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Davidson College economist weighs in on the latest anticipated move to control inflation by the Federal Reserve–another interest rate hike. Find out more.

Davidson College’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters ’89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.

The stakes are high as Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro faces off with Former President Lula da Silva. Davidson College professor Britta Crandall weighs in on the issues Brazilians care about, Bolsonaro’s playbook and how the country is preparing for Sunday’s highly anticipated run-off election. Learn more.

Charlotte native Daniel Heath to lead Davidson Forum, a new platform to explore Reformed faith’s role in liberal arts, religious inclusion, social ethics and justice.

Every year, students and their families miss out on free money for college. By filling out the FAFSA, families can increase their chances of getting financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study positions. Learn more.

Davidson College alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the college’s transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.

The latest in the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween Kills, opens today in theatres. A Davidson College music professor talks about the role of John Carpenter’s unsettling score in this latest installment.

Davidson College alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.

Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.

As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, regions in the storm's path, including the North Carolina western mountain regions, are anticipating potential impacts. Read more.

Davidson College Biology Professor Dave Wessner and students incorporate art in a course to study the biology of COVID-19 and produce a powerful exhibit now on display. Learn more.

Retired Foreign Service Officer and former business executive Dan Crocker, Davidson College’s new director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, encourages students to spend time abroad. He says it’s an invaluable experience for whatever career path they choose. Learn more.

New Davidson College edX courses powered by a $100,000 edX grant will help learners hone “essential human skills.” The courses are open to learners around the world. Read more.

The Kyiv City Ballet makes a stop at Davidson College as part of its U.S. tour. The company, stranded in France when the invasion of Ukraine began, has not returned home since. Learn more.

Davidson College tenure track faculty positions available in areas including Africana Studies and non-Western visual and performing arts. Learn more.

The first-responders among Davidson College’s alums lean on education and experience as pandemic and disasters test their know-how, leadership skills and the systems that hold society together. Learn more. 

Davidson College appoints former head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop as first Leader-in-Residence, a role that will extend his expertise to the entire college community and beyond. Learn more.

The Royal Shakespeare Company makes its return to Davidson College for a jam-packed four-day residency. Learn more about opportunities to engage with the RSC.

A beloved local community center is among the latest to benefit from Davidson College alum Stephen Curry’s efforts to provide safe places to play for children all over the country. Learn more.