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Women ACT ACTivator Spotlight: Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79
Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79, a Women ACT ACTivator, believes in the power of women when they come together with a shared passion and purpose.
Wildcat Women Fund Spotlight: Maia Harrell ’20
Maia Harrell ’20 followed a strong line of women to Davidson. She is pleased about the opportunity to give through the Wildcat Women Fund and make a difference for those following in her Davidson footsteps.
Mario Martinez Estrada ’27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access
His family’s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ‘27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native –now a U.S. citizen–works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.
Davidson College Scholar-Musician Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Madeline Dierauf, a Davidson College senior and professional fiddler, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship Saturday, making her one of 32 Americans selected this year for one of the most prestigious graduate scholarships in the world. Learn more.
Davidson Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI
As AI tools proliferate, Davidson College faculty and students experiment to find ways to enhance learning and test limitations. Learn more.
Alumni Couple's Library Gift Brings New Gathering Place to Campus
Davidson College alums Jordan ’77 and Patti Phillips Clark ’77 have named the Clark Family Café in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. The rooftop café will become a central gathering space on campus. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at Davidson College develop last a lifetime.
A College Credit Turned Into a Career in Uniform
Alum Denise Fanuiel Blackwell became the first woman and first Black student to graduate from the Davidson College Reserve Officer Training Corps. On Veterans Day, we thank her and those who’ve served in the United States military for their service.
Spotlight on the Union Board, Davidson’s Biggest Social Programmers
President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado ’25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by Davidson’s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances.
5 Higher Education Developments to Watch During the Next Administration
Colleges and universities are bracing for what’s to come when control of the executive branch changes hands in January. Davidson College Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.
Leigha Hofmann ’25 on Dance, Davidson and Daring to Dream
During her time at Davidson College, Leigha Hofmann '25 has pursued a unique academic path that combines her passions for dance, psychology, and education. Learn more about the dancer, choreographer and leader.
Punk Rock Ph.D.: Jeremy Hunt ’03 Brings Creativity to Personal Pursuits and Projects for Alma Mater
An experimental musician and record label creator, Jeremy Hunt '03 reflects on how Davidson College shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.
Election Day and Beyond: Davidson College Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement
Davidson College’s long tradition of nurturing civil discourse and civic engagement will continue well beyond election day. Learn more about the college’s efforts to bridge partisan divides and educate students for lives of leadership and service.
Davidson College Remembers Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Price Zimmermann
Davidson College remembers T.C. Price Zimmerman, late vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. Zimmerman died Oct. 5.
DCI Forum Asks, ‘How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?’
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at Davidson College brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.
Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for Davidson College Students
Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan.
Growing with Purpose: Charlie Hinnant ’72 Fund Supports Naming of Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 as Innovator-in-Residence
Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 will be the next Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at Davidson College’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Ashur will help students innovate, learn and make connections as they develop new business ideas.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow ’28 writes about Davidson College sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making Davidson a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially.
Pardon Me, But I Disagree: Civility Rules At Phi-Eu Debate
The traditional Phi-Eu Debate showed that Davidson students can provide what the nation’s political climate needs: the capacity to disagree and debate civilly and respectfully.
Don’t Lose Heart: Maurice J. Norman ’20 Marries Poetry and Music in New Production
Writer and poet Maurice J. Norman ‘20 became fascinated with the Smithville community during his studies at Davidson College. It’s one of Mecklenburg County’s largest intact Black communities, and Norman shares its residents’ stories in Don’t Lose Heart, a live words-set-to-music production that debuts on November 2 in Cornelius.