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Davidson College Recognized for Voter Engagement

Davidson College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. 

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Sweet Bait Motivates Class of 2028

The Davidson College community came out big to cheer on and bake for first-year students participating in the college’s annual cake race. This tradition, which has students run a 1.7 mile course, dates back to 1930. Students select cakes donated by staff, faculty, alums, local school kids, businesses and others.

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Academic Year Begins With Focus on ‘Community of Trust’

Davidson College welcomed its newest students on Wednesday, with dozens of upper-class members — including many scholar athletes and their coaches — and staffers greeting them with cheers and helping unload cars, carry boxes, bags and suitcases to their residence hall rooms.

Catherine Bagwell, the Virginia Lasater Irvin Professor of Psychology

New York Times: Professor Bagwell Offers Advice for Deepening Friendships

Catherine Bagwell, the Virginia Lasater Irvin Professor of Psychology, was featured in a recent New York Times article that offered readers advice on forging deep friendships. Bagwell suggested adapting “parallel play” – a behavior usually observed in children. The simple act of doing separate hobbies or tasks with a friend can lead to conversation and new bonds.

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Healing Research, Supportive Allies

When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The Davidson College alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for Davidson’s LGBTQIA+ students.