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Toshaani Goel ’24 shares how she applied the lessons of Davidson College’s Humanities Program to a difficult social situation while WWOOF-ing in rural Maine.

The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Davidson College is pleased to publicly announce the first eleven members of the Class of 2024.

For her senior capstone, Grace Rooker '24 spent five weeks in Kenya assessing the ecological impact of small-scale gold mining on stream ecosystems.

Davidson College’s Class of 2027 celebrated another important rite by running in the annual Cake Race on Aug. 31. Tropical Storm Idalia postponed the race for a day—and Thursday’s clear, sunny skies with low humidity offered optimal running weather. The tradition for students to run for cake began in 1930 as a track coach’s recruitment tool.

Davidson College competes at the highest level academically and athletically. Today the college unveiled a new logo and visual identity that reflects the qualities that distinguish Davidson. Learn more.

Davidson College is examining the history of the Beaver Dam plantation house and property in an effort to determine how best to preserve the property and utilize it as an educational site for the college and the public. Learn more.

Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.

Orientation Team Leaders share what to expect during Davidson College’s New Student Orientation and offer advice for first year and transfer students alike on making the most of your transition into the Davidson community.

Jacob Kim '26 reflects on his experience with Davidson College's Humanities Program, which seeks to bring different disciplinary perspectives to the big questions of life. Created for first years beginning their academic journeys at Davidson, the Humes program includes lectures and discussions led by faculty from across disciplines. Learn more in this short video series.

With Swifties around the world rejoicing at the release of Taylor Swift's rerecorded ‘1989,’ sociology professor Aarushi Bhandari found joy at the Eras Tour and a reminder that what happens online doesn’t always translate to the real world.

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ’98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.

Sue McAvoy ’77, from Davidson College’s first class of women to attend all four years, has created the Pioneer Internship Fund. It will help cover student expenses while they hold low-paying or non-paying intern positions. It also honors Davidson’s 50+Years of Coeducation this fall. Learn more.

The Brenda H. Tapia CDF Freedom Schools at Davidson College combines literacy education with the joy of movement and support of community. Learn more. 

Choosing a college with a variety of good food options is important. Emma Goldfarb ’24 ranks her favorite spots for dining on Davidson College's campus.

The new documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated” premieres Friday, July 21, in select theaters and on Apple TV+. The film documents Curry’s improbable journey from overlooked high school recruit to Davidson College men’s basketball star to NBA legend. From Davidson to the Silicon Valley, Africa to Europe, Curry’s college community will gather to watch.

You’re hundreds of times more likely to get hit by lightning than to win the lottery, but Davidson College math professor Tim Chartier dares us to dream with some tips for creating your ticket. Learn more.

Alums, families show support for Davidson College through generous philanthropy and active participation in activities and programs that benefit students. Read more.

Eric Jones ’19 has serious baseball chops that took him from the Davidson College Wildcats to the major leagues. He still plays real baseball with The Savannah Bananas, “The Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball” but gets to have a lot of silly fun on the field. After all, why just hit, catch and run when you can dance, do handstands and delight fans? Learn more.

Physics students Mallory Justis ’24, Branner D'Amato ’24 and Pat Kielb ’24 reflect on their process designing and building a hydrogen-powered go-kart and the ways you can pursue engineering interests at Davidson College.

Ty Cryan ’24 digs into research with Davidson College’s Farm and Biology Department as part of a larger relationship with the Catawba Nation.