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During his time at Davidson, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.

When Austin Rios '99 was recently consecrated as the ninth Episcopalian Bishop for the Diocese of California, he incorporated a memory from his time at Davidson College into the ceremony. Learn more about Prof. Jennifer Stasack's composition, The Light Shines, and how its message left a lasting impression.

A student describes how taking a class with Davidson College’s music department helped him discover his love of playing old time banjo.

Rick Thurmond ’94 wants his home city of Charlotte to be recognized for its vibrant music scene. Through Music Everywhere CLT, he’s working to strengthen the local music economy. 

Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. As the nation celebrates Black History Month, Hunter, who starred in music and theater productions at Davidson College, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.

Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.

Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from Davidson is what gave him “the total green light to go.”

On Sunday, February 26, Davidson was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. 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.

The music department welcomes two new faculty members to Davidson, Patrick Brown as director of jazz and Renata Dworak Berlin as director of choral activities.

The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at Davidson College met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections. 

Davidson College honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.

For these Davidson College alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.

On the eve of the release of the latest “Star Wars” installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie’s music might reveal.