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Knotty Knowledge: The Staying Power of Ties That Bind
From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a Davidson College assistant mathematics and computer science professor, and student researcher Vincent Reynolds ’26 are using knot theory to explore and develop knot games and puzzles.
Reunion Weekend 2025: A Joy From Start to Finish
Reunion Weekend 2025 at Davidson College brought together seventeen hundred alumni from all over the globe for a heartwarming celebration of service, friendship and reflection. Learn more.
Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons
Davidson College student Katriel Sander ’27 embarks on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter ’79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.
A Year in Pictures: Capturing the Sites and Scenes on Campus
From a new mascot to a new stadium to enduring traditions, the Davidson College community had quite a year in 2024-25. Photographers and videographers captured much of it.
RCC Action Day: 4 Davidson Students Promote Sustainability on the Hill
An environmental studies major at Davidson College shares her firsthand experience lobbying Congress on behalf of the Rachel Carson Council, exposing the environmental dangers of the biomass industry and encouraging student activism on climate issues.
Make It What You Want: West Coast Volunteer Builds Davidson Connections
Lauren Schassberger ’16 turned her Davidson College experience into a lifelong connection—first as a student leader, then as a dedicated alumna volunteer on the West Coast. Discover how she found joy, career success, and community.
Spotlight on Access Davidson, Davidson College's Fly-In Program
Students who participated in Davidson College's fly-in program, Access Davidson, reflect on what made the visit so special and why they decided to join our community. Learn more.
No Easy Fix for Low U.S. Birth Rate, Economics Professor Says
A declining birth rate is bad news for the economy. But Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe says there are no easy fixes for graying workforces.
Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
At Davidson College Steve Mirabello ’25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the college’s W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Smart, Funny and Tech Savvy: Grace McGuire ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
Grace McGuire ’25 plans to create digital content that cuts through the growing problems of disinformation and polarization. Those are among the many reasons the art history and digital studies major has been named a 2025 W. Thomas Smith Scholar. She’s Davidson College’s first Smith Scholar who will study for a Master of Philosophy degree in the Digital Humanities program at the University of Cambridge, one of the leading programs in the world.
Smith Scholars Aim to Cut Through Disinformation, Improve Education for All
Grace McGuire '25 and Steve Mirabello '25 are headed to the United Kingdom as this year's W. Thomas Smith Scholars. This scholarship honors graduating seniors for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character and community service. It models scholarships such as the Rhodes and Fulbright and pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Learn more about their work and where they're headed.
Caitlin Stehn ’24: One Year Out from Davidson, a Lifetime of Service Ahead
Biology major and public health minor Caitlin Stehn ’24 has dedicated her time to service, this year working with the nonprofit All Hearts and Hands to help rebuild Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Learn more.
Celebrating Davidson College Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future
Davidson College employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.
Discipline, Dedication and a Sprinkle of Luck: Meredith Nakano ’15 Dishes About Decade Since Davidson
In the decade since graduating from Davidson College, Meredith Nakano '15 has taught with Americorps, landed in a rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial career in the startup world and maintained strong Davidson connections.
Q&A with Martha Frye Baker ’81, Women ACT ACTivator
Martha Frye Baker ’81, a Women ACT ACTivator and supporter of the Wildcat Women Fund, believes in women-led philanthropy as it is inclusive and collaborative. Learn more.
Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to Davidson
Two Davidson College roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in Davidson College Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
President Hicks Says Davidson Alums Are Future Leaders In The Carolinas
In an interview with the talk show “Carolina Business Review,” Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 discussed a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence and the job market.
Haulin’ Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
Education is a Public Good
Davidson College President Doug Hicks reminded the class of 2025 graduates that the diploma they each earned represents a public good. It betters more than their own lives. The work they do boosts the economy, and their conduct in society models mutual respect. Learn more.