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Willie Deese, a highly successful senior pharmaceutical executive, came back to Davidson to accept an honorary degree at the college’s commencement ceremony this week. His parents worked for the college and taught their nine children the values of hard work and education.

Members of the Davidson College class of 2021 gathered in Richardson Stadium for an in-person commencement celebration. Watch the highlights video!

The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to Davidson College faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.

Davidson College recognized students and staff with the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice, which celebrates contributions toward building just, inclusive communities.

The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at Davidson College met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections. 

Davidson College students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.

Davidson College men’s golf team brings home league title, prepares to compete in NCAA championship May 17-19.

Davidson College’s 7th Venture Fund Competition, a signature program of the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, awarded prize money to two ventures: one streamlines management of master planning, the other helps college students improve their financial well-being.

CBS News recently featured Davidson College student Linden Patterson, a member of the class of 2025, for combining her passion for tennis and helping others.

Davidson College students embraced an opportunity to dig into new and neglected corners of the historical record. Their contributions will be part of a forthcoming documentary film on the infamous WWII Battle of Iwo Jima.

As the Davidson College football team prepares for their D1 championship game, former football player Jorell Story ’20 offers support and spiritual guidance from the sidelines.

Davidson College’s single-day #AllinforDavidson giving challenge breaks record. Donors contributed from every state in the Union.

Davidson College honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.

As demand for plant-based meal options skyrockets, Davidson College Dining will increase plant-based meal offerings to 40 percent and decrease use of animal-based products by 10 percent through a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States.

Davidson College football clinched its first postseason berth in 52 years, with a spring 2021 season finish that placed the ’Cats at the top of Pioneer League standings. The team will travel to the FCS playoffs this weekend.

Davidson College Professor Shaw Smith answers the question: Is Immersive Van Gogh Worth it?

Davidson College Dining Services is excited to announce a new partnership with Qdoba, a fast casual restaurant offering customizable Mexican-style entrees, that will bring a new dining concept to campus this fall.

We plan to be fully in-person in the fall – working, teaching and learning.