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Leading With Integrity: A Spotlight on Davidson’s Student Government Association

Student Body President-elect Maya Rajeh ’27 shares how Davidson College’s Student Government Association (SGA) drives campus change—from sustainability and dining improvements to the inaugural Celebration of Honor Week. Learn how Davidson students turn feedback into action within our close-knit liberal arts community.

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Experiencing Deaf Language and Culture in Far Away Places

Davidson College senior Brooke Lackey ’26, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), grew up in a close, supportive community where her family felt comfortable and communicated easily through American Sign Language. As a 2026 Thomas J. Watson Fellow, she plans to spend the next year learning other sign languages while exploring the challenges facing Deaf people around the world and seeking ways to create more caring communities.

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Conserving Nature, Predicting Changing Water Patterns

Neve Rauscher ’26, a Davidson College environmental studies major, has been selected as a member of the Watson Foundation’s 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. A Belk Scholar and Davidson Outdoors leader, she’ll travel the world to see how communities are adapting to the impact of climate change on their water systems.

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Two Davidson College Students Awarded Watson Fellowships

The Watson Foundation has named Davidson College seniors Brooke Lackey and Neve Rauscher as fellows in its 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. Lackey will study sign language and Deaf culture in several countries. Rauscher will explore how communities adapt to climate warming and changing water patterns.

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Charlise Dunn '26 Selected by Toronto Tempo in 2026 WNBA Draft

Charlise Dunn '26 has made Davidson College history as the first Wildcat drafted into the WNBA. Selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection and Victoria, Australia native is the first Davidson player drafted since Stephen Curry in 2009. Learn more.

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Ask a Wildcat: Brant Simmons ’28

Meet Brant Simmons ’28, a Davidson College double major in educational studies and gender and sexuality studies. Discover how Brant has explored experiential learning through research on educational equity, study abroad programs in Northern Ireland and Denmark, and his life as a Bonner Scholar and "Mugger" at Nummit.

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Fraternity Life at Davidson College

Explore how fraternity life at Davidson College fosters lifelong mentorship and philanthropy through the experience of Gabe Garcia ’26. In this blog post, he shares how meals work, what brotherhood is like, and the variety of service projects his fraternity has taken on in the community.

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Living at Davidson: A Guide to Our Residential Community

Go behind the scenes into the residence halls at Davidson College. From historic first-year dorms to transitional independent senior apartments, find out where you’ll study, sleep and build community during your four years. 

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From Döner to Drama: My Spring Break Trip to Berlin

Learn how Rosa Ramirez ’26 stepped into the physical spaces of her senior thesis during a Berlin field trip, conducting independent, funded and global research while experiencing German culture and language beyond the Davidson campus.

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Discover life at Davidson College through the eyes of Ann Thompson ’27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in Cádiz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.

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Thursday Livestream to Shed Light on Shifting Economy

Despite the economy showing resilience in terms of growth, Americans continue to express widespread anxiety driven by the knock-on effects of the war in Iran, cost of living and a slowing labor market. A Davidson College alum and former VP of academic affairs, now vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will share their thoughts in a livestreamed conversation. 

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‘She Is Not a Footnote’: National Women’s History Museum Spotlights Pioneers, Changemakers

The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history. Museum president and CEO Frédérique Campagne Irwin, from Davidson College’s class of 1996, works to expand access and knowledge by reimagining what a cultural institution can look like in 2026 and in the age of AI.