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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.
Bacteria Making You Sick? Here's a Virus for You
This summer, seven Davidson College students joined Biology Professor Bryan Thurtle-Schmidt's lab to study phages — viruses that attack bacteria — as a possible weapon against antibiotic resistance. Splitting into two teams, they investigated the proteins bacteria use to defend themselves against these viral predators, turning up several unexpected results along the way. Their work, backed by a three-year National Institutes of Health grant, points toward a future where viruses could be engineered to hunt down the infections antibiotics can no longer treat.
From Studio to Locker Room: Tahir Henry ’27 Finds Creative Freedom With Support from His Team
Meet Tahir Henry ’27, a studio art minor and wide receiver on the football team balancing athletic success, an arts fellowship and pre-law aspirations with the support of his team and Davidson College community.
The Art of Advocacy: Sara Nordstrand Bricker ’14 Brings Legal and Arts Expertise Back to Campus
Media and entertainment lawyer Sara Nordstrand Bricker ’14 returns to Davidson as a new member of the DACE Advisory Committee. Learn how she’s shaping the future of the arts at Davidson on campus and in New York City.
From Student Enthusiasm to College Commitment: How President Emeritus Tom Ross ’72 Shaped Sustainability at Davidson
From carbon neutrality pledges to supporting today's scholars: learn how President Emeritus Tom Ross '72 shaped Davidson’s green legacy — and join us for the 2026 Sustainability Reunion!
Sociology Prof. Gerardo Martí Wins National Award for Anti-Racist Scholarship
Gerardo Martí, chair and professor of sociology at Davidson College, has been awarded the 2026 Sandra Barnes Anti-Racist Scholarship Award by the American Sociological Association. The prestigious honor recognizes his comprehensive body of work challenging racist structures through public scholarship, influential books and hands-on religious initiatives.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects First Eleven Members of Class of 2027
Congratulations to the first eleven members of the Class of 2027 who have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
An Ache to be Back: Keith Kleeman ’97 Returns to Davidson as Alumni Innovator-in-Residence
Davidson College alumnus and biotech entrepreneur Keith Kleeman ’97 returns to campus as the new Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at the Hurt Hub.
Class of 2030 Dons Festive Duds, Dodges Downpour for Cake Race
Davidson College’s Class of 2030 donned their running shoes and pushed through August’s heat, humidity and rain to complete in this year’s Cake Race on Aug. 26. The annual college tradition started in1930 and has first-year students run a 1.7-mile course. At the finish line, they find an eye-catching array of cakes and confections donated by the broader college community.
Welcome Wildcats: The New Academic Year Begins
After move-in day, Davidson College welcomes the Class of 2030 with convocation and campus traditions. Meet the incoming class of 538 first-year and 17 transfer students.