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Anna Morrow ’28

Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates

Anna Morrow ’28 writes about Davidson College sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy.  Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making Davidson a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially. 

Neuroscience Student in Lab

Healing Research, Supportive Allies

When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The Davidson College alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for Davidson’s LGBTQIA+ students.

Students Walking on Campus Photo from 1969 Issue of Quips & Cranks

Better Off Co-Ed: These Guys Worked to Open Davidson’s Doors to Women

In the late 1960’s Davidson College’s Commission on Coeducation concluded that the then- all-male college was missing out on some of the brightest and most talented potential students: Women. The commission included faculty, trustees and three students who urged college leaders to open its doors to women, “or slowly atrophy.” Trustees in 1972 voted unanimously to admit women as full-time students. 

Sue McAvoy ’77

Davidson College Celebrates Pioneering Women by Investing in Students

Sue McAvoy ’77, from Davidson College’s first class of women to attend all four years, has created the Pioneer Internship Fund. It will help cover student expenses while they hold low-paying or non-paying intern positions. It also honors Davidson’s 50+Years of Coeducation this fall. Learn more.