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Bees be Buzzing: Learning the Practice of Beekeeping

Noah Landau '25 had never kept bees before joining the Bee Club at Davidson College. He soon found himself immersed in the world of pollinators, plants and local food systems. Learn more.

Holiday Greetings from Davidson College

This holiday season, we celebrate our special connections with each other and with Davidson College. Please take a moment to watch these hopeful wishes from your mentors, colleagues and friends.

High Stakes: Trial Attorney Patrick Mincey ’03 Is Counselor to the Situation

Davidson College alumnus and trial lawyer Patrick Mincey tackles complex cases involving public corruption, alleged fraud and money laundering. He also represents whistleblowers who put their careers, and sometimes their lives, on the line to speak truth to power. Learn more. 

Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead

Professor Mark Sample quoted in New York Times story about people using artificial intelligence to create avatars of departed loved ones.

Dylan Goodman ’16 on Finding and Sharing a Sense of Belonging

Part of the first official class of Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at Davidson, Dylan Goodman ’16 brings his passion for community-building to the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. 

Leaders Seek Out The Challenges

Davidson College scholar-athlete and NBA MVP Stephen Curry ’10 sat down with former Men’s Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop and Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 recently to talk about how leadership really works and what it can make happen.

Meet Davidson College's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22

As Davidson's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 

Gavin Daniel ’26: Performance, Composition … and Econ

Pianist and trumpet player Gavin Daniel ’26 takes his musical skills to the next level — composing original works and bringing home awards.

Take Exit 30: Interchange Will Share the Name of Number 30 Stephen Curry

The North Carolina Department of Transportation voted Dec. 7 to name I-77’s Exit 30, which leads to Davidson College, after Golden State Warrior and former Wildcat Stephen Curry ’10.

Shaping Davidson: The College Celebrates 50+ Years of Women Students

In November, Davidson College celebrated 50+years of women at Davidson with a weekend dedicated to marking that milestone. We share stories of that history, and the remarkable alumnae who helped make it.

Testing Coeducation: Five Women Who ‘Tried It Out’

Before women were admitted to Davidson College, five women participated in an exchange program that paved the way for coeducation. Learn more.

Jassyran Kim ’20 on Building a Brand and Beginning a New Chapter

Leveraging her economics degree from Davidson College, Jassyran Kim '20 built a successful consulting career over the past three years, and is now entering a new chapter in her personal life as she starts a family in her Massachusetts hometown.

Making a Difference: Teacher Shoutouts from the Davidson Community

Strong Leadership, Strong Schools

Davidson College alumna Ann Clark ’80 blazed trails as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ (CMS) first woman superintendent and now works with school systems across America to improve student outcomes. She helps systems with recruitment, leadership and talent development.

And Education for All: These public-school educators teach, lead, counsel, nurture, care

The many challenges in America’s public education system include underfunding, pandemic learning losses, school violence, mental health struggles and increasing political polarization creeping into classrooms. Despite often-demoralizing circumstances, Davidson College alumni continue to educate, innovate and advocate for high-quality public education for all children.

Enchanting Education on the Emerald Isle: Pilot Program Kicks Off

Davidson College students spent five summer weeks immersed in the culture, history, politics and educational system of Northern Ireland. The pilot program launched Davidson in Northern Ireland, a new study abroad option. 

From Corporate Boardrooms to the Family Room: the Davidson Lessons That Transcend Time

Basketball, Rock Bands & World Travel: Bertis Downs ’78 Supports Life-Changing Study Abroad Opportunities for Today’s Wildcats

At Davidson College, R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs ’78 discovered a love for the music business that led to a career full of international travel. Now, he’s making study abroad experiences accessible to Davidson students. Learn more.

Recognizing the ‘Everyday Heroes’ in K–12 Education

A Great Teammate

Never one to back down from a challenge, Davidson College women’s basketball alum Robyn (Flewelling) Fralick ’04 began her role as head coach of Michigan State’s women’s team this year, earning a new nickname from friends — “Big Time.”