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How I Found Davidson
Three current students from around the world share how they found and chose to attend Davidson College.
College Trustees Approve Acknowledgment and Naming Policy
Davidson College naming policy to guide future decision-making. Learn more.
$25 Million Investment from The Duke Endowment Supports Three Hallmarks of Davidson College
The Duke Endowment has committed $25 million to fund scholarships, faculty positions and out-of-classroom learning experiences for students.
Davidson College Goes Permanently Test-Optional
Davidson College is making permanent its test-optional policy for applicants for admission. Learn more.
Davidson Sports: ’Cats Stats, Student Fan Section and Pep Band
Four Davidson College students share how they've gotten involved with different aspects of college athletics including data analytics, pep band, and the fan section.
Take Risks, Ask Hard Questions, Explore New Things: Endowed Professorship Honors Prof. Scott Denham
Alum honors Davidson College professor by funding an endowed professorship in his name. Learn more about the Denham Family Professorship in the Humanities.
Senior Who Helped Get Friend Released From Prison Recognized on “Ellen”
Davidson College senior Brandon Reid made a guest appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The popular show featured the story of Reid’s efforts to help his childhood friend. Watch the segment.
$10M Commitment Names Fieldhouse, Honors President Quillen’s Leadership
A $10 million commitment to Davidson College’s new athletics initiative, “Athletics Done Right - The Next Step,” honors President Carol Quillen and moves the college closer to enhanced athletics facilities for the entire college community and fans.
Author Jack Livings ’96 on Reading Deeply and Finding Joyfulness in Language
Award-winning author of The Dog and The Blizzard Party Jack Livings ’96 visited campus as the Abbott Lecture Series speaker. He met with students to talk about his craft. Read more.
9th Annual #AllinforDavidson Exceeds 2700 Donors and $1.3 Million Raised in a Day
From coast to coast and across the globe, members of the Davidson community shared why they are “all in” for Wildcat students, programs and more. By midnight, all goals were surpassed.
$5M Commitment Names Athletic Facility Field for Beloved Coach
A $5M commitment to the Athletics Done Right facility project honors a more than six-decade Davidson friendship, and an alum who dedicated his life and work to the college.
Recognizing Excellence: Phi Beta Kappa Fund Seeks Additional Support
Davidson students invited into Phi Beta Kappa, an honor for students' outstanding academic excellence, comes with a cost of over $100. To ensure students can be celebrated without being saddled by the price, consider giving to the fund.
On Course: "CHE 106, The Global Energy Challenge" Explained by Durwin Striplin
Energy powers our lives and shapes the geopolitical landscape. Learn more about one Davidson College course that helps students understand energy production on a massive scale.
John Ballard ’96 Led Team Tasked With Getting Americans Out of Ukraine
Davidson College alum John Ballard ’96 worked to get Americans safely out of Ukraine as consul general for U.S. Embassy Kyiv. Learn more.
Spotlight on Free Expression, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The college will celebrate free expression with public events and activities this week and next. Find out how to take part.
Still Working on Your Bracket? We Have Last-Minute Tips From the Experts
It’s March Madness, time and Davidson College’s leading ‘bracketologist’ has some advice for fans looking to for an NCAA tournament bracket slam dunk. Learn more.
Robert Lim ’91, M.D., Cares for Ukrainian Citizens in War Zone
Robert Lim, a surgeon and Davidson College alum, is volunteering to work in a war zone only a couple years after retiring from the Army. He is caring for the wounded and training civilian medics in Ukraine.
Disability Resources & Student Experience at Davidson College
ST Hammer '24, Gabby Morreale '23 and Malavika Kalani '24 reflect on their decision to come to Davidson, ways they've gotten involved in disability advocacy on campus and resources to support their student experience.
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 Beams in to Davidson From the International Space Station
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 gives Davidson College audience a glimpse into life in space, live from the International Space Station. For more, watch a video recording of the event.