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Earlier this month, Davidson College hosted professors from two dozen colleges and universities to kick off the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.
Davidson College Gathers 24 Colleges and Universities to Launch National Deliberative Citizenship Network
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After move-in day, Davidson College welcomed the Class of 2030 to convocation and campus traditions, with orientation team members forming a boisterous, cheering, dancing, human tunnel for the newcomers and their families as they entered Baker Sports Complex.
The Class of 2030 Receives a Warm, Davidson College Welcome
After move-in day, Davidson College welcomes the Class of 2030 with convocation and campus traditions. Meet the incoming class of 538 first-year and 17 transfer students.
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The Davidson College community showed up in full force Wednesday to welcome and move the Class of 2030 into their residence halls.
Davidson College Muscles Up to Move In the Class of 2030
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In a new Fortune op-ed, Pres. Doug Hicks ’90 makes the case that a liberal arts education offers more than economic value. It’s “AI-proof.” He notes that our core mission, helping people discern what’s “real & genuinely human,” positions our grads for stability in a fast-changing, AI-driven economy.
Davidson College President Doug Hicks: In an AI Economy, a Davidson Education Pays Off
In a Fortune op-ed, President Doug Hicks shows why a liberal arts degree is "AI-proof"—and how human-centered skills drive real career success.
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As Charlotte hosts the MLS All-Star Game today, we sat down with Daniel Heath to learn about his approach to chaplaincy both here at Davidson College and with @charlotte-fc.bsky.social.
Body and Spirit: Chaplain Serves Charlotte FC and Davidson College Athletes
Davidson College Associate Chaplain Daniel Heath has added the role of sports chaplain to his duties. Heath not only supports the college’s scholar athletes but is also the first chaplain for the Char...
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A Super El Niño could reshape global weather patterns this winter and beyond. Davidson College professor Risper Nyairo explains how tropical ocean dynamics influence North Carolina’s climate through “teleconnections” and why this forecast matters for your community.
Brace for Impact: Super El Nino Could Bring Downpours and Drought
A Super El Niño—when Pacific sea surface temperatures rise more than two degrees above normal—could reshape global weather patterns this winter and beyond. Davidson College professor Risper Nyairo exp...
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Discover the latest Davidson College alumni authors making waves with exciting new book releases and publications. From gripping fiction to insightful non-fiction, see what our community is creating.
Fresh Ink: New Books from Davidson College Alums
Discover the latest Davidson College alumni authors making waves with exciting new book releases and publications.
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As Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the Odyssey arrives in theaters this weekend, we sat down with Keyne Cheshire, the Joel O. Conarroe Professor of Classics, to understand why this tale is so timeless:
How Christopher Nolan’s Blockbuster Echoes the Timeless Oral Tradition of the ‘Odyssey’
Explore the timeless nature and narrative structure of Homer's Odyssey with scholar Keyne Cheshire ahead of a new film adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan. Cheshire discusses the casting of Matt ...
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Davidson College Political Science Professor Silvana Toska discusses her book Revolutionary Emotions, exploring how anger, hope, and shared identity drive global uprisings from the Arab Spring to Iran.
Anatomy of Unrest
Davidson College Political Science Professor Silvana Toska discusses her book Revolutionary Emotions, exploring how anger, hope, and shared identity drive global uprisings from the Arab Spring to Iran...
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Following Hurricane Helene, Davidson College students spent their spring break in Avery County with Habitat for Humanity. Read how Margaret Orten ’29 and Yoonjung Chae ’29 gained hands-on skills and a deeper understanding of long-term disaster recovery through service and teamwork.
Lessons from the Land: Davidson College Students Support Hurricane Helene Recovery in Avery County
Following Hurricane Helene, Davidson College students spent their spring break in Avery County with Habitat for Humanity. Read how Margaret Orten ’29 and Yoonjung Chae ’29 gained hands-on skills and a...
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Explore the timeless nature and narrative structure of Homer's Odyssey with scholar Keyne Cheshire ahead of a new film adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan.
How Christopher Nolan’s Blockbuster Echoes the Timeless Oral Tradition of the ‘Odyssey’
Explore the timeless nature and narrative structure of Homer's Odyssey with scholar Keyne Cheshire ahead of a new film adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan. Cheshire discusses the casting of Matt ...
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No marching, no pressure, all vibes. Learn how the Davidson College Pep Band invites students (and even non-musicians!) to fuel the campus game-day energy.
Pep Band Vibes Lend to Game-Day Hype
No marching, no pressure, all vibes. Learn how the Davidson College Pep Band invites students (and even non-musicians!) to fuel the campus game-day energy.
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Big news from Davidson College. 🐾 We’re launching a simplified pricing structure for U.S. families starting fall 2027 to make the cost of a world-class liberal arts education clear, accessible and affordable. Here is how it breaks down based on total family income:
Davidson College Goes Tuition-Free for Families Earning up to $175K
Starting fall 2027, U.S. students from families with income of $175,000 or less will attend Davidson College tuition-free. The new, simplified pricing structure expands on Davidson’s history of afford...
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From the ghost of Gen. William Lee Davidson to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and Davidson College.
Circumbendibus: You Say You Want a Revolution?
From the ghost of Gen. William Lee Davidson to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and Davidson College.
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Hey 'Cats, Happy Independence Day! Have a fun and safe Fourth of July! 🎆 🎇
How do we navigate deep cultural and political divisions? Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 shares timeless, practical "rules of engagement" for respectful pluralism and civil discourse from his book, With God on All Sides.
The High Road: Scholar Offers Lessons for Divisive Times
How do we navigate deep cultural and political divisions? Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 shares timeless, practical "rules of engagement" for respectful pluralism and civil discourse from h...
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As July begins, we observe Disability Pride Month. We celebrate and honor the members of Davidson College that are represented here for their presence and contributions within our communities.
When a group of Davidson College physics majors decided to build a competitive, single-seat off-road vehicle from scratch, they had no tools, no parts, and no engineering department for support.
A Bumpy Ride: Physics Majors Build Racing Team From Ground Up
When a group of Davidson College physics majors decided to build a competitive, single-seat off-road vehicle from scratch, they had no tools, no parts, and no engineering department for support. Undet...
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Thirty-five years ago, three Davidson College students who survived life-threatening illnesses asked a simple question: How can we throw a lifeline to others?
How to Save a Life: Project Life Movement Turns 35
Founded by Davidson College students 35 years ago, Project Life Movement (PLM) has added thousands to the national bone marrow registry. Learn how Davidson Wildcats like Alice Odum ’26 and Ajay Watson...
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Happy Juneteenth! The college will be closed today in observance of the holiday.
The State Department’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected six young Davidson College alums for its 2026-2027 cycle. They’ll pursue research in France, and teach English in Ecuador, Spain and Mexico. Davidson has consistently been a top producing institution in the program.
Davidson College Young Alums Selected for Fulbright Grants
The State Department’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected six young Davidson College alums for its 2026-2027 cycle. They’ll pursue research in France, and teach English in Ecuador, Spain and ...
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Congratulations to Brian Fork '01, CEO of the Carolina Hurricanes, for their Stanley Cup victory last night!
Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice
Davidson College alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and gover...
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Computer science major and English minor Tumaini Johnson ’27 spent his semester abroad at Singapore Management University (SMU), sharpening his tech skills with a worldwide perspective.
From Davidson to Singapore: A Computer Science Student’s Semester Abroad
Discover how Davidson College computer science major Tumaini Johnson ’27 utilized the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad at Singapore Management University. Learn about his global academic growth, str...
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Lawrence Cann '00 has guided @streetsoccerusa.bsky.social from early days in Charlotte, North Carolina, to national impact, and now to a place on the world stage.
Street Soccer USA Teams up With the World Cup for Maximum Impact
From a makeshift parking lot pitch to a national movement: How Davidson alumnus Lawrence Cann ’00 is building street soccer parks to empower high-need communities.
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Discover how Davidson College studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund.
Jamie Knowles ’10: Sculpting a Creative Career Across Art, Fashion and Media
Discover how Davidson College studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund. Learn more.
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How can math make the World Cup even more exciting? ⚽️📊 Garrett Walker ’26 and Professor Tim Chartier have developed two new apps for the tournament. "Soccer Bingo" turns live game stats into a fun prediction game for casual fans...
The Beautiful Game, Calculated: Two New Apps Open the World Cup to Every Fan
Discover how Davidson College math major Garrett Walker ’26 and Prof. Tim Chartier developed two innovative apps to transform your 2026 World Cup experience. Dive into the numbers today and see if you...
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Kyra A. Kietrys, professor and chair of Hispanic Studies at Davidson College, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year.
National Fellowship Positions Davidson Leader to Shape the Future of Higher Education
Kyra A. Kietrys, professor and chair of Hispanic Studies at Davidson College, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Selected as part of an elite...
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Davidson College has awarded the W. Thomas Smith Scholarship to Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 and Nina Worley ’26. The scholarship, modeled on those such as the Rhodes and Fulbright, pays for a year of graduate study abroad.
Seeking Justice: Smith Recipients Advocate for Educational Equity, Disability Rights
Davidson College has awarded the W. Thomas Smith Scholarship to Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 and Nina Worley ’26. The scholarship, modeled on those such as the Rhodes and Fulbright, pays for a year of graduat...
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This month we celebrate pride alongside our LGBTQ+ community members. Let love here be love everywhere.
"The trip transformed my research from something confined to books and notes into an experience connected to real places and communities." For Rosa Ramirez ’26 and her fellow German Studies majors, Spring Break wasn't just a vacation—it was a deep dive into their senior research.
From Döner to Drama: My Spring Break Trip to Berlin
Learn how Rosa Ramirez ’26 stepped into the physical spaces of her senior thesis during a Berlin field trip, conducting independent, funded and global research while experiencing German culture and la...
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