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Tennis Coach Drew Barrett Wants You to Take His Cake

In baking circles, Drew Barrett’s like the guy who only goes out on New Year’s Eve and ends up jumping on stage to sing with the band. For 51 weeks a year he avoids mixing bowls, cake pans and whipped frosting. Outside of occasionally grilling, he doesn’t even cook. But on that 52nd week, which falls in late August with the start of the school year, the call to bake overtakes. Learn more.

Davidson’s Stephen Curry Celebrates Graduation, Hall of Fame Induction With His ‘Home Team’

Stephen Curry ’10, the NBA’s reigning MVP, returned to Davidson College for a ceremony celebrating his graduation, induction into the school’s Hall of Fame, and the retirement of his jersey and number. Learn more.

Prof. Sánchez y Sánchez Wins Prestigious Boswell Fellowship

To Stephen With Love: Heartfelt Words of Appreciation and Hearty Congratulations From the Davidson College Community

Through his efforts on and off the basketball court, Stephen Curry ’10 has touched millions of lives. The broad reach of his leadership and service shines through in the words of the Davidson College community. Read more.

Clint Smith '10 and the Common Read: Passing the Word to Davidson Students

Clint Smith ’10 returns to Davidson College to talk about his book, How the Word is Passed, this year’s common read for new students. Learn more.

New First-Generation Students and Their Families Welcomed by Faculty and Staff

During Welcome Week, members of the Davidson community welcomed new first-generation students and their families. Learn more.

Welcome Back, Wildcats! Time for New Memories, Old Traditions and Uncommon Bonds

Davidson College welcomes the Class of 2026 and returning students to campus for start of new academic year. Learn more.

Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists

Davidson College trustee Cintra Pollack ’99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more. 

Scholar Focused on Untold Stories Returns to Davidson

Dr. Hilary Green is returning to Davidson as the James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies, a tenured position, in fall 2022.

What to Expect Your First Month at Davidson

Campbell Walker ’25 gives her advice on course selection, orientation, and how to navigate social life during your first few weeks at Davidson College.

Standout Classics Students Win 2022 Awards

The Davidson College Classics Department is pleased to announce awards to several standout students.

Inflation Ticked Down, but More Pain in the Forecast as Fed Stamps Out Price Increases

Davidson College economics professor cautions inflation is going to be around for a while, despite Fed interest rate hikes and new legislation. Read more.

Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future

Davidson College’s Hana Kamran ’23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.

Protecting Precious Resources

Read more about Raul Galvan ’21 whose work is on the front lines of environmental advocacy and sustainability.

Get to Know Davidson (Or Any Other College) Without Visiting Campus

Davis Varnado ’25 shares his advice on getting to know colleges and universities from afar and virtually, including Davidson College.

Davidson College’s 19th President, Doug Hicks, Takes the Helm Today

Today we welcome Davidson College’s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90. Read more.

Ocean of Possibilities Await Newest Fulbright Grant Winners

Virginia Gilliland’s journey from Davidson College women’s swim team member, scholar and researcher will take her to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Gilliland ’22 received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to study climate change’s impact on local fishing communities. Davidson is one of the program’s top producing institutions.

Introducing Sarah Todd Hammer ’24, President of the Davidson Disability Alliance

Davidson College student Sarah Todd Hammer ’24 works to educate others about disability and disability culture through public advocacy. Find out more.

Davidson Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen’s Final Year

Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the Davidson College community’s commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.

Leading Through the Unexpected: How A Work Study Position Prepared Two Students for Summer Experiences

Kate Cross ’24 and Henry Wilkerson ’23 share how they leveraged a 10-hour-per-week work study position with Davidson College's Sustainability Office to gain professional experiences during the summer months.