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Stephen Curry ’10, his Davidson College teammates and former Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop received a warm welcome in snowy Utah for the world premiere of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated. Learn more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a college holiday. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many regional events planned in celebration of King’s life. Learn more.

Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. Davidson College Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.

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

Davidson College and U.S. Bank partner to offer a glimpse into the future with the 2023 economic forecast. Experts talk inflation, interest rates, the stock market, housing and other factors that could impact consumer behavior. Find out more. 

Davidson College Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.

People and experiences enrich our lives, and the holidays spark the sharing of those traditions and memories that bring us joy. In this video, Davidson College students and President Doug Hicks ’90 glimpse back and across the celebrations, foods and people that make their holidays special.

Davidson College celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.

The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former Davidson College employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.

Website and scholarly resource created by Davidson College professor and focused on Avant Garde artist, poet and entrepreneur Mina Loy gets Modern Language Association accolade.

The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 Davidson Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of Davidson College graduates in medical careers. Learn more.

A project co-curated by Davidson College’s Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at Davidson inspired her work. Read more.

Sometimes it’s the spur-of-the-moment stories that have the happiest endings.

Lori Pitts ’12 is a perfect example of the ways a liberal arts education can shift perspectives and open minds to new possibilities.

The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has announced four winners of the 2022 Avinger Impact Fund. Each student-led company received at least $5,000 to help move their work forward. Learn more.

When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.

Stephen Curry '10 returned to Davidson College in August to celebrate his graduation, jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction. Here, he talks with classmate and author David Dennis Jr. '08 about staying grounded, speaking out and his improbable journey to basketball legend status. Read more.

This Davidson College alum travels the world to capture images of artwork that is as distinct as the urban centers it inhabits. Read more.

Davidson College alums have worked with some of the biggest names in music. Find out more about their influence behind the scenes. 

Davidson College appoints former head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop as first Leader-in-Residence. Learn more.