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‘She Is Not a Footnote’: National Women’s History Museum Spotlights Pioneers, Changemakers

The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history. Museum president and CEO Frédérique Campagne Irwin, from Davidson College’s class of 1996, works to expand access and knowledge by reimagining what a cultural institution can look like in 2026 and in the age of AI.

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Why the World Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Sinners’

Explore the cultural and cinematic depth of the record-breaking horror film Sinners through a Q&A with Davidson College Professors Marcus Pyle and Randy Ingram. The discussion delves into the film's subversion of the Robert Johnson myth, its portrayal of 1930s racial tensions and how it redefines traditional vampire lore through the lens of Black artistry. 

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Fact, Fiction and ‘Hamnet’: Prof. Emerita Cynthia Lewis on Art and Grief

Davidson College Shakespeare scholar and Professor Emerita of English Cynthia Lewis discusses the confluence of grief and creativity in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. The book and its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation reimagine personal tragedy as the impetus for one of the playwright’s most beloved works.

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Discover life at Davidson College through the eyes of Ann Thompson ’27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in Cádiz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.

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Davidson College Featured in The Atlantic: "Don’t Call It ‘Intelligence’"

During a visit to present the 2026 Joel Connaroe Lecture at Davidson College, acclaimed author Charles Yu challenged our definitions of intelligence in the age of AI. In his recent piece in The Atlantic, “Don’t Call It ‘Intelligence,’” Yu draws from his campus lecture to caution against conflating technological capability with a fundamental human attribute. 

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Why ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Even More Radical Than It Looks

Davidson College English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers. The discussion dives into how modern cinema balances big-budget genre tropes with radical themes of insurgency and resistance.

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Presidents Give Voice to the Enduring Values That Have Guided Davidson College Across Time

Five Davidson College presidents, representing 42 years of leadership, gathered to discuss the enduring values of a liberal arts education amidst AI disruption and shifting higher education landscapes. The event came after the college announced more than $47 million of gift commitments to launch the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. Watch the event recording.

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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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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.