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The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara ’92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at Davidson College, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
Warm Wishes for This Holiday Season from Davidson College
Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
A Growing Village: Lilliana Sandoval ’23 Connects Latinx Students and Alumni
As a first-year, first-generation Latina college student far from home, Lilliana Sandoval ’23 found friends, guidance and community among students and alumni who’d experienced similar situations. The Davidson College alum, who lives and works in Charlotte, now serves as a mentor and volunteer for the Latinx Alumni Network at Davidson (LAND), which invites alums to return to campus and connect with current students.
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Davidson public health student shares her eye-opening experience in “PBH 375” and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how Davidson students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
Davidson Professor Strikes a Chord With Pioneering Pinball Research
Davidson College Professor Neil Lerner is pioneering the study of pinball music history and sound design. Learn more about his research on composers, game audio, and the transition from electromechanical to modern pinball machines.
Meeting the Moment
Davidson College President Doug Hicks '90 shares how the newly launched Institute for Public Good will expand opportunities for free expression, policy research and debate, and civic engagement.
Want to Bet? A Closer Look at Legal Sports Betting
Davidson College Prof. Kevin McElrath and his students tackle the social and economic consequences of the sports betting boom, examining everything from addiction rates and masculinity to the role of the online attention economy in this timely course.
‘Rally’ Reinvents Pickleball Experience: Alum Brings a Hospitality Bent to a Booming Sport
Barrett Worthington ’09 turned a hunch into a successful business. Learn how the Davidson alum is reinventing the social experience of the fastest-growing sport: pickleball.
Pickleball Prodigy: Liz Truluck ’22 Levels Up on a New Kind of Court
Davidson alum Liz Truluck '22 found pickleball by accident and is now ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Learn how she swapped her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle.
A Loving Death: Aditi Sethi '02 Founded A Sanctuary Where Those Who Are Dying Find Peace, Comfort and Community
Meet Aditi Sethi '02, the physician who founded a peaceful North Carolina sanctuary for the dying. Inspired by her work in end-of-life care, Sethi created the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD), a community offering comfort, support, and acceptance to those transitioning and their families. Discover how this non-profit is reframing death as a sacred, supported part of life.
Check Out These Recently Written Reads by Davidson College Alums
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the literary accomplishments of Davidson College's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned writers, their words and ideas are reaching readers far and wide.
Davidson Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one Davidson student joined Dance Ensemble with limited experience, finding confidence, community and global dance opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, and France.
Ground Control: Lauren Arkell ’22 Guides Blue Ghost Lunar Landing
Learn how former college athlete and physics major Lauren Arkell '22 went from studying lunar dust as an intern to commanding the successful Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander mission for NASA's CLPS initiative.
Medical Murder Mystery: Ed Jones III ’77 Delves Into A Case That Shocked Charlotte
A horrific 2006 murder sent Ed Jones on a quest to understand what caused a devout father to kill his twin daughters. Learn how a network of Davidson College alumni helped Jones publish his investigation into mental illness and medication in the book, Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder.
Learning to Listen: A Bonner Scholar's Summer of Service in Cape Town
Film, Media & Digital Studies major Pablo Quintero ’28 reflects on his summer with a marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, with the Bonner Scholars program. He shares what he learned about himself and the ways he engages with communities around him. Learn more.
We Are Grateful
On this Thanksgiving holiday, the Davidson College community pauses to remember the many things we’re grateful for.
One-Woman Show: Hannah Lieberman ’18 Gets Whirlwind Start in the NYC Comedy Scene
Davidson College alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her upcoming show, Hysterical.
Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time: Leadership at Davidson College
At Davidson College, student ideas don’t just get heard - they drive progress. Learn how the Student Government Association (SGA) and student leaders build authentic relationships with the President, Dean of Students and Dean of Faculty to create real, collaborative change, and see how you can get involved to make your opinions matter on key campus issues, from social life to strategic planning.