For Bioinformatics major Eliezer Majambere ’27, DataFest was more than a technical challenge—it was a deep dive into Davidson's interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experience.

Are peptides the miracle the wellness industry claims? 🧪 Davidson College Professor Durwin Striplin breaks down the chemistry of amino acid chains and why the FDA needs more data on these popular “signaling molecules.” 🧬 #Science #Chemistry #Peptides #DavidsonCollege

Davidson College celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement on May 17, with President Doug Hicks ’90 urging graduates facing a polarized and rapidly changing world to seek truth, and to “never forget the humanity of this place — and these very real relationships.”

Davidson College recently recognized one student and one staff member with this year's Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice.

From spring breaks spent addressing food insecurity in the southeastern U.S. to Buddhist pilgrimages in Korea, the Class of 2026 has spent the last four years personifying the Davidson mission: developing disciplined minds and humane instincts.

The odds of a perfect bracket just jumped from 9 quintillion to 590 quintillion. 🤯 Davidson College Professor Tim Chartier discusses the 2027 NCAA expansion and the math behind the madness. 🏀📊 #NCAA #Bracketology #DavidsonCollege

Elise Boyse ’27 beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a high school senior and has spent her Davidson College years researching targeted treatments.

The Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) Studio welcomes students to unleash their inner artists in a community setting. The studio’s basement headquarters at Davidson College offers paint, crafting and art supplies, and also serves as a tiny concert hall.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please check in with yourself and your friends on a regular basis. If you or someone you love needs help and resources, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for assistance.

May marks the start of Jewish American Heritage Month and with it, we observe with gratitude the presence and contributions of Jewish Americans within Davidson College and throughout our alumni.

As May begins, we celebrate and honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month, both here on campus and across the Davidson College community around the world.

Happy Vesak Day to all who celebrate! May you be enlightened on the path of love, harmony, and peace.

Renowned flamenco artists David Pino and Guillermo Guillén visited campus for a weeklong residency, exploring the history, cultural politics, and global evolution of flamenco through workshops and performance.

Davidson College and Lucid Bots are launching the Davidson Innovation Fellows Program! 🤖🎓 The 12-month fellowship connects recent grads with immersive roles in AI & robotics development. A "full-circle" moment for Lucid Bots founder Andrew Ashur ’19, who started the company at Davidson’s Hurt Hub.

Davidson College alum Paul Stouffer ’21 has been named a 2026-2027 Luce Scholar. The Henry Luce Foundation’s highly competitive Luce Scholars Program selects emerging leaders for immersive professional experiences in Asia.

As we celebrate Earth Day, we're taking a look at what sustainability looks like beyond the classroom. For seven Wildcats, it looks like taking the lead at the 2026 Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference. 🌎🌱

Happy Earth Day! How are you caring for our planet today?

The Watson Foundation named Davidson College seniors Brooke Lackey & Neve Rauscher as fellows in its 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. Lackey will study sign language & Deaf culture in several countries. Rauscher will explore how communities adapt to climate warming & changing water patterns.

Davidson College celebrated Spring Convocation on April 14, 2026, gathering to spotlight student achievement—from the academic to the athletic to the artistic—and the faculty and staff who support their work.

On this Yom HaShoah, we remember the victims of the Holocaust, with particular care for their families. May their memory be a guiding light, as we recommit to the path of peace.

At Davidson College, our residence halls aren’t just buildings–they are central to our way of life.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! May new life, hope and joy abound.

Happy Passover! May this joyful season bring peace and freedom to all who celebrate.

Davidson College recently hosted the first Women of Davidson Alumnae Weekend, bringing women from across generations together for a weekend of personal and professional growth, and connection.

What does a "day in the life" look like for a Davidson College student? For Ann Thompson ’27, it’s been a mix of D1 laps in the pool, studying Political Science and Hispanic Studies and exploring the streets of Cádiz, Spain.

Meet Courtney Lassiter ’27, a multidisciplinary artist redefining cultural exploration through film, zines, and techno.

Despite the economy showing resilience in terms of growth, Americans continue to express widespread anxiety driven by the knock-on effects of the war in Iran, cost of living and a slowing labor market.

Discover how Davidson College alum and Watson Fellow Luis Cordero ’22 is reimagining elderly care through community-based neurodegenerative disease support.

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!

The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history.

With 16 Academy Award nominations and nearly $400 million at the box office, Sinners has officially redefined the horror genre. But what lies beneath the surface of this 1930s Mississippi vampire epic?

Davidson College Shakespeare scholar & Prof. Emerita of English Cynthia Lewis discusses the confluence of grief & creativity in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. The book & its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation reimagine personal tragedy as the impetus for one of the playwright’s most beloved works.

Barrett Worthington ’09 turned a hunch into a successful business. Learn how the Davidson alum is reinventing the social experience of the fastest-growing sport: pickleball.

During a visit to present the 2026 Joel Connaroe Lecture at Davidson College, acclaimed author Charles Yu challenged our definitions of intelligence in the age of AI.

Davidson College English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers.

Happy Holi to all who celebrate! May your life be filled with the colors of love and happiness.

The Charlotte Optimist spotlights the new D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good at Davidson College. The Martin Institute aims to develop effective, ethical leaders and citizens. H/T @michaelngraff.bsky.social

March is Women's History Month! From the staff, faculty, students and alums, we honor and celebrate the women who have helped make Davidson College what it is today.

Five Davidson College presidents, representing 42 years of leadership of the college, gathered this week to reflect on the campus' enduring values in the midst of change and upheaval.

Davidson College raised $47M to establish the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. That funding comes from more than a dozen alums and supporters who believe in this ambitious and unprecedented initiative in higher education.

Davidson alum Liz Truluck '22 found pickleball by accident and is now ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Learn how she swapped her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle.

From scoring goals on the lacrosse field to commanding a spacecraft on the moon—Lauren Arkell ’22 is proof that at Davidson, you don’t have to choose just one path.

Ramadan Kareem! May this season offer many blessings to all who observe it.

For Wildcat Valentines Kylee Taylor ’23 and Trey Messer ’24, Davidson offered more than a degree. It's where they discovered their identities as leaders and their commitment to community.

As part of the collaboration between Davidson College and the Catawba Indian Nation, we are thrilled to be hosting Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo on Feb 23 and 24! The Leguminati will assemble in NC! 🫘🫛😋 @ranchogordo.bsky.social @davidsoncollege.bsky.social www.ranchogordo.com

The U.S. State Department has once again named Davidson College as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.

From the boardroom to the runway, Davidson Wildcats are helping the world take flight. We caught up with six alums—leading the way at Delta, United, and American Airlines—to discuss the "magic" of aviation and how their liberal arts foundation helps them solve the industry's most complex puzzles.

Can a "medical murder mystery" lead to better mental health advocacy? Ed Jones III ’77 spent years investigating a tragedy that horrified the Charlotte community. His goal? To prevent other families from suffering by exploring the role of antidepressants and mental illness in extreme cases.

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition.

Matteo Liu ’28 spent his winter break at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and he’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work a world-class event.