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Better Listening, Healthier Communities: Support Expands Impact of Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ’98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.
Davidson College Celebrates Pioneering Women by Investing in Students
Sue McAvoy ’77, from Davidson College’s first class of women to attend all four years, has created the Pioneer Internship Fund. It will help cover student expenses while they hold low-paying or non-paying intern positions. It also honors Davidson’s 50+Years of Coeducation this fall. Learn more.
‘All Pull Together’: Davidson College Freedom Schools in Photos
The Brenda H. Tapia CDF Freedom Schools at Davidson College combines literacy education with the joy of movement and support of community. Learn more.
Battle of the On-Campus Dining Locations at Davidson College
Choosing a college with a variety of good food options is important. Emma Goldfarb ’24 ranks her favorite spots for dining on Davidson College's campus.
A College Love Story: New Stephen Curry ’10 Documentary to Make Its World Premiere
The new documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated” premieres Friday, July 21, in select theaters and on Apple TV+. The film documents Curry’s improbable journey from overlooked high school recruit to Davidson College men’s basketball star to NBA legend. From Davidson to the Silicon Valley, Africa to Europe, Curry’s college community will gather to watch.
Magic Numbers: How to Tilt the Odds of Winning the Lottery, or Powerball Jackpot, in Your Favor
You’re hundreds of times more likely to get hit by lightning than to win the lottery, but Davidson College math professor Tim Chartier dares us to dream with some tips for creating your ticket. Learn more.
Davidson College Closes Out Fiscal Year With Exemplary Fundraising and Engagement Results
Alums, families show support for Davidson College through generous philanthropy and active participation in activities and programs that benefit students. Read more.
Eric Jones ’19 Goes Bananas for Baseball
Eric Jones ’19 has serious baseball chops that took him from the Davidson College Wildcats to the major leagues. He still plays real baseball with The Savannah Bananas, “The Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball” but gets to have a lot of silly fun on the field. After all, why just hit, catch and run when you can dance, do handstands and delight fans? Learn more.
Engineering at a Liberal Arts College: Davidson Students Build Hydrogen-Powered Go-Kart
Physics students Mallory Justis ’24, Branner D'Amato ’24 and Pat Kielb ’24 reflect on their process designing and building a hydrogen-powered go-kart and the ways you can pursue engineering interests at Davidson College.
My Summer Research Testing the ‘Three Sisters’
Ty Cryan ’24 digs into research with Davidson College’s Farm and Biology Department as part of a larger relationship with the Catawba Nation.
‘A Sharp Mind and an Open Heart’: Davidson College Welcomes New Chaplain
Julia Watkins ’14 brings deep experience with interfaith initiatives and community partnerships to her role as chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life at Davidson College. Learn more.
Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire ‘True Likeness’ Exhibition
Davidson College exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it’s headed next.
Twelve Young Davidson Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young Davidson alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Chaplain Rob Spach Looks Back On 30 Years of Service
After 3 decades as Chaplain of Davidson College, Rob Spach retires from Davidson August 4. As he embraces this next phase of life, we asked him to reflect on his time on campus.
She Lived It and Now Returns to Thailand to Help Refugees With Mental Health, Education Needs
Davidson College student Taw Meh ’25 returns to the country of her birth and to the refugee camp where she spent part of her childhood to help provide mental health and other critical services. Learn more.
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.
Just in Time for Father’s Day: Survey Shows Support for Paternity Leave Is Surging
Support for parental leave for mothers and fathers is on the rise, according to a new survey from researchers at Davidson College, Ball State and Purdue. Learn more.
Not Just Neural Networks: The Wide Reach of One Prof’s Teaching and Research
Renowned neuroscientist Julio Ramirez has mentored generations of students who performed graduate level work at Davidson College in areas such as Alzheimer’s research. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) honored Ramirez, the R. Stuart Dickson Professor of Psychology, with a lifetime achievement award for mentorship.
College Celebrates Employee Contributions to a Year for the Books
Davidson College employees celebrate milestones and honor exceptional service. Read more.
Political Science Prof: 1960s Controversy Echoes Questions Around Justice Thomas
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s personal dealings have raised ethical questions, but a Davidson College political science professor says we’ve been here before. Learn more.