When Hurricane Helene hit one year ago, Environmental Studies Professor Brad Johnson tossed his syllabus so he and his students could study the impact of the historic storm. Today, Johnson’s students have grown into seasoned researchers and close friends: www.davidson.edu/news/2025/09...

"I left feeling grateful and challenged. Grateful for a day where a top diplomat treated students as partners in thinking. Challenged to keep my own posture 'analytical rather than political,' to pursue language and study-away opportunities, and to do the slow, steady work of mending divisions...

Shana Tovah! May all who celebrate be blessed with a sweet and fruitful new year.

Happy Navratri! May all who celebrate be blessed with love, happiness and joy.

Discover the diverse motivations and fascinating stories behind collections, from ancient origins to modern passions. Explore how Davidson College alumni preserve and share their unique treasures with the world.

As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we celebrate and honor the Latinas and Latinos across the Davidson College community and throughout our alumni around the world.

Today we remember and honor the loved ones we lost. #September11 📷: Christopher Record (DC)

In the latest Davidson Journal, we asked for the guiding principles of Alison Hall Mauzé '84 and Anthony Foxx '93, two influential Davidson College alumni. They reflect on their leadership through crisis, change, and dedication to service. What are your rules to live by?

Ready to create a pollinator garden but don't know where to start? Discover simple tips for everyday gardeners: start small, prioritize diverse plants, understand your space, and use edging & mulch for success. Get expert advice and help save pollinators today!

Meet dancer Aiyana Thornton ’29 and theatre production manager Aishya Pillai ’29, the inaugural Sloan Performing Arts Scholars. Davidson College’s first-ever scholarship for the performing arts, the Sloan scholarship brings strength and talent to the college’s music, dance and theatre departments.

Davidson College alum Yashita Kandhari ’22 has been awarded the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study AI ethics through a global lens.

Davidson College has partnered with N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green to identify and support the next generation of talented poets. A Raleigh teenager recently was named as North Carolina’s first Youth Poet Laureate. In 2026, Davidson will host its first on-campus youth poet laureate event.

The Class of 2029 came out Wednesday to run in Davidson College’s Cake Race, a beloved tradition that started 95 years ago, and has the college community and neighbors baking confections for runners: www.davidson.edu/news/2025/08...

They went to college and I got these socks! Go Wildcats! @davidsoncollege.bsky.social

Brazil and the United States share similar histories. But in late July, tensions spiked after the U.S. hiked tariffs and issued sanctions against a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. Britta Crandall, political science professor and South America expert, shared her thoughts on the shifting dynamics.

Happy National Pickleball Day! Did you know that Davidson's Pickleball Club has grown into a community of over 200 members who recently competed at nationals? Learn how this student-run club became a campus sensation in a new blog post by Thomas Lane '26 and Emily Brestle '27.

Meet one of Davidson Athletics' most loyal employees. For 42 years, he's supported Wildcat athletes, following in his father's footsteps. It's a story of family, dedication and generations of Davidson College pride.

The Spring/Summer 2025 issue of the Davidson Journal features a fresh design and look. Dive into our latest features now! www.davidson.edu/news-events/...

Writer and poet Mav Smith ’26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She’s the fourth Davidson College student to receive the award in the past 50 years.

Davidson College raised more than $96.4 million this fiscal year, with gifts supporting scholarships, athletics, the arts, research, internships and more. Alums and families showed extraordinary commitment through monetary gifts, participation in events and engagement as volunteers and mentors.

Eight young Davidson College alumni have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to teach and study abroad; another five were named as alternates. Davidson has long been recognized as a top producer of program finalists.

Davidson College alum Megan Mokriski ’25 discovered her passion for rock climbing as a first-year student, thanks to Davidson Outdoors. To mark Global Climbing Day, Saturday, July 12, 2025, Mokriski shared her academic journey, research experience, and how climbing has shaped her life.

From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a Davidson College assistant mathematics and computer science professor, and student researcher Vincent Reynolds ’26 are using knot theory to explore and develop knot games and puzzles. www.davidson.edu/news/2025/07...

A whimsical take on spurious correlation from @standupmaths.bsky.social…shot at @davidsoncollege.bsky.social.

Davidson College student Katriel Sander ’27 will embark on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship.

Reunion Weekend 2025 at Davidson College brought together seventeen hundred alumni from all over the globe for a heartwarming celebration of service, friendship and reflection.

From a new mascot to a new stadium to enduring traditions, the Davidson College community had quite a year in 2024-25. Let's take a look back together.

"While environmental concerns can seem daunting, especially when creating change at the federal level, there are many people willing to listen and who genuinely care about these issues...

Lauren Schassberger ’16 turned her Davidson College experience into a lifelong connection—first as a student leader, then as a dedicated alumna volunteer on the West Coast. Discover how she found joy, career success, and community.

The United States needs more babies to sustain economic growth. But Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe says reversing the declining birth rate is harder than it sounds.

Grace McGuire '25 and Steve Mirabello '25 are headed to the United Kingdom as this year's W. Thomas Smith Scholars. This scholarship honors graduating seniors for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.

Duke Family Performance Hall was abuzz with applause and laughter as President Doug Hicks ’90 thanked and congratulated employees on a successful academic year, calling out a number of accomplishments from across campus.

In an interview with the talk show “Carolina Business Review,” Davidson College President Doug Hicks ’90 discussed a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence and the job market.

📗 Dr Randi Gill-Sadler from @davidsoncollege.bsky.social presents on Literary Fieldwork: Archives, the Environment and Black American Fiction for the King's Environmental Humanities Network on 21 May. 🔗 Find out more 👇 @kingsenglish.bsky.social www.kcl.ac.uk/events/liter...

Davidson College’s class of 2025 celebrated Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with a call from President Doug Hicks to bring their humane instincts into a world that needs them. Congratulations graduates!

As our community prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025's commencement this Sunday, we're highlighting the seniors who contributed their stories and reflections to My Davidson, our student blog.

Hey 'Cats, we're so excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 this weekend! For Commencement-related information, visit davidson.edu/commencement.

Chris Piatnichouk ’26 was recently awarded a Goldwater scholarship, which supports STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders.

"We were the only undergraduates presenting at AEFP this year, and among just 14 undergraduates who have ever presented at the conference–all Davidson students."

Davidson College professors Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy, alongside Virginia Tech's Paola Zellner Bassett, will showcase a captivating video installation at the Venice Biennale’s "Time Space Existence 2025."

On Tues, May 6, President Doug Hicks ’90 was the special guest on “Charlotte Talks,” a daily, hour-long talk show produced by WFAE, Charlotte’s @npr.org affiliate. Hicks & host Mike Collins covered the state of higher education & the steps Davidson is taking to lead through a period of disruption.

The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world.

Alums Fritz Porter ’99 & Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at Davidson College. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching & Learning, w/the goal of inspiring generations of scholars.

From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the Davidson College Chorale.

Davidson College names Mike Summers, a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds, as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development.

Follow a sophomore student’s transformative weekend at the 27th Full Frame Festival in Durham, where her passion for cinematography blossomed into renewed creative inspiration.

Want to help monarch butterflies? Bio prof Scott Villa offers three essential tips to create the most effective garden for these migrating pollinators. 🦋🌎 #EarthDay

Davidson College alum Kirsten Sikkelee '90 has helped countless women and children in the Charlotte region find their footing through housing and other YWCA of Central Carolinas programs. As she looks toward what’s next, she reflects on her path and her Davidson experience.

Davidson College celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.

The Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice recognizes Davidson College students, faculty and staff who endeavor to create a more just world. Learn more about this year's recipients below.