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Davidson-Davie Community College Celebrates 1,120 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony May 9, 2024 – Davidson-Davie Community College celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of 1,120 graduates in today’s commencement ceremony, held at the Davidson Campus. Collectively, the college awarded 1,365 credentials – including 610 associate degrees, 126 diplomas, and 629 certificate and pathway completions. The number…

Davidson-Davie Digital Media Student Creates Winning Artwork for Lexington Farmers Market May 6, 2024 – When Veronica Orellana gets an artistic idea in her head, she tries to visualize it until the piece comes to life. That’s exactly what she did when she created a “retro yet southern styled” artwork for the Lexington Farmers Market…

Davidson-Davie’s Small Business Center Hosts First Young Entrepreneurs Summit to Inspire Future Generations April 18, 2024 – Davis Norton confidently took the stage to present his idea for an entertainment company that would cater to young people in Thomasville and the surrounding areas – an idea that ultimately proved to be the winning pitch to…

Davidson-Davie Students Nominated for Honors Given by NC Community College System March 20, 2024 – Three students at Davidson-Davie Community College were recently nominated for awards given by the North Carolina Community College System that celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of students in the state’s community colleges. Ginger Wright, Rebekah Watts and Fatima Nadeem…

Davidson-Davie Gives Back to Community with Third Annual ‘Day of Service’ March 6, 2024 – There’s something about giving back to your own community that ignites your spirit and warms your heart – and that’s exactly what 175 employees from Davidson-Davie Community College did by participating in its third annual Day of Service on March…

Davidson-Davie Features Local Artists in Annual Spring Art Show, ‘Wings of Reflection’ February 14, 2024 – Davidson-Davie Community College is highlighting the talents of six local artists in its spring art show, “Wings of Reflection.” The show, which opened with a reception on Feb. 13, will run through the end of the semester in May.…

Davidson-Davie Marks 60 Years of Growth, Student Success December 19, 2023 – Many folks may look back on the 1960s as an era filled with fashion and fads coupled with historic moments like the moon landing. While trends were fleeting, the decade was also marked with unprecedented growth of higher learning nationwide – and that…

Davidson-Davie Announces Varner as Fifth College President November 17, 2023 – The Davidson-Davie Community College Board of Trustees has selected Jenny Varner as the next president of the college. The local board’s decision was affirmed this morning by the State Board of Community Colleges at its November meeting. Varner will serve as the fifth president in…