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Leading with Authenticity: What Cross Country & Pro ’Cats Taught Me About Teamwork
Learn how Davidson College scholar athlete Leah Horgan ’29 developed her authentic leadership style through her experiences with Division I Track & Field, Cross Country and the Pro ’Cats Professional Development & Leadership Bootcamp.
Betting on the Ballot: A Philosopher on Why Prediction Markets Aren’t Polls
As Nov. 3 nears, Davidson College philosopher Sean McKeever explains why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a poor substitute for polls and promote a spectator perspective on politics.
From House to House: A Story of Finding Community
Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the Davidson Housing Coalition through Davidson College's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.
How Charlotte Became My Classroom for Global Diplomacy
Discover how Davidson College student Sarah Lane ’27 gained real-world global diplomacy and AI policy experience interning at International House in Charlotte, North Carolina.
More Than Just Food: My Summer at FeedNC
Learn how premedicine student Holly Beale ’28 applied public health data and direct community support to combat local food insecurity as a Davidson College Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at FeedNC.
Healthcare Without Barriers: Zach Quezada Miller ’20 Brings Compassion and Service to Family Medicine
From studying English literature at Davidson to treating patients across all stages of life, learn how Zach Quezada Miller ’20 brings empathy and service to his new role as a family medicine practitioner.
Chasing Childhood Dreams: Adventures of a Davidsonian Bookseller
Follow Daniel Lee ’28 as he turns a childhood dream of owning an independent bookstore into global research spanning three continents, supported by Davidson College grants, study abroad programs and hands-on internships.
Liberal Arts Engineer: How Physics, Cheerleading and an Off-Road Dune Buggy Led Samone Cullum ’25 to NASA Robotics
From founding Davidson’s first motorsports club to cheerleading to interning at NASA, Samone Cullum ’25 shows how a liberal arts education can fuel a high-tech engineering career.
Seeking an AI Career? Study Spanish or Political Science
Discover how a liberal arts education at Davidson College future-proofs careers in artificial intelligence by fostering critical thinking, adaptability and lifelong learning. Read insights from alums leading at Google, Amazon, Tools for Humanity and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
Oh the Places You’ll Go…with Davidson College Funding!
Discover how Davidson College student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
North Carolina at Heart of the Martin Institute for Public Good
Elected leaders, musicians expand Davidson College’s D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute’s growing portfolio of engagement with issues, culture and communities in the Carolinas.
National, Global Leaders Join Martin Institute for Public Good in First Wave of Leaders-in-Residence
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis headline Davidson College programs and events spanning culture, politics, economics and North Carolina’s future.
Literacy Rates Suffer as Book Bans Jeopardize Freedom to Read
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when we limit and legislate access to books.
A Leadership-Level Assist: Whitney A. White ’08 Drives the Future of Women’s Athletics with New Scholarship
Whitney A. White ’08 is shaping the future of women’s athletics and women’s leadership at Davidson College with a new volleyball scholarship. Learn more about her inaugural scholar and why White, who did not play a sport at Davidson, chose to invest in the program.
Remembering Dottie Martin, Former NC First Lady and Wife of Gov. James G. Martin ’57
In Memory of Dorothy “Dottie” McAulay Martin (1937–2026), who passed away on Sept. 28 in Davidson, NC. Services will be held at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at two o’clock, followed by a reception nearby at the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center.
Your Voice, Your Story: Davidson Senior Admission Fellows on How to Apply, Stand Out and Find Your Fit
Looking for Davidson College application advice? Current Senior Admission Fellows share honest tips on peer recommendations, "Why Davidson" essays and application stress.
Davidson College Rock Band Fool’s Errand Records Debut EP
The popular Davidson College student rock band Fool’s Errand recently recorded their debut EP in Athens, Georgia. Learn how interdisciplinary collaboration, funding from the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and alumni mentorship brought their music from campus to the studio.
Holocaust History Focal Point of Davidson Basketball Trip to Berlin
Davidson's men's basketball team traveled to Berlin this summer for a Holocaust education experience with the Benjamin Ferencz Institute, building on the program's 2018 trip to Auschwitz.
Davidson's Ultimate Campus Visit Guide: 5 Tips from Our Tour Guides
Planning your college tours? We asked our campus tour guides for the secrets to a perfect visit. From the best questions to ask to finding the "hidden" campus vibes, get the inside scoop on making the most of your time on campus.
Interest Rates, Debt and the U.S. Outlook: Unpacking the Bond Yield Surge
Davidson College Economics Professor Vikram Kumar analyzes the unique combination of factors behind the recent surge in U.S. government bond yields. He explains how swelling national debt, corporate borrowing, and global economic pressures are driving up interest rates across borrowing sectors. Despite these ongoing fiscal challenges, Kumar remains cautiously bullish about the overall resilience and growth potential of the U.S. economy.