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Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Davidson public health student shares her eye-opening experience in “PBH 375” and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how Davidson students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
Davidson Professor Strikes a Chord With Pioneering Pinball Research
Davidson College Professor Neil Lerner is pioneering the study of pinball music history and sound design. Learn more about his research on composers, game audio, and the transition from electromechanical to modern pinball machines.
Davidson Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one Davidson student joined Dance Ensemble with limited experience, finding confidence, community and global dance opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, and France.
Learning to Listen: A Bonner Scholar's Summer of Service in Cape Town
Film, Media & Digital Studies major Pablo Quintero ’28 reflects on his summer with a marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, with the Bonner Scholars program. He shares what he learned about himself and the ways he engages with communities around him. Learn more.
We Are Grateful
On this Thanksgiving holiday, the Davidson College community pauses to remember the many things we’re grateful for.
One-Woman Show: Hannah Lieberman ’18 Gets Whirlwind Start in the NYC Comedy Scene
Davidson College alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her upcoming show, Hysterical.
Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time: Leadership at Davidson College
At Davidson College, student ideas don’t just get heard - they drive progress. Learn how the Student Government Association (SGA) and student leaders build authentic relationships with the President, Dean of Students and Dean of Faculty to create real, collaborative change, and see how you can get involved to make your opinions matter on key campus issues, from social life to strategic planning.
Can the Industrial Revolution Prepare Us for the AI Era?
Machines have been “taking” jobs from humans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Davidson College Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe offers context on how history will define the AI era, and about the unique challenges of the current moment.
ChatGPA: Honor Councils Nationwide Navigate AI and Cheating
As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on Davidson College’s campus to discuss AI, cheating, campus culture and more.
What's the Endgame in Venezuela? Political Science Professor Explains U.S. Pressure Campaign
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, Davidson College expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse.
Finding Your Happy Place: The Little Moments That Make Up College Life
Senior Ellie Heald ’26 reflects back on the experiences that have made up her college experience – from chatting with friends on the way to class to taking in the fall foliage from her dance studio window, it’s the simple things in life that have made her Davidson College experience so special. Learn more in this photo essay.
In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn more about how a Davidson College student and community volunteers are working to preserve these stories.
Following the Music: Anthony Strouse ’28 on the Throughline that Brought Him to Davidson
Anthony Strouse '28 is making his mark on Davidson's music scene, performing in the orchestra and the band Orchid. Learn how faculty mentorship and other opportunities shaped his path from Texas to campus.
Simple Intervention for a Deadly Disease: Alum Leads on Malaria Breakthrough
Deaths from the mosquito-borne illness malaria disproportionately affect children under the age of 5—more than 1,200 children die of malaria every day, mostly in Africa. Davidson College alum Ross Boyce ’01 has identified a low-cost, culturally appropriate intervention that could save thousands of young lives.
Fostering Deliberative Discourse in a Liberal Arts Education
In this student blog, Arshiya Husain ’26 reflects on the political climate at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. Learn how programs like the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI) and Davidson’s individualized learning environment teach students to engage in respectful dialogue and embrace intellectual humility—skills essential for today’s complex world.
‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: Davidson College Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Hundreds of people gathered as Davidson College dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.
Three Members of Class of 2026 Recognized as Distinguished Military Graduates
Davidson College is represented by three Distinguished Military Graduates scheduled to graduate in May 2026. Congratulations to Cadets Marc Koch, Hannah Casey and Philip Greenwood. Learn more.
Kenya's Best: KenSAP Scholars Thrive, Enrich Life at Davidson
Explore how Davidson College partners with the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP) to empower talented Kenyan students, fostering their academic success and enriching the campus community.
Designing My Major at a Liberal Arts College
Can't find the major you want? Learn how a student designed a Disability Studies major, blending academics, activism and career prep through the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) at Davidson College.
A Prescription for Success: Scholarship Boosts Future Medical Professionals
The Dr. Oksoon Kim Scholarship, created through the estate of the fund’s namesake, was designed for Davidson students in their junior and senior years who have an interest in pursuing careers in the medical field. Learn more.