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Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Davidson Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 Davidson Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Q&A: What Does Being First Generation Mean to You?
As ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö celebrates first generation day each November, we asked first-gen members of the community to share what being first means to them. Learn what they had to say.
From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award
A project co-curated by ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö’s Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at Davidson inspired her work. Read more.
Claire Begalla ’24: Making Meaningful Art & Making Art Meaningful
Sometimes it’s the spur-of-the-moment stories that have the happiest endings.
Lori Pitts ’12: Changing Lives and Policy Through Theatre
Lori Pitts ’12 is a perfect example of the ways a liberal arts education can shift perspectives and open minds to new possibilities.
Camp Staff, Career Seekers and Dairy Farmers to Benefit From Student Innovations
The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has announced four winners of the 2022 Avinger Impact Fund. Each student-led company received at least $5,000 to help move their work forward. Learn more.
Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell
When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.
Young Alumni Spotlight: Davidsonians & Sustainability
Two young alumni share how their experiences with ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö’s Sustainability Office got them to where they are today, post-Davidson.
The Home Team: Stephen Curry ’10 on the Improbable Journey That Began at Davidson
Stephen Curry '10 returned to ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö in August to celebrate his graduation, jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction. Here, he talks with classmate and author David Dennis Jr. '08 about staying grounded, speaking out and his improbable journey to basketball legend status. Read more.
Art of Basketball: Austin Bell ’10 Finds Beauty Courtside
This ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö alum travels the world to capture images of artwork that is as distinct as the urban centers it inhabits. Read more.
Cover of the Rolling Stone: Davidson Alums Behind the Music Scene
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö alums have worked with some of the biggest names in music. Find out more about their influence behind the scenes.
Basketball Is Life: McKillop Brings Hardwood Know-How to Off-the-Court Role
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö appoints former head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop as first Leader-in-Residence. Learn more.
Great Expectations: A Community of Individuals
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Prof. Cynthia Lewis reflects on the many talents of the students, faculty and staff members she has encountered in more than four decades of teaching. Learn more.
Protests in Iran Inspire Student Action
¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö students take action to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Iran. Learn more.
Presidential Seminar: Listen, Learn, Repeat
A letter from President Douglas Hicks published in the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of the Davidson Journal.
Trust, Commitment, Care: A Coach, a Player and an Unbreakable Bond
Stephen Curry '10 and ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö former Head Men's Basketball Coach Bob McKillop share a relationship built on the tenets of McKillop's "TCC" philosophy. Read more.
On Course: The Politics of Education
This ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö course gets into the how and why we educate children in the United States. Learn more.
In the Red: This Doc’s Not A Davidson Guy—He Just Plays One on TV
He didn't graduate from ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö, but when it comes to Wildcat pride, the doctor is in. Find out more about the man wearing red amid the sea of Golden State Warriors blue and gold.
Commons Connections: One Quirky Video Unites Lifelong Friends
A video showcasing the lyrical stylings of NBA MVP Stephen Curry '10 and other ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö athletes keeps coming back, reinforcing the bonds that were created when it was made nearly 15 years ago. Learn more.
An Unexpected but Perfect Path: John Billups ’22
John Billups ’22 explored various passions at Davidson, and he’s now expanding his skillset even more through his work in the advertising industry.