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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.
Portrait of the Artist: John MacMahon ’95 Brings Muholi to Davidson College
A love for art and a passion for Davidson College inspires an alum to bring the work of a widely celebrated South African artist-activist to Davidson. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Alum’s Life, Friendships and Courage in the Face of ALS
Wells Black ’94 passed away last year from complications of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. In his final months, a group of Wildcats decided to honor their friend and his courageous fight by setting up the Wells Black ’94 Scholarship at Davidson College.
Davidson College Unveils Plans for Memorial to Honor the Enslaved and Exploited
Davidson College selected artist Hank Willis Thomas to create the sculpture “With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited.” He’ll work with the architectural firm Perkins&Will. The bronze sculpture will rest prominently on the campus lawn and be visible from Main Street. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Compassionate Physician and Great Tennis Talent
Davidson College women’s tennis great Emmy Knobloch ’82 played an inspired game, and inspired patients and colleagues in her chosen profession of medicine. Her family has honored her memory with a new women’s tennis scholarship. Learn more.
Scholarship Supports Outstanding Track & Field Scholar-Athletes
The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former Davidson College employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Davidson Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 Davidson Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of Davidson College graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Professor Whose ‘Joyful Wonder’ Inspired Countless Students Honored By Alums
The William K. Mahony Fund for Contemplative Practice and Learning honors a beloved Davidson College professor whose impact is felt across generations of students. Learn more.
New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role
Davidson College’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters ’89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.
Couple Honors Son With Commitment to ‘Athletics Done Right’ Project
Davidson College alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the college’s transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.
New Racial Equity Endowment Honors Alum’s Life, Service
Davidson College alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.
Alum Behind Davidson’s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.
Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
Davidson College trustee Cintra Pollack ’99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
Davidson Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen’s Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the Davidson College community’s commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem ’92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware ’78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to Davidson in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at Davidson College comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.