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Heart of the Town: The Davidson Soda Shop Celebrates 75 Years of Community and Cottage Fries
For 75 years, the Davidson Soda Shop has served up legendary food and timeless connections in the heart of Main Street. To celebrate, generations of students, alums and locals share their favorite Soda Shop memories.
Why are French Students in the Streets? A Q&A with Professor Ninon Vessier
Student protests have spread across France since September. Professor Ninon Vessier, who will teach FRE 230: “France in the Headlines” this spring, explains the roots of the unrest and how it echoes earlier movements. She also weighs what it could mean for the 2027 presidential election.
Voting in North Carolina? Make a Plan
At Davidson College, leadership and service extend directly into civic participation. Whether voting locally in Mecklenburg County or submitting an absentee ballot from another state, every student is encouraged to make a clear plan to cast their vote. Learn more.
Protecting What Matters: Reflections from a Summer at DLC
Discover how Tyler McKnight ’27 spent his summer interning with the Davidson Lands Conservancy, combining his environmental science studies with hands-on conservation work, community outreach and GIS mapping in Davidson, North Carolina.
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.