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Haulin’ Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
From Outdoors to Whiteboards: Kenan Wood ’25 Awarded Churchill Scholarship
Kenan Wood ’25 is the first Davidson College student to be awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. The scholarship offers full funding for top American students in STEM fields to attend a master’s degree research program at Cambridge University’s Churchill College. Wood, a mathematics and computer science double major, is one of 16 students in the United States to receive the scholarship this year.
Workshops, Masterclasses, and an Extravaganza Concert Highlight Mandolin Symposium
The Davidson College Traditional Music Series is presenting a weekend-long Mandolin Symposium on February 7-8, 2025. The symposium features concerts on Friday and Saturday night, and an afternoon full of masterclasses/workshops with master mandolinists.
Admission 101: Why It’s Important to Let Us Know You’re Interested in Davidson, and How
Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips for demonstrating interest in the admission process, while also breaking down what it means to connect with colleges and universities in an authentic way.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera’s Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at Davidson College, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
New Administration Clouds Economic Outlook For New Year
Three economic experts share their outlook on what 2025 might hold. No surprise: The incoming Trump administration is a wild card. Tariffs and regulations will play a major role in the American and the global economy.
Law and Quarter: Davidson Mock Trial Program Turns 25
A student started Davidson College’s mock trial program, and 25 years later, students still run it. Competing in tournaments across the country, the program draws in everyone from aspiring attorneys to theatre majors to future scientists.
My First Semester at Davidson
Ashley Rangel ’28 reflects on her first semester at Davidson College as a scholar athlete, an illustrator of children’s books and a member of the Student Government Association.
Hurricane Casts Long Shadow, But Helpers Emerge from the Darkness
The devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene has affected students, faculty and staff whose families and friends were in harm’s way and many Davidson College alumni who live in counties in the southeast that were in the path of the storm. One alum, Mary Jo Clark '79, shares her story in the Davidson Journal AfterWord.
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald ’04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world’s top publications. She’s crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Davidson College: What You Can Do
In this new 30-second spot, meet the individuals who make Davidson College a community where you find support for your aspirations, inspiration to innovate, and an experience that emphasizes leadership and service.
Syrian TV Previewed Fall of Assad and Offers a Look at What Might Follow
Syrian television dramas offered a compelling – and surprisingly critical – look at Syrian life under Bashar al-Assad. They frequently subverted the grand narratives of the Baath party regime, skewered the brutal dictator, and predicted his cowardly flight. Some miniseries even offered insight into what might come next in the turbulent days after a dictator’s downfall. Learn more.
A Season to Come Together: Warm Wishes From Davidson College
This holiday season, we wish you peace and joy from Davidson College. Please take a moment to watch a brief video message from campus.
Davidson College Names Saj Thakkar Head Football Coach
Saj Thakkar will take the helm of Davidson College football as head coach. Thakkar brings to the program a record of success and a commitment to academic excellence. Read more.
‘Most Ordinary, Extraordinary Person’ Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64 Dies
Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64, a powerhouse on budget and defense issues known for bipartisan civility, died Dec. 14 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Read more.
A Library Love Story: Davidson Couple Supports Community and Learning
Davidson alums Lea Williams ’13 and Max Henry ’14, who fell in love within the walls of E.H. Little Library, are helping create a transformative space for faculty and staff within The George Lawrence Abernethy Library that fosters community and connection. Learn more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of Davidson’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Finding Home Thousands of Miles Away
Davidson College students from the western United States reflect on how they've found home on the east coast and offer advice to prospective students also considering college further from home.
Room for Reading: Family Honors Davidson College Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors Davidson College alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.