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at Nisbet Venture Fund Competition
First Year Entrepreneurs Address Campus Engagement Challenges Two first-year Davidson College students are already making their mark on campus life after winning the prestigious Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the 2025 […]
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Thomas Athey ’24: Revolutionizing Music Management and Distribution
Technological innovations have revolutionized music production and distribution, allowing artists to have fully functional studios on their computers and enabling them to reach global audiences directly. However, despite these advancements, […]
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Emma Huff ‘26: Spreading Positivity One Sticker at a Time with Star Sprout
As an artist and entrepreneur, Emma Huff ‘26 has transformed her passion for art into a small business with her online shop, Star Sprout, which specializes in unique and heartwarming […]
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Sydney Schertz ’24: Capturing Life’s Honest Moments Through Photography
Meet Try It Fund winner Sydney Schertz ‘24, a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in Davidson and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Sydney’s love for storytelling through images began in high […]
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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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