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An International Student Engagement office poster hangs in Duke.
‘I decided to have crazy faith,’ How a first-year international student made it to Davidson just in time
October 6, 2025
Destruction Left behind after Hurricane Helene Passes Through Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina continues to rebuild one year post Helene
October 1, 2025
Library services are spread across campus while the library is being renovated.
Library renovation disperses Center for Teaching and Learning across campus
October 1, 2025
A student uses a green book for an assessment.
Death of the take home: Cheating concerns prompt move to proctored assessments
September 24, 2025
Union Board saw the largest funding cuts this year.
Student organizations grapple with budget cuts
September 24, 2025
Wildcat Den is known for its fresh and healthy lunch options.
Dining Services reverses decision, Wildcat Den will remain open
July 23, 2025
Wildcat Den, located on the ground level of the Baker Sports Complex, was a popular lunch spot for athletes and students with dietary restrictions. The space will be repurposed for concessions and storage in fall 2025.
Wildcat Den closes to accommodate Chick-fil-A, takes SGA by surprise
July 17, 2025
Davidson to end partnership with Posse Scholars program
Davidson to end partnership with Posse Scholars program
May 9, 2025
President Doug Hicks ‘90 addressed the campus community this week via a webinar.
President Hicks ‘90 hosts webinar, addresses state of higher education
April 30, 2025
The Activities Tax Council (ATC) is overseen by the Student Activities office.
Student Government Association approves major cuts to student organizations
April 23, 2025
BORGs have been banned by the administration, causing reflection on overall alcohol policies.
Anything but a BORG: New alcohol policy reflects broader change in administrative attitudes toward drinking on campus
April 23, 2025
The potential increase in federal endowment tax could have significant implications on Davidson’s funding.
Potential increased federal endowment tax poses threat to Davidson resources
April 9, 2025
View from a window shows that Chick-fil-A is still under construction.
Chick-fil-A: No opening date in sight
September 24, 2025
Students on the PC10 meal plan no longer receive unlimited swipes at Vail Commons Dining Hall.
All Access Meal Plan turns two as concerns persist
September 17, 2025
Wildcat Den is known for its fresh and healthy lunch options.
Dining Services reverses decision, Wildcat Den will remain open
July 23, 2025
Wildcat Den, located on the ground level of the Baker Sports Complex, was a popular lunch spot for athletes and students with dietary restrictions. The space will be repurposed for concessions and storage in fall 2025.
Students surprised by Wildcat Den closure, demand transparency
July 22, 2025
Wildcat Den, located on the ground level of the Baker Sports Complex, was a popular lunch spot for athletes and students with dietary restrictions. The space will be repurposed for concessions and storage in fall 2025.
Wildcat Den closes to accommodate Chick-fil-A, takes SGA by surprise
July 17, 2025
Dr. MarQuita Barker will join the Davidson community in June of 2025.
MarQuita Barker hired as new vice president for student life, dean of students
March 27, 2025
Dr. Tova Benjamin and Dr. Yaakov Lipsker are Davidson’s first long-term Jewish Studies hires.
First long-term Jewish Studies professors discuss their academic year
March 27, 2025
Dr. Besir Ceka and Dr. Silvana Toska speak at the teach-in at the Carolina Inn.
Foreign policy reversal brings Ukraine back to the spotlight
February 26, 2025
Davidson welcomes newest chaplain, Warith Deen Madyun. Photo from the Davidson College Website.
Davidson welcomes Muslim chaplain for the first time in campus history
February 12, 2025
Union Board saw the largest funding cuts this year.
Student organizations grapple with budget cuts
September 24, 2025
Over 50 countries are represented in Davidson’s student body.
International students balance work-hour limits
September 24, 2025
The Lux logo, posted on their Substack.
Students start new publication, share new perspectives
September 17, 2025
FIJI’s sustainable set-up promotes recycling and composting.
Sustainability organizations commemorate Earth Month
April 23, 2025
The Activities Tax Council (ATC) is overseen by the Student Activities office.
Student Government Association approves major cuts to student organizations
April 23, 2025
Davidson's Commitment to Freedom of Expression is displayed in Chambers.
D- for Davidson on free expression survey
October 1, 2025
Oliver Genovese ‘28 heads TPUSA chapter on campus
Turning Point USA Chapter Coming to Davidson
September 17, 2025
Burns delivers the Bank of America Dean Rusk lecture.
Former Ambassador to China delivers Dean Rusk Lecture
September 17, 2025
Cynthia Huang ‘25 led Davidson YAF in 2024.
Davidson YAF named “Rookie Chapter of the Year”
September 10, 2025
Groups from across North Carolina gathered to protest UG Solutions' presence in Davidson.
Students and residents protest local private security firm operating in Gaza
September 3, 2025
Burns delivers the Bank of America Dean Rusk lecture.
Former Ambassador to China delivers Dean Rusk Lecture
September 17, 2025
Flyer for the 2025 Samuel D. Maloney Lecture
2025 Samuel D. Maloney Lecture: Duncan Ryūken Williams
February 19, 2025
Pete Souza presents his collection to the audience. Photos by Clyde Dwyer ‘25 and Kerem Atas ‘26.Pete Souza presents his collection to the audience. Photos by Clyde Dwyer ‘25 and Kerem Atas ‘26.
Behind the Lens: Pete Souza Shares Experiences with Davidson Community
November 20, 2024
Elena Kostyuchenko, author of I Love Russia: Reporting From a Lost Country, speaks at Davidson. Photo by Julia Tatarchenko.
“Love Has a Greater Power in the Universe, and it Even Can Conquer Death”
November 7, 2024
A student uses a green book for an assessment.
Death of the take home: Cheating concerns prompt move to proctored assessments
September 24, 2025
General Manager Frank Dominguez has been at WDAV since 1994.
WDAV and public radio stations around the country grapple with funding cuts: A Q+A with Frank Dominguez
July 27, 2025
Rick Rudisill and Scott Greenwalt often transport students to and from Rich Circle when they call Safe Rides.
Communication mishaps cause problems for Safe Rides drivers
April 9, 2025
Jackson McDonald swims the 1000 Free.
Swimming & Diving opens season at home
October 1, 2025
Some students walk away from sports due to injury or stress.
Former Davidson athletes reflect on stepping away
October 1, 2025
Volleyball huddles in between sets.
Volleyball ends non-conference play at App. State Invitational
September 24, 2025
Transfers Josh Scovens ’27 and JaQualon Roberts ’27 scrimmage. Courtesy of @davidsonbasketball on Instagram.
Programs adapt to new world of recruiting, NIL
September 24, 2025
Running Back Mason Sheron ’26 and Head Coach Saj Thakkar lead the ’Cats onto the field.
Football falls to 0-3, Thakkar “looking for growth”
September 17, 2025
Art history students and faculty on a senior capstone trip to Spain during spring break. Photo courtesy of Lyla Halsted.
Art History expands beyond conventional areas of study
October 1, 2025
Davidson's Symphony Orchestra performs at a concert. Courtesy of @davidsoncollegemusic on Instagram.
Rain cancels concert on the green, students play on
October 1, 2025
Michael Allen ‘27 in the WALT studio.
The (ex-)WALT studio manager’s top five underground albums of 2025
September 24, 2025
Paul Bradley Atkinson performs at Ramble On.
Ramble On music festival returns to Davidson
September 24, 2025
A sculpture by Luis Sahagún.
Professors tackle materiality, modernity and more in “Explorations” exhibit
September 17, 2025
Are Trump and Putin as close as people make them out to be?
October 8, 2025
When Service Becomes a Privilege
October 8, 2025
Davidson Community reflects back on in Helene one year after. Photo courtesy of Delila Cruz.
Davidson reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later
October 1, 2025
Davidson Democrats, Libertarians, and Republicans: We Stand Against Political Violence
September 17, 2025
Community Beyond Academics
September 17, 2025
Union Board in Hot Water for Controversial Frolics Decision
October 1, 2025
Amid Low Turnout, Football Coach Looks To Tap National Guard
October 1, 2025
Spotlight: Student Writing On Your Honor: A Lux Encounter
October 1, 2025
Fall Break reminders from Professor Y
October 1, 2025
Davidson College on: Accessibility
September 28, 2025

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