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Missy Boaz Woodward ’73 blazed a trail thousands would follow. Every woman who calls Davidson College alma mater is connected to her life, her courage and her lasting impact.
Life Well Lived: The Love Story That Changed Davidson College
Missy Boaz Woodward ’73 blazed a trail thousands would follow. Every woman who calls Davidson College alma mater is connected to her life, her courage and her lasting impact. Learn more.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Missy Boaz Woodward ’73 blazed a trail thousands would follow. Every woman who calls Davidson College alma mater is connected to her life, her courage and her lasting impact.
Economics Professor Vikram Kumar argues that the Federal Reserve should implement a modest 25-basis-point rate cut this week to address growing vulnerabilities in the labor market, such as rising long-term unemployment and reduced working hours.
Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut
Economics Professor Vikram Kumar argues that the Federal Reserve should implement a modest 25-basis-point rate cut this week to address growing vulnerabilities in the labor market, such as rising long...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Economics Professor Vikram Kumar argues that the Federal Reserve should implement a modest 25-basis-point rate cut this week to address growing vulnerabilities in the labor market, such as rising long-term unemployment and reduced working hours.
Davidson College has received the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The college first earned the designation in 2020 and through continuing partnerships with communities, non-profits, and businesses, has renewed its classification.
Davidson College Recognized With Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
Davidson College has received the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The college first earned the designation in 2020 and through continuing partnerships with communities,...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Davidson College has received the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The college first earned the designation in 2020 and through continuing partnerships with communities, non-profits, and businesses, has renewed its classification.
Is the "big game" becoming a big gamble?
With the rapid expansion of legal sports betting across the U.S., the landscape of American sports and public policy is shifting faster than a point spread.
With the rapid expansion of legal sports betting across the U.S., the landscape of American sports and public policy is shifting faster than a point spread.
Want to Bet? A Closer Look at Legal Sports Betting
Davidson College Prof. Kevin McElrath and his students tackle the social and economic consequences of the sports betting boom, examining everything from addiction rates and masculinity to the role of ...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Is the "big game" becoming a big gamble?
With the rapid expansion of legal sports betting across the U.S., the landscape of American sports and public policy is shifting faster than a point spread.
With the rapid expansion of legal sports betting across the U.S., the landscape of American sports and public policy is shifting faster than a point spread.
Meet Aditi Sethi '02, the physician who founded a peaceful North Carolina sanctuary for the dying. Inspired by her work in end-of-life care, Sethi created the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD), a community offering comfort, support, & acceptance to those transitioning and their families.
A Loving Death: Aditi Sethi '02 Founded A Sanctuary Where Those Who Are Dying Find Peace, Comfort and Community
Meet Aditi Sethi '02, the physician who founded a peaceful North Carolina sanctuary for the dying. Inspired by her work in end-of-life care, Sethi created the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CC...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Meet Aditi Sethi '02, the physician who founded a peaceful North Carolina sanctuary for the dying. Inspired by her work in end-of-life care, Sethi created the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD), a community offering comfort, support, & acceptance to those transitioning and their families.
Davidson College and the Alliance of Baptists received a $2 million project from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand the Churches that THRIVE for Racial Justice initiative. Learn how this partnership empowers congregations to dismantle racialized structures.
After Five-Year Pilot, $2 Million Project Expands Partnership With Alliance of Baptists
Davidson College and the Alliance of Baptists received a $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand the Churches that THRIVE for Racial Justice initiative. Learn how this partnership empower...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Davidson College and the Alliance of Baptists received a $2 million project from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand the Churches that THRIVE for Racial Justice initiative. Learn how this partnership empowers congregations to dismantle racialized structures.
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the incredible literary accomplishments of Davidson College's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned writers with multiple bestsellers, their words are reaching readers far and wide.
Check Out These Recently Written Reads by Davidson College Alums
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the literary accomplishments of Davidson College's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned wri...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the incredible literary accomplishments of Davidson College's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned writers with multiple bestsellers, their words are reaching readers far and wide.
Davidson College’s Institute for Public Good has won a $4 million federal grant to help develop civil discourse practices across 100 college and university campuses. It is the largest competitive government grant in the college's history.
Davidson College Institute for Public Good Wins Historic $4M Federal Grant to Foster Civil Debate
Davidson College’s Institute for Public Good has been awarded a historic $4 million federal grant—the largest in the college's history—to foster civil debate and respectful disagreement across 100 cam...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Davidson College’s Institute for Public Good has won a $4 million federal grant to help develop civil discourse practices across 100 college and university campuses. It is the largest competitive government grant in the college's history.
Happy New Year 'Cats!
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Happy New Year 'Cats!
Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa.
December 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May hope, love, joy, and peace shine bright throughout this season.
December 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May hope, love, joy, and peace shine bright throughout this season.
In this season of giving, the Davidson College community celebrates the gifts that didn’t come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
Do you have a favorite gift that didn't cost you anything? Tell us about it in the comments!
Do you have a favorite gift that didn't cost you anything? Tell us about it in the comments!
They Cost Very Little and Mean So Much: The Best Gifts No One Bought
In this season of giving, the Davidson College community celebrates the gifts that didn’t come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In this season of giving, the Davidson College community celebrates the gifts that didn’t come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
Do you have a favorite gift that didn't cost you anything? Tell us about it in the comments!
Do you have a favorite gift that didn't cost you anything? Tell us about it in the comments!
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at Davidson College, with the help of faculty mentors.
The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara ’92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at Davidson College, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at Davidson College, with the help of faculty mentors.
Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
Music by Chloe Wang ’27, on violin, and Cindy Wan ’27, on cello: Mozart, W.A. - Divertimento No. 2, K. 229.
Music by Chloe Wang ’27, on violin, and Cindy Wan ’27, on cello: Mozart, W.A. - Divertimento No. 2, K. 229.
Warm Wishes for This Holiday Season from Davidson College
Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
Music by Chloe Wang ’27, on violin, and Cindy Wan ’27, on cello: Mozart, W.A. - Divertimento No. 2, K. 229.
Music by Chloe Wang ’27, on violin, and Cindy Wan ’27, on cello: Mozart, W.A. - Divertimento No. 2, K. 229.
May the festival of Hanukkah bring peace, especially at this time, to all those who light the candles.
December 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
May the festival of Hanukkah bring peace, especially at this time, to all those who light the candles.
"I came away from the event learning that care isn’t just about what happens in the exam room. It extends to every touchpoint in the healthcare system: the ambulance, the reception desk, the nurses and the doctors...
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Davidson public health student shares her eye-opening experience in “PBH 375” and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how Davidson studen...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"I came away from the event learning that care isn’t just about what happens in the exam room. It extends to every touchpoint in the healthcare system: the ambulance, the reception desk, the nurses and the doctors...
"Dance Ensemble is not just a performance group for me. It’s home. It’s where I learned to believe in myself, no matter how crooked my movements looked. It’s where I learned to support others at every level. It’s where I learned to spread joy effortlessly, fully and freely."
Davidson Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one Davidson student joined Dance Ensemble with limited experience, finding confidence, community and global dance opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, and France.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Dance Ensemble is not just a performance group for me. It’s home. It’s where I learned to believe in myself, no matter how crooked my movements looked. It’s where I learned to support others at every level. It’s where I learned to spread joy effortlessly, fully and freely."
"I’ve learned that meaningful service starts with listening, asking questions, and understanding systems before acting. The point was never to fix, but to witness, to learn and to reflect.
Learning to Listen: A Bonner Scholar's Summer of Service in Cape Town
Film, Media & Digital Studies major Pablo Quintero ’28 reflects on his summer with a marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, with the Bonner Scholars program. He shares what he learned about hims...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"I’ve learned that meaningful service starts with listening, asking questions, and understanding systems before acting. The point was never to fix, but to witness, to learn and to reflect.
Anthony Strouse '28 is making his mark on Davidson's music scene, performing in the orchestra and the band Orchid. Learn how faculty mentorship and other opportunities shaped his path from Texas to campus.
Following the Music: Anthony Strouse ’28 on the Throughline that Brought Him to Davidson
Anthony Strouse '28 is making his mark on Davidson's music scene, performing in the orchestra and the band Orchid. Learn how faculty mentorship and other opportunities shaped his path from Texas to ca...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Anthony Strouse '28 is making his mark on Davidson's music scene, performing in the orchestra and the band Orchid. Learn how faculty mentorship and other opportunities shaped his path from Texas to campus.
Davidson College alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her new show, Hysterical.
One-Woman Show: Hannah Lieberman ’18 Gets Whirlwind Start in the NYC Comedy Scene
Davidson College alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her upcoming show, Hysterical.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Davidson College alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her new show, Hysterical.
"Every Wednesday afternoon, I step into a familiar office, sunlight streaming through tall windows and the hum of campus life just beyond the door. Sometimes it is the Dean of Students’ office, sometimes the President’s. This is a space where conversation matters and every voice counts...
Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time: Leadership at Davidson College
At Davidson College, student ideas don’t just get heard - they drive progress. Learn how the Student Government Association (SGA) and student leaders build authentic relationships with the President, ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"Every Wednesday afternoon, I step into a familiar office, sunlight streaming through tall windows and the hum of campus life just beyond the door. Sometimes it is the Dean of Students’ office, sometimes the President’s. This is a space where conversation matters and every voice counts...
Machines have been “taking” jobs from humans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Davidson College Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe offers context on how history will define the AI era, and about the unique challenges of the current moment.
Can The Industrial Revolution Prepare Us For The AI Era?
Machines have been “taking” jobs from humans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Davidson College Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe offers context on how history will define the AI era, and...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Machines have been “taking” jobs from humans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Davidson College Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe offers context on how history will define the AI era, and about the unique challenges of the current moment.
As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on Davidson College’s campus to discuss AI, cheating, campus culture and more.
ChatGPA: Honor Councils Nationwide Navigate AI and Cheating
As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on Davidson College’s campus to discuss AI, ...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on Davidson College’s campus to discuss AI, cheating, campus culture and more.
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, Davidson College expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse. Historically, Venezuela was a stable democracy that took in refugees from other South American countries.
What's the Endgame in Venezuela? Political Science Professor Explains U.S. Pressure Campaign
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, Davidson College expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, Davidson College expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse. Historically, Venezuela was a stable democracy that took in refugees from other South American countries.
"When I was in high school thinking about what college would be my home, I focused on the larger and more obvious factors, such as the size of the student body and the majors that were offered...
Finding Your Happy Place: The Little Moments That Make Up College Life
Senior Ellie Heald ’26 reflects back on the experiences that have made up her college experience – from chatting with friends on the way to class to taking in the fall foliage from her dance studio wi...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"When I was in high school thinking about what college would be my home, I focused on the larger and more obvious factors, such as the size of the student body and the majors that were offered...