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Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
Davidson College celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
From Drive-In to Mega Church to Modern Ministry: Prof Explores ‘Most Important Forgotten Religious Figure of the Last Century’
The pastor Robert Schuller had a lasting impact on modern ministry. In a new book, Davidson College Professor Gerardo Martí explores how his innovative fundraising, architectural vision with the Crystal Cathedral, and approach to church leadership became the template for American Christianity today. Read more.
In the Community, Out in the World: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Exemplify Leadership and Service
The Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice recognizes Davidson College students and faculty who endeavor to create a more just world. Read about this year’s recipients.
A Guide to the Alvarez College Union: Davidson's Hub for Student Life
The Knobloch Campus Center is the gathering place for Davidson College students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing opportunities for involvement in formal and informal activities. Explore this space of resources, opportunities and people looking to connect with you in this guide, broken out by floor.
Through the Lens: A Davidson Student Journey from Copenhagen to Kraków
Join psychology major Josh Matushak '26 as he shares his first international experience through captivating photography from his semester abroad in Copenhagen and travels across Europe with the Davidson Chorale, documenting cultural experiences from Danish smoking culture to Polish landscapes and musical performances.
A Cultural Foundation: Celebrating Davidson College’s Honor Code
SGA President Connor Hines ’26 reflects on the Celebration of Honor, a week of activities around Davidson College’s campus celebrating the distinctive Honor Code and the community’s commitment to trust, integrity and shared responsibility.
Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing “whiplash,” says Besir Ceka, a Davidson College political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration’s policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.
Digging In: Experiential Learning at the Campus Farm
From planting to harvesting, Mena Tanner’s job at the Davidson College Farm is more than just a way to get outside — it’s a hands-on lesson in sustainability, community and the exceptional taste of sungold tomatoes.
Beyond the Ides of March: Insight from Shakespeare
Beware the Ides of March? Charles A. Dana Professor of English Emerita Cynthia Lewis explores how prophets in Shakespeare's works, like the Soothsayer warning Caesar, often go unheeded. Examining patterns across Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Cymbeline, Lewis reflects on humanity's reluctance to heed warnings when they contradict our desires—a pattern as relevant today as in ancient Rome.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Community at Davidson
From Tanzania to Davidson College, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, Davidson College’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. It’s opened career pathways and has been an invitation to explore sustainability roles across diverse fields and organizations. Now, thanks to the generosity of environmental specialist Elizabeth Lusk ’85, the college’s sustainability program can continue turning out student leaders for years to come.
From Idea to Reality: Davidson College's Debut in the Fed Challenge
Economics major and Data Science minor Dean Dowling ’25 reflects on his independent study with Prof. Caleb Stroup, during which Dean and a team of Davidson students founded the Fed Challenge at Davidson College.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2025
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Davidson College is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
Davidson College Prof Ann Fox Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Turkey
Davidson College Professor Ann M. Fox will share expertise in disability studies and American studies with colleagues and students at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, as a Fulbright Specialist. Learn more.
Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor’s Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions
Research to make a wide range of products made from polymers recyclable or reusable will benefit from the Cottrell Scholar award. Davidson College professor Bassil El-Zaatari will use the award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to advance work in the lab and enhance his teaching. Learn more.
Seeking Answers and Cures: Davidson College Receives New Carnegie Research Designation
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has included Davidson College in its new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category. The new category recognizes that important research doesn’t only occur in big institutions that award post-graduate degrees.
Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: Davidson College Profs Named to New Leadership Roles
The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at Davidson College benefit from international and teaching experience of new leadership. Read more.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens Davidson College’s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Davidson College and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya ’25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya ’25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through Davidson College's Theatre department.
From Outdoors to Whiteboards: Kenan Wood ’25 Awarded Churchill Scholarship
Kenan Wood ’25 is the first Davidson College student to be awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. The scholarship offers full funding for top American students in STEM fields to attend a master’s degree research program at Cambridge University’s Churchill College. Wood, a mathematics and computer science double major, is one of 16 students in the United States to receive the scholarship this year.