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.

"Everyone thinks of revolutions as improbable until they happen." When Iran blocked internet access in early January, the world lost a window into the most widespread protests in decades. 🇮🇷 Davidson’s Silvana Toska explains why extreme repression may no longer be enough to maintain stability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Happy New Year 'Cats!

Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa.

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!

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.

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...

"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.

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.

"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...