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Astronauts Embrace New Wave of ‘Star Sailors’ as Final Frontier Opens Up
As NASA astronaut and Davidson College alumnus Tom Marshburn prepares for his October trip to the International Space Station, as new space pioneers make history. Find out more.

A Community and World Forever Altered
Members of the Davidson College community remember September 11, 2001.

Athletics Done Right - The Next Step: Davidson College Announces Plans for New Facilities
Learn more about large-scale plans to expand and enhance athletics facilities for the benefit of scholar-athletes, the campus community and Wildcat fans.

Davidson College Combats Climate Change With Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2021 climate action plan from Davidson College students, faculty, staff and town leaders would cut the college’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over the next five years.

A Sweet Week of Warm Wildcat Welcomes to Start the Year
Davidson College welcomes the class of 2025 and returning students with treats, optimism, tradition.

Special Committees’ Work Expresses College’s Foundational Values
Guided by our Statement of Purpose and recognizing the work of the Commission on Race and Slavery, the Board is working to support an environment where all Davidson students can learn and thrive.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Investment Unlocks Opportunity, Promotes Equity in Women’s Sports
Find out more about Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s new scholarship initiative in support of women’s athletics at Davidson College.

Introducing the Newest Wildcats: Welcome Class of 2025
Who are the Davidsonians of the Class of 2025? Davidson College Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Chris Gruber offers a 10,000-foot view.

Alums Contribute to Expansion of Africana Studies Department
One of the college’s youngest departments gets a boost from class of 1961 alums.

Got Cake? Bakers Needed for Revival of a Super Sweet Tradition
The Cake Race is back, and Davidson College needs confections. Learn how the community can contribute to this much-anticipated annual tradition before the race on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

'The Refugees' Makes World Premiere at Davidson College Aug. 19
"The Refugees," by Davidson College alumnus Steve Kaliski, makes its long-awaited campus debut this week. Find out more, get tickets.

Leaving Without Leaving: How Lessons Learned in Somalia Might Have Prevented Afghanistan Collapse
Learn more about the factors that contributed to the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal from Davidson College Professor Ken Menkhaus.

New Documentary ‘Underrated’ to Highlight Stephen Curry’s Davidson Years
Find out why Stephen Curry fans are excited for a new documentary about the former Davidson College basketball star and seven-time NBA All-Star.

Davidson College President to Begin a New Chapter After 2021-22 Academic Year
Davidson College President Carol Quillen informed the college’s Board of Trustees today that the 2021-2022 school year will be her last as president.

Team USA Paddler Evy Leibfarth '25 Gets Taste of Olympic Competition
She started on a tiny pink kayak with a sparkly paddle; now Junior World champion Evy Leibfarth ’25 also has become the youngest athlete and first woman representing Team USA in a new Olympic competition.

Philanthropic Support of Davidson Increases this Fiscal Year
The Davidson College community raised more than $58 million this fiscal year, an increase of 3.4 percent over the past year, to strengthen the college’s capacity to assist students in developing the skills and character to lead and serve.

Online Exclusive: Q&A With Photo Journalist and Archaeologist Matt Stirn '11
Davidson College alum, photographer, and archeologist Matt Stirn '11 discusses how his unique career combines his love of nature and skills as an archeologist and paleoecologist.