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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Congratulations to Brian Fork '01, CEO of the Carolina Hurricanes, for their Stanley Cup victory last night!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

"What makes SGA so special is that we take student feedback and turn it into real change." In the latest My Davidson blog post, Maya Rajeh ’27 explores a core Davidson truth: here, student voices don’t just matter—they lead the way.

Davidson College held its Annual Employee Appreciation Day on May 22, presenting awards for outstanding service, honoring retirees and celebrating the college community’s commitment to its students.

Davidson College biology professor Susana Wadgymar has received the 2026 W.S. Cooper Award from the Ecological Society of America. Wadgymar’s research, published in Science, tracked 100k+ seeds to see how climate change outpaces natural plant adaptation. 🌿 📊

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. The college will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

For 25 years, the Julian and Robert J. Lake Scholarship at Davidson College has provided financial support and a true "home away from home" for children and relatives of Presbyterian ministers.

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.