News

Home
News

Displaying 281 - 300 of 1916

Meeting the Moment: The Path for 19th President Doug Hicks ’90 Began at Davidson College

Davidson College’s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90 strives to build community, one person at a time. He often walks or rides around campus in a red golf cart, calling out to people by name, asking what’s on their minds. His path to the presidency began as a student.

Charlotte's 40 Under 40: Christopher R. Marsicano '10, Davidson College

Christopher R. Marsicano with Davidson College is a 2023 honoree in CBJ's 40 Under 40 program.

Photo of golf team and A10 championship trophy

Three-Peat: Davidson Golf Lands Another A-10 Title

Collage of photo of Terry Holland over the years

Remembering A Wildcat Standout: Terry Holland ’64 Led With Integrity, Vision

Davidson College remembers former scholar-athlete, men’s basketball coach and director of athletics Michael Terrence “Terry” Holland ‘64.

Queen City News Davidson student Breanna Suarez and community member Dee Andrian

‘It’s Family’: Davidson Duo Proves Friendship Has No Age Limit

What started as a class assignment grew into a timeless friendship. Read the Queen City News story of theatre and education major Breanna Suarez, and community member Dee Andrian.

Innovation in Action: The Jay Hurt Hub Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

It’s been five years since an historic Davidson cotton mill transformed into the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a campus destination for students and business leaders. It’s been a launching pad for new ventures, high-tech careers and a strong partnership between Davidson College and businesses —local and international—seeking talented, innovative and motivated student workers.

A white male wearing a grey suit and a red tie

President's Letter: Davidson Time

A drawing of a man walking along a beach

On Course: Religious and Philosophical Environmental Ethics

One Davidson College course brings together multiple disciplines to help students explore some of the most timely topics and questions. Learn more.

A white male hits a ping pong ball with a paddle

Rally for the President

Don’t let the easy-going even-temperedness fool you. Davidson College President Doug Hicks ‘90 is very competitive, especially when it comes to ping-pong. Many a student has found that out the hard way, and a few dozen matches later, he remains undefeated.

Davidson College Put the Wind in Her Sails

At Davidson College, Tracy Charles Shenkman ’74 learned how to become a student. Learn more about her experience as we celebrate 50+ Years of Coeducation.

Two portraits of Douglas Hicks: one as a Davidson Student, one as the president

Then & Now with President Doug Hicks

Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them

Davidson College said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic’s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.

President Hicks shows off his baseball and basketball card collection

Object Lessons: Artifacts from the Office of the President

From the baseball cards he’s collected since childhood to an antique bookcase to a wall tapestry purchased in Amman, Jordan the day after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Davidson President Doug Hicks’s office tells many stories of who he is, and where he’s been.

Demystifying Physics and Fighting Discrimination in STEM: Julia Bauer ’23 Named Smith Scholar

Julia Bauer ’23, Davidson College’s 2023 Smith Scholar, strives to make physics more inclusive for those traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. Modeled after scholarships like the Rhodes and Fulbright, the W. Thomas Smith award honors a graduating senior for outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service.

'Cats in the House

For the first time in recent memory, cats now live in the Davidson College president’s house. Hamilton and Virginia love being part of the Hicks family but aren’t as wild about the baby gates keeping them out of the newly renovated living room that serves as a gathering place for guests of the college.