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Entrepreneurial Spirits: From Mopping the Floors to Making the Brews

Davidson College prepared Eric McKay and Rebekah Rush McKay for the craft beer business. Learn more about Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, and how the McKay’s are giving back.

Tick Populations Are Expected to Surge Across the Country. But Around Charlotte, Ticks Can be Hard to Find. Why?

Learn more about the tick outlook for this summer and what you can do to stay safe from a Davidson College biology professor.

Eat. Learn. Play. Wildcats.: Stephen and Ayesha Curry Support Davidson Student Success Through Lula Bell’s Resource Center

Learn more about how Stephen and Ayesha Curry, founders of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, are helping Davidson College to meet students’ needs.

We Appreciate You: Davidson College Celebrates Employees for Outstanding Service, Dedication to Students

Davidson College thanks employees for their extraordinary efforts in keeping students safe and campus open during pandemic.

Acts of Service Program Honors a Life and Inspires Others to #LiveLikeLeeAnn

Learn more about a Davidson College alumna who embodied service and selflessness. #LiveLikeLeeAnn

An Extraordinary Year in Pictures

Glance at the Davidson College website or social media, and quickly it becomes apparent that this was no ordinary school year. Here, College Photographer Christopher Record shares curated images that tell the story of the college’s 2020-2021 year.

A Tribute To Davidson Arts & Creative Engagement Grants During Pandemic

Davidson College remained artistically vibrant during the pandemic, thanks to generous funding from Davidson Arts & Creative Engagement. Students, faculty and staff alike were awarded grants to support programs, speakers, events and initiatives amidst to strengthen and heal the community. 

Documentary Offers New Look at Couple Who Shaped American Religion

On Monday, May 17, Davidson College Professor Anne Wills will be featured in the two-hour American Experience documentary focused on Billy Graham. Wills is an expert on Graham, the evangelical Christian preacher who changed the face of American religion in the 20th century.

A Son Comes Full Circle With Commencement Honor

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.

A Beautiful Day: Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement

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

Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award

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.

Meeting the Moment: Prize Recognizes Work Toward a Just Community

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

A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts

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. 

The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships

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.

CHAMPIONS!!! Wildcats Capture Second Atlantic 10 Championship

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

Winners Selected from Strong Field of Venture Fund Competition Finalists

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: Linden Patterson ’25 Shares Equipment, Love of Tennis

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.

Students Sift Through History, Unearth Rare Finds for Iwo Jima Filmmaker

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.

Faith & Football: Jorell Story ’20 Inspires through Ministry and Friendship

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.