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The State Department’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected six young Davidson College alums for its 2026-2027 cycle. They’ll pursue research in France, and teach English in Ecuador, Spain and Mexico. Davidson has consistently been a top producing institution in the program.

Davidson College Young Alums Selected for Fulbright Grants

Congratulations to Brian Fork '01, CEO of the Carolina Hurricanes, for their Stanley Cup victory last night!

Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice Davidson College alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and government. Learn more.

Computer science major and English minor Tumaini Johnson ’27 spent his semester abroad at Singapore Management University (SMU), sharpening his tech skills with a worldwide perspective.

Supported by the federally funded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Tumaini didn't just adapt to a new classroom environment—he immersed himself in Singapore’s famous sustainability initiatives, vibrant hawker food culture, and international professional networking events with Citibank.

From Davidson to Singapore: A Computer Science Student’s Semester Abroad Discover how Davidson College computer science major Tumaini Johnson ’27 utilized the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad at Singapore Management University. Learn about his global academic growth, street photography and career networking in Singapore.

Lawrence Cann '00 has guided Street Soccer USA from early days in Charlotte, North Carolina, to national impact, and now to a place on the world stage. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Cann and a dream team of fellow Davidson soccer alumni are racing against the clock to pull off their most audacious goal yet: building 26 professional-grade street soccer parks across America.

Street Soccer USA Teams up With the World Cup for Maximum Impact From a makeshift parking lot pitch to a national movement: How Davidson alumnus Lawrence Cann ’00 is building street soccer parks to empower high-need communities.

Discover how Davidson College studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund.

Jamie Knowles ’10: Sculpting a Creative Career Across Art, Fashion and Media Discover how Davidson College studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund. Learn more.

The 2026 World Cup is almost here, and we've got a brand new way for you to experience the beautiful game! ⚽️📊

Math major Garrett Walker ’26 and Professor Tim Chartier have teamed up to launch two incredible new apps designed for every type of soccer fan. Whether you’re a newcomer looking to play a fun game of "Soccer Bingo" during the match, or a die-hard stathead wanting to simulate brackets using advanced mathematical ranking systems, there is something here for you.

According to the data, Spain is entering the tournament as the favorite. Where does your team rank? 🏆

The Beautiful Game, Calculated: Two New Apps Open the World Cup to Every Fan Discover how Davidson College math major Garrett Walker ’26 and Prof. Tim Chartier developed two innovative apps to transform your 2026 World Cup experience. Dive into the numbers today and see if your favorite team has what it takes to bring home the trophy.

Kyra A. Kietrys, professor and chair of Hispanic Studies at Davidson College, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Selected as part of an elite cohort of just 31 leaders nationwide, Kietrys will participate in an intensive mentorship and placement program designed to prepare top-tier faculty for senior higher education administration roles. She will bring these valuable leadership strategies and institutional insights back to the Davidson community to further support student and faculty success.

National Fellowship Positions Davidson Leader to Shape the Future of Higher Education Kyra A. Kietrys, professor and chair of Hispanic Studies at Davidson College, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Selected as part of an elite cohort of just 31 leaders nationwide, Kietrys will participate in an intensive mentorship and place...

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Davidson College has awarded the W. Thomas Smith Scholarship to Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 and Nina Worley ’26. The scholarship, modeled on those such as the Rhodes and Fulbright, pays for a year of graduate study abroad.

Bleifuss, a disability justice advocate, will pursue a master’s degree in Humanitarian Policy and Practice at University College London. Worley, an advocate for educational equity, will pursue a master’s degree in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University Belfast.

Seeking Justice: Smith Recipients Advocate for Educational Equity, Disability Rights Davidson College has awarded the W. Thomas Smith Scholarship to Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 and Nina Worley ’26. The scholarship, modeled on those such as the Rhodes and Fulbright, pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Bleifuss, a disability justice advocate, will pursue a master’s degree in Huma...