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The Davidson College community explored questions and ideas, looked ahead and celebrated in a series of events around the inauguration of the college’s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90. The week culminated in an investiture ceremony but was bookended by community celebrations full of food and fun, and public discussions dedicated to a planned memorial to the enslaved and exploited, and Davidson’s future.

Davidson College inaugurated Douglas A. Hicks ’90 as its 19th president. “For any liberal arts education to go beyond understanding our world to shaping it, we need hope,” he said. “We dare to hope for a future that is more equitable and humane, with less suffering and division than we see today.” Learn more.

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.

Davidson College is hosting a series of community events this week culminating in the inauguration of Doug Hicks as its 19th president on Friday. Waffle (cones) will be included.

Charlotte Magazine's profile of President Douglas A. Hicks, capturing his first weeks on campus.

Davidson College names Shelley Rigger VPAA and dean of faculty, announces chief diversity officer position. Read more.

Stephen Curry ’10, the NBA’s reigning MVP, returned to Davidson College for a ceremony celebrating his graduation, induction into the school’s Hall of Fame, and the retirement of his jersey and number. Learn more.

Today we welcome Davidson College’s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90. Read more.

Davidson College’s class of 2020 came from far and near to celebrate a commencement ceremony postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic postponed their ceremony; two years later, Davidson College’s class of 2020 returns to celebrate commencement. College trustees helped cover their travel costs. Read more.

Davidson College’s class of 2022 enjoyed a sun- and surprise-filled commencement Sunday. Read more.

The Board of Trustees today voted to elect Douglas A. Hicks as Davidson College’s next president. Hicks, who is currently Dean of Oxford College of Emory University, will take office August 1.

Davidson College President Carol Quillen informed the college’s Board of Trustees today that the 2021-2022 school year will be her last as president.

Willie Deese, a highly successful senior pharmaceutical executive, came back to Davidson to accept an honorary degree at the college’s commencement ceremony this week. His parents worked for the college and taught their nine children the values of hard work and education.

Davidson College storytelling initiative invites Black alumni and students to share their stories. The narratives will live in the college's archive and be made available through a website.

Hundreds of employees joined a virtual gathering to applaud each other’s efforts and celebrate colleagues who were presented with awards for their dedication and service to students.

Carol Quillen and Davidson are featured in a recent Politico story that makes the case that liberal arts colleges are showing how higher ed can move forward through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.