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You Learned That at Davidson College?

Discover how six Davidson College alumni transformed a liberal arts education into unconventional careers in firefighting, video game design, culinary arts and more. Explore stories of leadership, adaptability and purpose-driven lives that prove a Davidson degree prepares you for any path you choose.

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Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with Davidson College

No one does “kind” better than the Davidson community. We care for, and about, each other and our students – a distinctive quality that our alumni recall and prospective students sense when they visit. Explore how Davidson College celebrated this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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Beyond the Syllabus: Leadership, Love and Legacy

Davidson College set the stage for a love story and inspired alums Kylee Taylor ’23 and Trey Messer ’24 to volunteer for the benefit of current and future students.

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Laurie Bingaman Lackey ’79: Conservation Biologist

Meet conservation biologist Laurie Bingaman Lackey ’79, a Davidson College biology alumna who helped build Species360, a global data network for 1,400 zoos across 90 countries. Discover how her Watson Fellowship and Davidson mentorships led to a career managing data for over four million animals and endangered species worldwide.

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Mišo Vukčević ’18: Video Game Developer

Discover how Mišo Vukčević ’18 turned a digital art project into the viral indie RPG Bleak Faith: Forsaken. Building off his Montenegro roots and his studio art education, this Alvarez Scholar now leads a successful game development team and mentors the next generation of creators.

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Ashley Mincey ’11: Freelance Culinary Artist

From the Davidson College tennis courts to MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay, Ashley Mincey ’11 is redefining the culinary arts. Learn how this French major and former teacher uses her Davidson education to lead her brand, Envie by Mincey, blending history, education, and freelance culinary artistry.

Why Does Michael Maggart ’91 Look So Familiar?

From the classrooms of Davidson College to the symmetrical sets of Hollywood, learn how Michael Maggart ’91 balances an online tutoring business with recurring roles in Wes Anderson films like Rushmore and The Phoenician Scheme.

Christopher Kip ’95: Fire Chief

From cleaning ancient bones in Cyprus to leading a fire department, Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Kip ’95 shares how his Davidson College education prepared him for a 27-year career in the fire service. Learn how a studio art and classics background fuels humanitarian leadership in Columbia, South Carolina.

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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23: Fitness Content Creator

Meet MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23, a Davidson College political science and communications alum who turned a viral Pilates video into a full-time career as a fitness content creator. Learn how she's analyzing the sociological and political implications of the fitness industry while traveling the world.

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John Harmon ’97: Chief Engineer Aboard M/V Catalyst

Explore the journey of John Harmon ’97, a Davidson College studio art alum who transitioned from the film industry to become the chief engineer of the historic M/V Catalyst in Alaska.

Davidson College Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer

The U.S. State Department has once again named Davidson College as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.

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Davidson Math Professor Challenges NFL Overtime Logic

Davidson College’s Tim Chartier and student Ellis Sriram '26 used 1,000 simulations to debunk the "defense-first" overtime fallacy. Learn why their data-driven research suggests offense is the key to winning in the NFL's fifth period.

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Carry On: Alums Share First-Class Insights on the Airline Business

From the boardroom to the runway, Davidson Wildcats are helping the world take flight. We caught up with six alums—leading the way at Delta, United, and American Airlines—to discuss the "magic" of aviation and how their liberal arts foundation helps them solve the industry's most complex puzzles.

Medical Murder Mystery: Ed Jones III ’77 Delves Into A Case That Shocked Charlotte

A horrific 2006 murder sent Ed Jones on a quest to understand what caused a devout father to kill his twin daughters. Learn how a network of Davidson College alumni helped Jones publish his investigation into mental illness and medication in the book, Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder.

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How the First Olympic Games Shaped Modern Competition

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The discussion explores the evolution of the games from a sacred religious sanctuary at Olympia to today's "moving circus" of international host cities. From track and field parallels to the history of olive-leaf crowns, this Q&A highlights the ancient traditions that still form the heart of Olympic contests.

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Immersed in Innovation: Davidson College Students Bring Liberal Arts Thinking to Truist Event

Davidson College students spark fresh ideas for how Truist can connect with sports fans in smarter, more meaningful ways at University Immersive Learning Experience.

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Beyond the Red Carpet: My Winter Break at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

Discover how a Davidson College student used the Alvarez Grant to volunteer at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival. From networking with directors Joachim Trier and Annemarie Jacir to exploring documentary filmmaking as a tool for social change, learn how Davidson supports international students through career-shaping winter break opportunities.

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‘Nobody Expects Revolutions Until They Happen’: Prof. Silvana Toska on Iran’s Unprecedented Unrest

Davidson College Political Science Professor Silvana Toska analyzes the unprecedented unrest in Iran and the regime’s efforts to suppress dissent through extreme violence. The conversation explores how economic collapse, regional instability and an aging leadership challenge the government’s survival. Toska also discusses the regional implications of a weakened Iran and the complexities of U.S. involvement.

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Life Well Lived: The Love Story That Changed Davidson College

Missy Boaz Woodward ’73 blazed a trail thousands would follow. Every woman who calls Davidson College alma mater is connected to her life, her courage and her lasting impact. Learn more.

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Where the Wounds Still Breathe: One Student’s Trip to South Africa

In this blog post, Branton Onsongo Mogeni ’28 shares lessons from his self-exploratory and reflective learning experience in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, funded through the Dean Rusk International Travel Grant.

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