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Team Spirit: Cheer Program Reaches New Heights

The Davidson College cheer team has grown under the leadership of coach Kaylee Smith. Read more.

Prof. Brenda Flanagan Presents at Second Annual HEARTSongs Event

At the 2023 HEARTsongs event in Cornelius, NC, Professor Brenda Flanagan examined the African American experience through poetry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more.

Still Dreaming: Black Women Writers Offer Unflinching Honesty

Davidson College Assistant Professor of Africana and English studies Randi Gill-Sadler specializes in 20th century African American and Afro-Caribbean women writers. She encourages students to read the literature in conjunction with traditional historical accounts of the time periods covered. Learn more.

Davidson College Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree

On Sunday, February 26, Davidson was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.

Davidson Outdoors Ventures to Joshua Tree National Park

Davidson Outdoors Leaders Addie McDonough '23 and Isabel Morichi '23 reflect on their winter break trip to Joshua Tree National Park.

A Year of War: Ukrainian Students, Refugees Will Not Face Anniversary Alone

The Davidson College community has rallied to support Ukranian refugees in the wake of Russia's invasion. Learn more about the work being done to provide crucial assistance to Ukrainian refugees, to offer educational opportunities and to show solidarity in times of international crisis. 

Today, Celebrate Kindness With the Campus Community

On Friday, Feb. 17, it's Random Acts of Kindness Day, and Davidson College is celebrating a quality that defines our community. Find out more about the random, and not-so-random, happenings you can participate in to make today special.

Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2023

Professor Mark Sample Weighs In on Latest Changes To Crucial Twitter Tool

Nonprofits, researchers and others need the tool, known as the API, or Application Programming Interface, to analyze Twitter data because the sheer amount of information makes it impossible for a human to go through by hand. Learn More.

Black Student Coalition Celebrates 50th Anniversary on Campus

After more than 50 years, the Black Student Coalition at Davidson College is going strong. Learn about how this organization has contributed to the life of the campus and to the experience of Black students.

Finding Their STRIDE: Program Helps Students Thrive

Davidson College’s STRIDE program (Students Together Reaching for Individual Development and Education) offers peer support, social outings and practical advice for first year and transfer students. Many are the first in their families to go to college. Learn more.

Stubborn Core Inflation, Surging Job Market Cloud Outlook for Fed

Davidson College econ professor sheds light on Fed’s tightrope walk following latest interest rate hike. Learn more about how the move might affect inflation.

Prof. Amanda Martinez Wins Inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award

Davidson College Professor Amanda Martinez wins the inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award through the Latina/o Communication Studies Division & La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association. Learn more.

Our Present and Future Is Multilingual Education

Courtney Fortunato ’24 shares their experience as an Education Scholar with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022.

Art After COVID-19

Lucy Helene ’25 shares her experience as a Fellow with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022, when she worked with the Arts+,  a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte that works to provide accessible art education to all populations.

Music for the Masses: CMA Honors Talent Agent John Huie ’78 for Lifetime Achievements

John Huie ‘78 spent his Davidson College years bringing popular musicians to campus. He now represents musicians such as Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. On Jan. 30, the Country Music Association (CMA) honored him with a lifetime achievement award for bringing music to the world.

Teachings from Hope Haven, a Recovery Community

Emma Begley-Collier ’25 shares her experience working in a recovery community as a Summer Intern with Davidson College’s Center for Civic Engagement.

Davidson College Professor Named ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow

Caroline Fache, chair of French and Francophone Studies and director of the Global Literary Theory Program, has been named an Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow. The professor of Africana Studies and Bacca Professor of Humanities is one of 10 ACS scholars to receive the award, which is supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Stephen Curry Doc Debuts to Capacity Crowd at Sundance Film Fest

Stephen Curry ’10, his Davidson College teammates and former Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop received a warm welcome in snowy Utah for the world premiere of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated. Learn more.

First-Gen Students Get a Healthy Dose of Fun and College Know-How

Nasir Jean-Paul ’24 shares his experience as a Summer Intern with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022.