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Spotlight on Access Davidson, Davidson College's Fly-In Program
Students who participated in Davidson College's fly-in program, Access Davidson, reflect on what made the visit so special and why they decided to join our community. Learn more.
Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
At Davidson College Steve Mirabello ’25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the college’s W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Smart, Funny and Tech Savvy: Grace McGuire ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
Grace McGuire ’25 plans to create digital content that cuts through the growing problems of disinformation and polarization. Those are among the many reasons the art history and digital studies major has been named a 2025 W. Thomas Smith Scholar. She’s Davidson College’s first Smith Scholar who will study for a Master of Philosophy degree in the Digital Humanities program at the University of Cambridge, one of the leading programs in the world.
Smith Scholars Aim to Cut Through Disinformation, Improve Education for All
Grace McGuire '25 and Steve Mirabello '25 are headed to the United Kingdom as this year's W. Thomas Smith Scholars. This scholarship honors graduating seniors for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character and community service. It models scholarships such as the Rhodes and Fulbright and pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Learn more about their work and where they're headed.
Caitlin Stehn ’24: One Year Out from Davidson, a Lifetime of Service Ahead
Biology major and public health minor Caitlin Stehn ’24 has dedicated her time to service, this year working with the nonprofit All Hearts and Hands to help rebuild Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Learn more.
Celebrating Davidson College Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future
Davidson College employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.
Discipline, Dedication and a Sprinkle of Luck: Meredith Nakano ’15 Dishes About Decade Since Davidson
In the decade since graduating from Davidson College, Meredith Nakano '15 has taught with Americorps, landed in a rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial career in the startup world and maintained strong Davidson connections.
Q&A with Martha Frye Baker ’81, Women ACT ACTivator
Martha Frye Baker ’81, a Women ACT ACTivator and supporter of the Wildcat Women Fund, believes in women-led philanthropy as it is inclusive and collaborative. Learn more.
Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to Davidson
Two Davidson College roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in Davidson College Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
President Hicks Says Davidson Alums Are Future Leaders In The Carolinas
In an interview with the talk show “Carolina Business Review,” Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 discussed a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence and the job market.
Haulin’ Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
Education is a Public Good
Davidson College President Doug Hicks reminded the class of 2025 graduates that the diploma they each earned represents a public good. It betters more than their own lives. The work they do boosts the economy, and their conduct in society models mutual respect. Learn more.
Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025: “The World Needs You”
Davidson College’s class of 2025 celebrated Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with a call from President Doug Hicks to bring their humane instincts into a world that needs them. It’s the college’s 188th commencement and included 502 graduates.
My Davidson Celebrates Class of 2025
As the Davidson College community prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025's graduation, we're highlighting the seniors who contributed their stories and reflections to My Davidson, our student blog.
Improving Medical Testing and Treatment: Chris Piatnichouk ’26 Named Goldwater Scholar
Chris Piatnichouk ’26 has spent his years at Davidson College immersed in medical research, seeking less invasive diagnostic tests and better treatments for diseases. The physics and chemistry double major was recently awarded a Goldwater scholarship, which supports STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders.
Going Places: Alums Honor Professor Emeritus Through International Travel, Research Endowment for Students
When Biology Professor Emeritus Jeremiah Putnam retired in 2019 after 46 years at Davidson College, his former students honored his legacy by creating an endowed biology fund to help students pursue research and career interests around the world. Read more.
DC Takes on D.C.: Davidson College Seniors Present Educational Studies Research at AEFP
Four Davidson College seniors reflect on presenting their undergraduate research at the annual Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) conference in Washington, D.C., where they also networked with alumni and attended two men’s basketball games. Learn more.
Student Research, Creativity on Full Display at Verna Case Symposium
Davidson College held its annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on Thursday, May 8. The college community gathered to learn about the multitude of academic, research, artistic and creative ventures students undertook this year. Read more.
Introductory Film Studies Students' Work Published in Film Matters Magazine
Students in Prof. Alan Michael Parker’s "English 109: Contemporary American Cinema" had their analytic papers published in Film Matters Magazine, a joint project between universities and colleges focused on undergraduate film studies scholarship.