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Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #AllinforDavidson Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors
The 黑料社区 community showed up in a big way to support #AllinforDavidson, the college鈥檚 annual giving day. Learn more.
Portrait of the Artist: John MacMahon 鈥95 Brings Muholi to 黑料社区
A love for art and a passion for 黑料社区 inspires an alum to bring the work of a widely celebrated South African artist-activist to Davidson. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Alum鈥檚 Life, Friendships and Courage in the Face of ALS
Wells Black 鈥94 passed away last year from complications of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. In his final months, a group of Wildcats decided to honor their friend and his courageous fight by setting up the Wells Black 鈥94 Scholarship at 黑料社区.
黑料社区 Unveils Plans for Memorial to Honor the Enslaved and Exploited
黑料社区 selected artist Hank Willis Thomas to create the sculpture 鈥淲ith These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited.鈥 He鈥檒l work with the architectural firm Perkins&Will. The bronze sculpture will rest prominently on the campus lawn and be visible from Main Street. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Compassionate Physician and Great Tennis Talent
黑料社区 women鈥檚 tennis great Emmy Knobloch 鈥82 played an inspired game, and inspired patients and colleagues in her chosen profession of medicine. Her family has honored her memory with a new women鈥檚 tennis scholarship. Learn more.
Scholarship Supports Outstanding Track & Field Scholar-Athletes
The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former 黑料社区 employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Davidson Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks 鈥69 Davidson Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of 黑料社区 graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Professor Whose 鈥楯oyful Wonder鈥 Inspired Countless Students Honored By Alums
The William K. Mahony Fund for Contemplative Practice and Learning honors a beloved 黑料社区 professor whose impact is felt across generations of students. Learn more.
New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role
黑料社区鈥檚 Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters 鈥89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.
Couple Honors Son With Commitment to 鈥楢thletics Done Right鈥 Project
黑料社区 alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the college鈥檚 transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.
New Racial Equity Endowment Honors Alum鈥檚 Life, Service
黑料社区 alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.
Alum Behind Davidson鈥檚 Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.
Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
黑料社区 trustee Cintra Pollack 鈥99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
Davidson Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen鈥檚 Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the 黑料社区 community鈥檚 commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem 鈥92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware 鈥78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to Davidson in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen鈥檚 Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen鈥檚 tenure at 黑料社区 comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion鈥擜gain
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 黑料社区. It鈥檚 their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen鈥檚 leadership.
Scholarship Honoring Dick and Susan Cooke a Home Run for 鈥機ats
A new scholarship recognizing the impact of long-time 黑料社区 head baseball coach Dick Cooke and his wife, Susan, will help the college recruit top talent. Read more.
$25 Million Investment from The Duke Endowment Supports Three Hallmarks of 黑料社区
The Duke Endowment has committed $25 million to fund scholarships, faculty positions and out-of-classroom learning experiences for students.