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Chambers Building is home to the majority of faculty offices at Davidson.
New $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, pause in hiring for international faculty at Davidson
October 15, 2025
TPUSA President Oliver Genovese ‘28 stands with former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Photo courtesy of Oliver Genovese ‘28.
Turning Point USA gains staff advisor, addresses Professor Watchlist
October 15, 2025
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke about the need to set aside political disagreements in pursuit of the common good.
US Senators Klobuchar, Tillis visit Davidson
October 15, 2025
Students gather at Chick-fil-A.
Chick-fil-A opens after weeks of uncertainty
October 15, 2025
Honor Council Chair Maggie Woodward '26 speaks at a mock hearing in the Hance Auditorium.
Honor Council hosts mock hearing to promote transparency
October 15, 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's rising cost of attendance reflects a national trend of increasing costs of higher education.
Tuition expected to rise for 2026-2027 school year
October 10, 2025
Davidson’s Technology and Innovation Department updated its Access to Electronic Communications and Files Policy this fall.
Updated College technology policy in effect October 7
October 9, 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
Students gather at Chick-fil-A.
Chick-fil-A opens after weeks of uncertainty
October 15, 2025
Davidson's Feb. 2025 campus plan includes proposals for a new Dining Commons. According to College archives, Vail Commons (pictured above) was built in 1981.
Campus plan outlines vision for the future
October 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
Chambers Building is home to the majority of faculty offices at Davidson.
New $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, pause in hiring for international faculty at Davidson
October 15, 2025
Davidson’s Technology and Innovation Department updated its Access to Electronic Communications and Files Policy this fall.
Updated College technology policy in effect October 7
October 9, 2025
A young Randy Ingram in his days as a Davidson student. Photo courtesy of Randy Ingram.
‘God, I’m gonna miss that guy,’ Professor Randy Ingram’s final chapter at Davidson
October 9, 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
TPUSA President Oliver Genovese ‘28 stands with former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Photo courtesy of Oliver Genovese ‘28.
Turning Point USA gains staff advisor, addresses Professor Watchlist
October 15, 2025
Students gather at Chick-fil-A.
Chick-fil-A opens after weeks of uncertainty
October 15, 2025
Honor Council Chair Maggie Woodward '26 speaks at a mock hearing in the Hance Auditorium.
Honor Council hosts mock hearing to promote transparency
October 15, 2025
Davidson's rising cost of attendance reflects a national trend of increasing costs of higher education.
Tuition expected to rise for 2026-2027 school year
October 10, 2025
Davidson’s Technology and Innovation Department updated its Access to Electronic Communications and Files Policy this fall.
Updated College technology policy in effect October 7
October 9, 2025
TPUSA President Oliver Genovese ‘28 stands with former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Photo courtesy of Oliver Genovese ‘28.
Turning Point USA gains staff advisor, addresses Professor Watchlist
October 15, 2025
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke about the need to set aside political disagreements in pursuit of the common good.
US Senators Klobuchar, Tillis visit Davidson
October 15, 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
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke about the need to set aside political disagreements in pursuit of the common good.
US Senators Klobuchar, Tillis visit Davidson
October 15, 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
Chambers Building is home to the majority of faculty offices at Davidson.
New $100,000 H-1B Visa fee, pause in hiring for international faculty at Davidson
October 15, 2025
TPUSA President Oliver Genovese ‘28 stands with former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley. Photo courtesy of Oliver Genovese ‘28.
Turning Point USA gains staff advisor, addresses Professor Watchlist
October 15, 2025
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke about the need to set aside political disagreements in pursuit of the common good.
US Senators Klobuchar, Tillis visit Davidson
October 15, 2025
A young Randy Ingram in his days as a Davidson student. Photo courtesy of Randy Ingram.
‘God, I’m gonna miss that guy,’ Professor Randy Ingram’s final chapter at Davidson
October 9, 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
Sarah Weatherford arriving at a women’s soccer game. Photo courtesy of @davidsonwsoc on Instagram.
The behind-the-scenes heroes of Davidson Athletics
October 15, 2025
John Nowland ‘27 training with the men’s basketball team. Photo courtesy of John Nowland.
From practice squad to walk-on: John Nowland ‘27 joins Men’s Basketball
October 15, 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
Makayla Binter’s (‘20) Mural Panel Project was funded by DACE Spike! and Projects for Peace grants. Photo by Chris Record.
DACE’s role in Institute for Public Good still undecided
October 15, 2025
“At the Twilight’s Last Gleaming?” by Hank Willis Thomas.
Hank Willis Thomas questions America in “We The People”
October 15, 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
Are Trump and Putin as close as people make them out to be?
October 8, 2025
Students volunteer at the Davidson community garden. Photo courtesy of CarlyAnn Underwood '29.
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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