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Davidson College Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, Davidson College celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at Davidson and the initiatives the funds will support.
New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of Davidson Resident Roosevelt Wilson
An anonymous donor and Davidson College alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of Davidson who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.
Women’s Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family
Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at Davidson College, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the college’s women’s soccer program.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
Davidson College awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
New Home for Wildcat Spirit: Stadium Opens to Sticks, Pigskin and Celebration
The new Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House elevates the scholar-athlete and fan experience, and bolsters recruitment of Division 1 athletes. The facility will be officially christened during a day of activities this weekend. Learn more.
Transformative $60 Million Gift, the Largest in Davidson College History, Supports Academic Hub of Campus
The Duke Endowment has made a $60 million gift to Davidson College, the largest in the institution’s history, in support of a transformed Davidson College library. Learn more.
Davidson College Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the college’s history, will transform the Davidson College experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at Davidson College
Davidson College announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
’Cats Go Wild for #AllinforDavidson, Raise $1.2 Million in a Day
The Davidson College community went “All In” for an extraordinary day, raising more than $1.2 million from nearly 3,000 donors in 49 states and nine countries for scholarships, athletic programs, student research and more.
Support for Davidson College Arboretum a Boon for Beauty and the Environment
Recognized as the most beautiful campus in the country by College Rover, Davidson College became a national arboretum in 1986. A gift by alum John Saunders launches a new arboretum endowment. Read more.
Finding a Place, Creating a Legacy: Alvin Atkinson ’81 Pays It Forward
Alvin Atkinson '81 overcame challenges to find his place at Davidson College, get involved, and develop a lifelong commitment to leadership and service that impacts current scholar-athlete Malik McDaniel '25. Learn more.
Basketball, Rock Bands & World Travel: Bertis Downs ’78 Supports Life-Changing Study Abroad Opportunities for Today’s Wildcats
At Davidson College, R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs ’78 discovered a love for the music business that led to a career full of international travel. Now, he’s making study abroad experiences accessible to Davidson students. Learn more.
Better Off Co-Ed: These Guys Worked to Open Davidson’s Doors to Women
In the late 1960’s Davidson College’s Commission on Coeducation concluded that the then- all-male college was missing out on some of the brightest and most talented potential students: Women. The commission included faculty, trustees and three students who urged college leaders to open its doors to women, “or slowly atrophy.” Trustees in 1972 voted unanimously to admit women as full-time students.
Better Listening, Healthier Communities: Support Expands Impact of Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ’98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.
Davidson College Celebrates Pioneering Women by Investing in Students
Sue McAvoy ’77, from Davidson College’s first class of women to attend all four years, has created the Pioneer Internship Fund. It will help cover student expenses while they hold low-paying or non-paying intern positions. It also honors Davidson’s 50+Years of Coeducation this fall. Learn more.
Davidson College Closes Out Fiscal Year With Exemplary Fundraising and Engagement Results
Alums, families show support for Davidson College through generous philanthropy and active participation in activities and programs that benefit students. Read more.
Beloved Mentor’s Legacy Honored Through New Name for Freedom Schools
Brenda Tapia served as a mentor and mother figure for many Black youth as the head of the Davidson College Love of Learning program. Now, her name will forever be linked to another program that lifts up children—The Brenda Tapia CDF (Children’s Defense Fund) Freedom Schools®. Learn more.
Making Change and Building Community: Theatre Group Gets Second Act
Nancy and Phil Kukura ’57 believe in the power of art to create social change. Their gift will empower the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a Davidson College partnership with North Carolina A&T State University, to present diverse stories to new audiences. Read more.
Honoring Bob McKillop’s Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats
As wide-reaching changes sweep through college sports, Joel ’67 and Cheryle Williamson are investing in the future of Davidson Athletics. Read more.
Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #AllinforDavidson Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors
The Davidson College community showed up in a big way to support #AllinforDavidson, the college’s annual giving day. Learn more.