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#ChallengeAccepted: 12th Annual #AllinforDavidson Giving Day Raises $1.2 Million

��Ʒ�Ƽ�'s 12th annual #AllinforDavidson event raised more than $1.2 million in just one day, surpassing its donor goal and unlocking a $500,000 challenge. The day was filled with fun and philanthropy, featuring campus events and alumni gatherings across the country. Learn more.

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Death by Davidson: Spotlight on Roller Derby

When Isabel Schmidt '25 joined the Skate Club at ��Ʒ�Ƽ�, it led her on an unexpected journey from beginner skater to competitive derby player. Learn more.

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Through the Lens: A Davidson Student Journey from Copenhagen to Kraków

Join psychology major Josh Matushak '26 as he shares his first international experience through captivating photography from his semester abroad in Copenhagen and travels across Europe with the Davidson Chorale, documenting cultural experiences from Danish smoking culture to Polish landscapes and musical performances.

Latest Career Outcomes

��Ʒ�Ƽ� prepares students to fulfill their life-long educational and professional pursuits by connecting them with tools, resources and networks, and fostering the development of critical competencies that build on the liberal arts experience.

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We're All Artists in this Exhibit

Intended STEM major Elie Jerjees ’28 explores new artistic horizons through a collaborative workshop with Lebanese artist Elie Bou Zeidan, discovering that creativity transcends boundaries while deepening language skills and cultural connections.

Lisa and Jeff Case Track & Field Complex view from the stands with student union in the background

Case Family Investment in Track and Field Facility Brings the Competition Home

Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Green Case ’99 and Jeff Case ’99, ��Ʒ�Ƽ� track & field scholar-athletes won’t have to travel to every meet. The new track and field complex will be christened March 29 when the Wildcats host their first meet at home. Read more.

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A Cultural Foundation: Celebrating ��Ʒ�Ƽ�’s Honor Code

SGA President Connor Hines ’26 reflects on the Celebration of Honor, a week of activities around ��Ʒ�Ƽ�’s campus celebrating the distinctive Honor Code and the community’s commitment to trust, integrity and shared responsibility.

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Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing “whiplash,” says Besir Ceka, a ��Ʒ�Ƽ� political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration’s policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.

MarQuita Barker, Ed.D., Will Join ��Ʒ�Ƽ� as the Next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

MarQuita Barker, Ed.D., will join ��Ʒ�Ƽ� as the next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students on June 23.

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Digging In: Experiential Learning at the Campus Farm

From planting to harvesting, Mena Tanner’s job at the ��Ʒ�Ƽ� Farm is more than just a way to get outside — it’s a hands-on lesson in sustainability, community and the exceptional taste of sungold tomatoes.

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Let the (March) Madness Begin: Tourney Tips From Our Resident Bracketologist

Expert bracketologist Prof. Tim Chartier and student Ellis Sriram share data-driven insights for boosting your NCAA women's basketball tournament bracket. Get data-driven tips on March Madness upsets, seed performance, and tournament trends to outsmart the competition.

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Beyond the Ides of March: Insight from Shakespeare

Beware the Ides of March? Charles A. Dana Professor of English Emerita Cynthia Lewis explores how prophets in Shakespeare's works, like the Soothsayer warning Caesar, often go unheeded. Examining patterns across Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Cymbeline, Lewis reflects on humanity's reluctance to heed warnings when they contradict our desires—a pattern as relevant today as in ancient Rome.

Members of the football team with Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18 (#12)

Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18: Leadership in Classroom and Community

A William Holt Terry Scholar, football player and first-generation college student, Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18 will always remember the way he was encouraged by Davidson professors, coaches and friends.

Haley Fullerton ’20 on Confident Communication and Maintaining her Davidson Village

The connections and skills Haley Fullerton ’20 built at Davidson have carried her through many chapters of post-grad life, including teaching English in Madrid and her career in New York City. She finds the Davidson community everywhere she goes.

Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for ��Ʒ�Ƽ� Basketball

A combined gift from ��Ʒ�Ƽ� alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.

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Photo Essay: Creating Outdoor Experiences for All Through Trip Leader Training

Kaspars Golos ’27 reflects on the confidence and self-awareness developed through wilderness leadership after his participation in Davidson Outdoors’ Trip Leader Training. Explore his photos as he learns that the best adventures aren’t just about surviving in nature—they’re about helping others discover their own capacity to lead and connect.

��Ʒ�Ƽ� students from thelasses 2024 and 2025 approach the Theatre at Epidaurus, Greece

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