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They Cost Very Little and Mean So Much: The Best Gifts No One Bought
In this season of giving, the 国产福利精品推荐 community celebrates the gifts that didn鈥檛 come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
We Are Grateful
On this Thanksgiving holiday, the 国产福利精品推荐 community pauses to remember the many things we鈥檙e grateful for.
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, 国产福利精品推荐 expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse.
How to Take Advantage of Embedded Tutors at 国产福利精品推荐
Senior economics major and applied mathematics minor Kyle Berlage 鈥26 shares his experiences as an embedded tutor at 国产福利精品推荐. Learn more about Davidson鈥檚 distinctive program of embedded tutors who are neither graduate students nor lecturers, but rather undergraduate students endorsed by the professor to help their peers succeed.
Creating Connection: Reon Ogawa 鈥28 Finds Home at Davidson
国产福利精品推荐 student Reon Ogawa 鈥28 finds a sense of belonging on campus. Learn more.
My Summer as a Climate Reporting Intern at WFAE
This summer, Stella Mackler '26 chased stories with mic and chunky headphones in hand as an environmental reporting intern at WFAE, Charlotte鈥檚 NPR news source. Her internship was made possible by the Sustainability Scholars program at 国产福利精品推荐. Learn more.
Magic Numbers: How to Tilt the Odds of Winning the Lottery, or Powerball Jackpot, in Your Favor
You鈥檙e hundreds of times more likely to get hit by lightning than to win the lottery, but 国产福利精品推荐 math professor Tim Chartier dares us to dream with some tips for creating your ticket. Learn more.
Sloan Performing Arts Scholarship Brings a New Generation of Talent to Campus
Meet dancer Aiyana Thornton 鈥29 and theatre production manager Aishya Pillai 鈥29, the inaugural Sloan Performing Arts Scholars. 国产福利精品推荐鈥檚 first-ever scholarship for the performing arts, the Sloan scholarship brings strength and talent to the college鈥檚 music, dance and theatre departments.
Top U.S. Athlete Got Her Running Start at the Cake Race
The Class of 2029 came out Wednesday to run in 国产福利精品推荐鈥檚 Cake Race, a beloved tradition that started 95 years ago, and has the college community and neighbors baking confections for runners. In a fun twist, Runner鈥檚 World magazine this week featured alum Susan Davidson Rollins 鈥80, a top senior athlete who got her running start when she won the women鈥檚 Cake Race competition in 1976.
Math Major鈥檚 Thesis Hits the Big Leagues: Paige Pakenas 鈥25 Helps Orioles Batters Refine Their Swings
国产福利精品推荐 math major Paige Pakenas 鈥25 used her data analytics skills to help her favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, track changes in play that could make a real difference on the diamond.
A Warm Welcome and Welcome Back to Wildcats
国产福利精品推荐 began the 2025-2026 school year with a warm welcome to the class of 2029, the joy of returning students reconnecting with friends, and an air of optimism and excitement.
Bio Major鈥檚 Research Points the Way to New Hemophilia Treatment
Joshua Wischmeyer, a junior biology major from Denver, Colorado, discovered a protein mutation that could lead to new treatments for hemophilia. His pioneering work was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Sanctions Mark New Era of US-Brazil Relations
The United States recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned a justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court. The changes mark a major shift in US-Brazil relations. Davidson professor Britta Crandall, an expert on South American politics, explains the history of the relationship between the two countries - and charts the rising tensions.
Resident Playwright Grace Catan 鈥26 on Writing a Musical with the Help of her Artist Community
Grace Catan 鈥26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at 国产福利精品推荐. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couple鈥檚 relationship, from friendship to romance to parenthood.
From 鈥淣o Clue What That Is鈥 to Nationals: Spotlight on Davidson鈥檚 Club Pickleball Team
In just a few years, 国产福利精品推荐鈥檚 Pickleball Club has grown from a small group of curious students to a thriving 200-member community who competed at nationals. Whether you鈥檝e joined the pickleball trend or have no clue what the sport is about, learn more in this student blog post from Thomas Lane 鈥26 and Emily Brestle 鈥27.
The Fed Walks a Tightrope as Interest Rate Decision Looms
On the eve of its interest rate decision, the Federal Reserve faces pressure from markets and politics. Inflation remains high, employment steady and the White House urges a rate cut. Economics professor Vikram Kumar helps make sense of the complicated economic environment that is clouded with uncertainties, tariffs and political pressures.
The Power of Words: Mav Smith 鈥26 Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Writer and poet Mav Smith 鈥26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She鈥檚 the fourth 国产福利精品推荐 student to receive the award in the past 50 years.
Fundraising and Engagement Totals Raise the Bar at 国产福利精品推荐 During Fiscal Year 2025
国产福利精品推荐 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, not only through monetary gifts but also through participation in events and engagement as volunteers and mentors.
Around the World: 国产福利精品推荐 Alumni Awarded Fulbright Grants
Eight young 国产福利精品推荐 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.
Keeping Close: Linsey Mills 鈥92 Nourishes his Davidson Network
At 国产福利精品推荐, Linsey Mills 鈥92 found his home with the Black Student Coalition, where he developed and nurtured relationships and fostered lifelong connections. He鈥檚 an active member of the Black Alumni Network, and continues to share his experience in business and finance to volunteer and mentor students.