Somalia: Slippery Slope in U.S. Somali Relations Sep 17, 2009
(Ken Menkhaus, Davidson College). In a September 9 op-ed in the Christian Science Monitor, Alexander Noyes and Richard Bennet of the Council on Foreign Relations argue that "To avoid aiding rebels, Obama must cease direct aid to the government and work with regional neighbors." See. (allAfrica.com)
Colleges Find Creative Ways to Cut Back Sep 13, 2009
DAVIDSON COLLEGE Cut $10,000 in costs by using tap water at events. CARLETON COLLEGE Will save $3,800 by skipping shrimp and wine at annual faculty parties. (Time.com)
Jordan Marie Poythress Valleys Junior Miss Sep 3, 2009
The daughter of Chris and Michelle Moseley she plans on attending Davidson College and hopes to become a federal judge. Her talent performance was a lyrical dance to Stand by Rascal Flats. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
LtC. Alexander T. Jennette, Jr. (2) Aug 19, 2009
He was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School, attended Davidson College, graduated in 1955 from the University of North Carolina where he received his BA in Chemistry and then went on to receive a Masters degree in History from East Carolina University. Col. Jennette proudly served his country in the United States Army. (Washington Daily News, NC)
'Bacterial Computers': Genetically Engineered Bacteria Have Potential To Solve Complicated Mathematical Problems Jul 25, 2009
A research team made up of four faculty members and 15 undergraduate students from the biology and mathematics departments at Missouri Western State University in Missouri and Davidson College in North Carolina, USA engineered the DNA of Escherichia coli bacteria, creating bacterial computers capable of solving a classic mathematical problem known as the Hamiltonian Path Problem. The research extends previous work published last year in the same journal to produce bacterial computers that could... (Science Daily)
Marist Women's Lacrosse Adds Eight For 2009-10 Academic Year Jul 23, 2009
Betsch joins the Red Foxes as a transfer from Davidson College where she played two years of women's lacrosse for the Wildcats. Last season she started all 16 games and totaled 21 ground balls and 19 draw controls, good for third on the team in each category. (Goredfoxes.com)
NC native astronaut takes his first space walk Jul 22, 2009
The 48-year-old Marshburn is a graduate of Davidson College, the University of Virginia and Wake Forest University s medical school. Copyright. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Top guard picks Davidson Jul 16, 2009
But what Davidson College did for Curry's basketball career intrigues Droney. That's one of the reasons Droney made a verbal commitment to Davidson yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gonzaga, Davidson To Meet In Battle In Seattle Jun 30, 2009
- Gonzaga University and Davidson College, who met in the 2008 NCAA Tournament First Round, will have a re-match Dec. 12 at the Comcast Battle in Seattle at KeyArena. The Comcast Battle in Seattle, which has become a staple basketball event in the state of Washington, will return in December for its seventh year. (Gozags.com)
Python project Jun 28, 2009
The project is a joint effort that also involves the National Park Service, University of Florida and Davidson College. UGA professor emeritus Whit Gibbons and Davidson College professor Mike Dorcas are also involved in the studies. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Huge Burmese Pythons Released in South Carolina Snake Pit Jun 27, 2009
Mike Dorcas, a professor at Davidson College in North Carolina, has sliced open pythons in Florida to find the remains of white-tailed deer, bobcats and large birds. Dorcas is leading the experiment at the Savannah River Ecology Lab as part of a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Service, the National Park Service and the University of Florida. (Fox News)
U.S. dedicates new Taiwan office Jun 23, 2009
"The rise of China only intensifies regional anxiety," said Taiwan scholar Shelley Rigger of North Carolina's Davidson College. "So for the U.S. to withdraw its commitment would be incredibly destabilizing.". (MSNBC -- International)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
He plans to attend Davidson College in the fall, where he will study chemistry and neuroscience with a pre-medicine emphasis. Conor Rand McCoy: Valco Scholar Athlete. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Somalia's Crisis: Not Piracy, but Its People's Plight Jun 6, 2009
Somali expert Ken Menkhaus, political science professor at Davidson College, calls it the "longest-running instance of complete state collapse in the post-colonial era.". And what does Somalia receive. (Time.com)
Tears of grief, tears of joy May 25, 2009
He waited until Friday afternoon to call his 19-year-old son, Tarek, who just finished his freshman year at Davidson College in North Carolina. He was driving to soccer practice when his cellphone rang. (Boston Globe)
DRF selects 10 for summer internships May 20, 2009
Sally Stephenson, Davidson College. Katie Watson, University of Mississippi. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Western Carolina Holds Off Davidson to Win Southern Conference Series with 11-10 Friday Win May 19, 2009
Saturday's 2009 regular season finale is scheduled for a special 11:00 am start time to help accommodate graduation on the Davidson College campus. The game will be broadcast on the Catamount Sports Network with an air time of 10:45 am on WWCU-FM, Power 90dot5 and online at www. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Survives Wild Series Opener; Outlasts Davidson, 10-8, in 12 Innings May 19, 2009
Davidson, N.C. - Davidson College twice staved off elimination with home inning rallies on Thursday night including a five-run comeback in the home half of the ninth inning before Western Carolina was able to pull out a two-run, 10-8, victory in the 12th inning in Southern Conference action at Wilson Field. RBI single in the top of the 12th drove in , with driving in classmate for an insurance run as the Catamounts outlasted the Wildcats for the victory. (Catamountsports.com)
LESSONS FROM HOME: National Mother of the Year shares philosophy of parenting May 10, 2009
"The McGregors reared five children: the Rev. Elizabeth Simmons, senior pastor at Davidson College Presbyterian Church; Jean Trice, a nurse/office manager; James McGregor, chief civil engineer and project manager for ExxonMobil; Dr. John McGregor, a professor/administrator at Clemson University; and the Rev. Sam McGregor Jr., pastor of Allison Creek Presbyterian Church."Mom set us on a path to pursue our own personal dreams and interest," John McGregor said via e-mail. "This could be one reason... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Baseball ACCtion: Wednesday, May 6 May 7, 2009
The Virginia Tech baseball team used four home runs including the first of catcher Chris Kay s career to defeat host Davidson College 11-5 on Wednesday night in non-conference action at Wilson Field. First pitch of the contest was delayed by nearly an hour due to lightning, and the game ended up being called after eight innings due to more of the same. (Theacc.com)
Virginia Tech virologist developing more potent vaccine technology May 5, 2009
He earned his bachelor's degree at Davidson College, Davidson, N.C.; and his master's degree and doctorate in microbiology and virology at Philipps-Universitat Marburg, Marburg, Germany. Learn more about Roberts work at. (EurekAlert!)
In Trying Times, Colleges Willing to Boost Financial-Aid May 3, 2009
At North Carolina's Davidson College, the number of appeals had jumped sixfold by March before the school had even sent students award letters detailing their financial-aid packages compared with the same period last year. At Iowa's Grinnell College, appeals for more funds have jumped as much as 50% compared to last spring, and the aid office at the University of Texas at Austin estimates that half the phone calls it receives these days are requests for an aid bump. (Time.com)
Davidson's star Curry to enter NBA draft Apr 28, 2009
Davidson's Stephen Curry, right, talks with his father and former NBA player Dell, left, and coach Bob McKillop, center, after a news conference at Davidson College in Davidson, N.C., Thursday, April 23, 2009. Curry announced he would enter the NBA draft. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Cure for Piracy Is Worse Than the Disease Apr 18, 2009
Ken Menkhaus is professor of political science at Davidson College. FOREIGN POLICY welcomes letters to the editor. (Slate)
Niners Place 8th at Palisades Classic Apr 15, 2009
12 Davidson College 296 296 301 893 T 8 Michael Saari 68 72 71 211 T 45 Jackson Taylor 73 72 81 226 T 61 Bobby Urso 76 76 77 229 T 72 Ryan Crum 79 76 78 233 T 77 Christopher Rollins 81 80 75 236. 13 Winthrop University 307 296 292 895 T 39 Jordan Sease 80 74 70 224 T 42 Brent Martin 76 74 75 225 T 58 Kelly Manders 81 72 75 228 T 58 Cipriano Ayala 73 83 72 228 T 80 Kyle Bearden 78 76 83 237. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Niners Tied For 8th After Two Rounds at Palisades Apr 14, 2009
12 Davidson College 296 296 592 T 9 Michael Saari 68 72 140 T 25 Jackson Taylor 73 72 145 T 54 Bobby Urso 76 76 152 T 69 Ryan Crum 79 76 155 84 Christopher Rollins 81 80 161. 13 Nebraska, U. of 298 301 599 T 25 Scott Willman 72 73 145 T 34 Mike Coatman 75 72 147 T 65 Andrew Wyatt 76 78 154 T 69 Mark Pillen 77 78 155 T 74 Brandon Crick 75 81 156. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Brockman Named Chip Hilton Award Recipient Apr 4, 2009
Coach Bob McKillop of Davidson College was the 2008 Clair Bee Award winner. Last season's Chip Hilton Award winner was Mike Green of Butler University. (Gohuskies.com)
Steinbrecher Appointed MAC Commissioner Mar 18, 2009
He joined the Mid-Continent staff in 1989 after previously serving in the athletic departments at Houston Baptist University, University and Davidson College. Dr. Steinbrecher is a 1983 graduate of Valparaiso University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and journalism. (ChippewasInsider.com)
Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher Appointed Mid-American Conference Commissioner Mar 17, 2009
He joined the Mid-Continent staff in 1989 after previously serving in the athletic departments at Houston Baptist University, Indiana University and Davidson College. Dr. Steinbrecher is a 1983 graduate of Valparaiso University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and journalism. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Fredrick not ready to see USC career end Mar 17, 2009
Though remaining upbeat publicly about extending his college career another game at 7 p.m. tonight against Davidson College in the first-round of the National Invitational Tournament, Fredrick could not hide the sting of missing out on his last chance to compete in the NCAA tournament ... The University of South Carolina and Davidson College will compete in a doubleheader of sorts tonight in Columbia. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
College perks that might make you jealous Mar 14, 2009
Students at Davidson College can do their laundry for free ... Davidson college students don't have to visit laundromats because they enjoy the luxury of a free laundry service. (CNN)
The Most Exciting Player in College Hoops Won't Make the NCAA Tournament Mar 13, 2009
Stephen CurryBarring a miracle, the annual Elks Lodge meeting known as Selection Sunday will gavel to a close with Stephen Curry and little Davidson College left out of the NCAA Tournament brackets. This is a pity, not just for Curry and Davidson but for those of us who prefer our basketball blithe and unconstipatedwhich is to say, those of us who are not Billy Packer. (Slate)
Analysts: Somali terror threatcouldfade Mar 12, 2009
Ken Menkhaus of Davidson College, who has tracked the group. "It would mean that the threat of Shabaab recruitment among the diaspora will be less a threat in the future," he said, referring to the roughly one million Somalis believed to have fled their homeland and settled in other countries, including the United States. (MSNBC -- International)
Slugfest Goes to Davidson, 14-8 Mar 11, 2009
DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Yale baseball team got multi-hit games from four different players at Wilson Field on Tuesday, including home runs by freshman second baseman and junior first baseman , but the Davidson College offense hit four round trippers and benefited from clutch pitching out of the bullpen to take a 14-8 victory from the Elis in game one of a two-game series. Tobolowsky's three-run home run marked his fourth of the season. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Cal Sends 9 Bears to NCAA Indoor Championships Mar 11, 2009
The Davidson College transfer earned All-America honors when she placed 11th as a Wildcats freshman at the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Championships. - The sophomore from Hayward, Calif. (Calbears.com)
Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
500 Davidson College, 3. 230 DePaul University, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Photo Release -- First Citizens BancShares Announces Executive Management Changes Feb 26, 2009
He has a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College (1976) and completed a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989). Willingham is currently a member of the Carolina Parents Council at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, where he is also a past Director and past Advisor. (Primezone Releases)
Falcons Finish 14th at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Feb 25, 2009
Davidson College 322 310 304 936 +72 10. Ohio University 310 311 318 939 +75 11. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons 14th at Wexford Plantation After Day One Feb 25, 2009
Davidson College 322 310 632 +56 George Mason Univ. 320 312 632 +56 12. George Washington 317 322 639 +63 Marshall University 332 307 639 +63 14. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Somalia: Does Nation Face Doomsday Or Opportunity for Peace? Feb 25, 2009
And Ken Menkhaus, a professor of political science at Davidson College, said in that the Obama administration must break with the Bush policy on Somalia. "The United States must make clear that it will provide sustained support to the general principles of reconciliation, consensus-building, power-sharing, and moderation, not support to specific individuals or factions," Menkhaus wrote. (AllAfrica.com)
No. 21 Butler stops Curry, tops Davidson Feb 22, 2009
Ailing Curry goes 6-of-23 as Wildcats' hopes for NCAA berth take a hit. Chuck Burton / APDavidson's Stephen Curry, here talking with coach Bob McKillop, wa 2-of-13 from 3-point range on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eric Nichols Named Head Men's Soccer Coach at BGSU Feb 18, 2009
Nichols comes to Bowling Green after spending the 2008 season as assistant coach at Davidson College. He also served as recruiting coordinator under head coach Matt Spear. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Cameron native named 2009 S.C. Mother of Year Feb 17, 2009
McGregor's "gifts from God" are her children: the Rev. Elizabeth Simmons, 56, senior pastor at Davidson College Presbyterian Church; Jean Trice, 54, nurse/office manager; James McGregor, 53, chief civil engineer and project manager for Exxon-Mobile; Dr. John McGregor, 49, professor/administrator at Clemson University and the Rev. Sam McGregor Jr., 43, pastor of Allison Creek Presbyterian. Trice, McGregor's youngest daughter, is grateful for the solid foundation in faith she received from her mom... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hall takes down Mendota Feb 14, 2009
He was on fire like (Davidson College standout) Stephon Curry the other night. He was unconscious from everywhere, said Mendota coach Jan Thompson of Miklavcic. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Paying for College Feb 14, 2009
Williams and Amherst colleges in Massachusetts, North Carolina's Davidson College and Virginia's William all replaced loans with grants and work-study aid starting last year. And several more schools are joining the no-loan club this fall, including Maine's Bowdoin College and California's Claremont McKenna College. (Time.com)
Somalia: U.S. Advised to Back Reconciliation Efforts Feb 12, 2009
Another regional specialist, Ken Menkhaus of Davidson College, is not quite so sanguine but nonetheless agrees that the new unity government headed by Sharif offers "the best hope" to end the violence and avert a takeover by Al-Shabaab, a radical group of armed Islamists, some of whose leaders are reportedly linked to al Qaeda. The Shabaab, a former ICU faction which the George W. Bush administration designated a terrorist group last year, currently controls much of southern Somalia, including... (allAfrica.com)
College of Charleston upsets Davidson Feb 7, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
