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On April 11, Davidson College’s 2024 Spring Convocation celebrated the academic, athletic, artistic and many other achievements of its students, and recognized some faculty and staff members who contribute to their success. Read more.
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.
A senior approaching graduation, Ruby Zhou '24 reflects on her time at Davidson College in this letter to her past high school self on making the college decision and anticipating all to come as a member of the Wildcat community.
Carlos Alvarez brought his family and sharp business acumen with him when he emigrated from Mexico in 1986. He helped turn Corona into a blockbuster brand in the United States and used his fortune, in part, to ensure that international students at Davidson College could seek the kinds of possibilities that he successfully pursued.
Anna Drake Warshaw '08 is a national leader in student-centered innovation in higher education. As president, Warshaw will collaborate with a board of presidents and council of chief academic officers to initiate and support ACS’s ongoing programs, oversee the consortium’s strategic plan, and cultivate new opportunities for partnership and collaboration that advance the liberal arts.
Davidson College Alum Ryland Pitts ’20 has been awarded a 2024 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. The State Department fellowship, which includes support for a master’s degree program and domestic and international internships, places him on track to become a U.S. diplomat.
April is National Poetry Month and Davidson College bursts with a community full of talented poets and creatives. Poetry, art and literature abound in Hobart Park, a student produced literary magazine. The North Carolina College Media Association recently awarded Hobart Park with a 2023 Best of Show recognition. Learn more.
In February, Abbott Scholars in Davidson College’s English Department had the opportunity to attend the AWP (Association of Writers & Writer Programs) Conference in Kansas City. Check out their photos and reflections.
A student describes how taking a class with Davidson College’s music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.
A Davidson College audience got some insider insight about public health leaders’ thinking and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The college recently hosted a talk, “Lessons from the COVID-19 Response: Reflections on Masking," with John T. Brooks, infectious disease expert with the CDC. Learn more.
The men’s NCAA basketball tournament begins this week — March Madness is upon us. A Davidson College professor has advice for hoops fans hoping to create winning brackets. Read more.
Author and Davidson College McGee Professor of Creative Writing Rone Shavers talks Afrofuturism, mind-blowing fiction and what it takes to push against convention. Read more.
In the Davidson College biology course “Insects and People,” students learn about the many ways insects, the animal group with the largest percentage of organisms, interact with humans. Learn more.
Davidson College boosts economic vitality of the Charlotte area and state of North Carolina, supporting nearly $500 million of economic impact annually, according to a new study. The college’s commitment to community service and the development of future leaders demonstrates a broader influence that extends far beyond its campus. Learn more.
Three environmental studies students at Davidson College share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.
Online sports betting begins in North Carolina on March 11. Davidson College Professor Sean McKeever explores the ethical issues and potential pitfalls that could result. Learn more.
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.
Her leadership roles across campus and the friendships she made at Davidson prepared Aditi Ghatlia ’18 for a career in law. Working as a litigator on the West Coast, she continues to seek out communities and experiences where she can make a difference.
As Assistant Professor of Physics at the College of the Holy Cross, Ryan Kozlowski ’16 encourages his students to grow and take part in the research process, offering the kind of support he received from his Davidson mentors.
Four political science majors share their experiences with Davidson in Washington, an immersive summer opportunity for Davidson College students. Learn more.