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Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem ’92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
For the Birds: Photographs Offer Glimpse of Campus Wildlife
The Davidson College campus is home to wildlife, including a variety of bird species. Eric Keith's photos tell their stories. Learn more.
Sociology Prof. Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr. Winner of the C. Wright Mills Award
Davidson College Professor Joseph Ewoodzie Jr. wins the 2021 C. Wright Mills Award for his book, Getting Something to Eat in Jackson: Race, Class, and Food in the American South.
Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship
Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation Davidson has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.
Quillen Joins Princeton Board of Trustees
Davidson College President Carol Quillen has been appointed to the Princeton University board of trustees.
Thank You! Thank You! College Appreciates, Awards Employees
The annual employee appreciation event celebrates those who serve the Davidson College community. Read more.
Life After Roe: Davidson Prof on Post-Roe Politics in North Carolina and America
Davidson College Professor of Political Science Susan Roberts weighs in on the potential political aftershocks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more.
On Course: Students Explore Death in the Digital Age
Davidson College Professor Mark Sample offers a glimpse into a popular course and its relevance at a time when digital tools are changing our lives and preserving our memories beyond the grave. Learn more.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware ’78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to Davidson in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at Davidson College comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.
Shared Name, Shared Destiny: A Doctor's Unlikely Journey and Fight for Justice
Steeped in strange coincidences, Ben Gilmer '92 embarks on a quest to discover what led a beloved family doctor to commit murder. Read more.
By the People: Community Spring Creates Change Through Empowerment
With Community Spring, Davidson College alum Lindsay Kallman takes aim at structural poverty. Read more.
McKillop Announces Retirement After 33 Years as Davidson’s Head Coach
Davidson College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McKillop to retire after more than three decades and 23 conference championships. Read more.
Not Forgotten: A Student’s Journey to Help Free a Childhood Friend From Prison
With guidance and mentorship from Prof. Ike Bailey '95, Brandon Reid '22 played a significant role in the court's decision to re-evaluate his childhood friend's prison sentence. The work was a culmination of his independent study project at Davidson, “Telling Stories of the Ignored and Forgotten."
Risk and Reward: President Carol Quillen’s 11 Years of Bold Achievement
President Carol Quillen led Davidson College during a period of rapid change while maintaining the integrity of the college's mission. Find out more about her 11 years of service.
Leap of Faith, Gift of a Lifetime
President Carol Quillen reflects on how she found her home at Davidson College.
Every Picture Tells a Story: 2021-22 in Photos
Take a look back at an academic year that was anything but uneventful through the lens of Davidson College Photographer Christopher Record.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—Again
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Davidson College. It’s their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen’s leadership.
Perspectives from Warner Porch: Spring Semester at Warner Hall
In this photo essay, Sydney Schertz ’24 documents the day-to-day of spring semester in one of Davidson’s eating houses, Warner Hall.
Time to Act: Fighting for Our Imperiled Earth
We celebrate the Davidson College faculty, students and alums -- scientists, scholars, government, business, non-profit and community leaders -- working toward solutions to our world’s most pressing problems. Read more about the people on the front lines of environmental advocacy and sustainability.