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The proposed Red Line will run parallel to Main Street along existing tracks.
Mecklenburg voters confront transit tax referendum
October 29, 2025
Doug Hicks '90 and Clint Smith '10 at the Reynolds lecture.
Clint Smith ‘10 returns to Davidson speaking on race and memory
October 29, 2025
Catawba River Outfitters and Ella Blu Boutique are the first businesses to open in the newly renovated Sadler Square.
New Sadler Square tenants open shop
October 24, 2025
The memorial's bronze hands rest in front of the Cunningham Theatre Center on Davidson's Historic Quad.
Davidson dedicates ‘With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited’
October 24, 2025
Demonstrators hung a Palestinian flag reading "ceasefire now" from the Chambers Building in spring 2024. YAF's complaint baselessly claimed demonstrators "staged a takeover." Photo courtesy of @yaf on X.
Professors, students question YAF complaint against Davidson
October 22, 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
Demonstrators hung a Palestinian flag reading "ceasefire now" from the Chambers Building in spring 2024. YAF's complaint baselessly claimed demonstrators "staged a takeover." Photo courtesy of @yaf on X.
Professors, students question YAF complaint against Davidson
October 22, 2025
Founders stand together with Nisbet venture grant. Left to right: Daulet Berdikulov '28, Isaiah Dinar '28 and Cillian Hallinan '28. Photo courtesy of @thehurthubdavidson on Instagram.
Students launch ‘ZIP’ rideshare app
October 22, 2025
Quips & Cranks' 2025 yearbook is the newest addition to Union's shelf of previous volumes. Free copies are available to students.
New year, same book: Quips & Cranks returns after five year hiatus
October 22, 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
The proposed Red Line will run parallel to Main Street along existing tracks.
Mecklenburg voters confront transit tax referendum
October 29, 2025
Candidates for Davidson Board of Commissioners spoke to students on Tuesday.
Davidson residents on the ticket for Board of Commissioners
October 29, 2025
Demonstrators hung a Palestinian flag reading "ceasefire now" from the Chambers Building in spring 2024. YAF's complaint baselessly claimed demonstrators "staged a takeover." Photo courtesy of @yaf on X.
Professors, students question YAF complaint against Davidson
October 22, 2025
Mayor Rusty Knox standing next to former NC Governor Roy Cooper. Photo courtesy of @Rustyknox on Instagram.
Local politics in Davidson: A Q&A with Mayor Rusty Knox
October 22, 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
Doug Hicks '90 and Clint Smith '10 at the Reynolds lecture.
Clint Smith ‘10 returns to Davidson speaking on race and memory
October 29, 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
Demonstrators hung a Palestinian flag reading "ceasefire now" from the Chambers Building in spring 2024. YAF's complaint baselessly claimed demonstrators "staged a takeover." Photo courtesy of @yaf on X.
Professors, students question YAF complaint against Davidson
October 22, 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
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
Dominic Rusciolelli '28 in a game against High Point University. Courtesy of Bridget Prentiss '28.
Men’s Club Soccer finishes season undefeated, prepares for regionals
October 29, 2025
Brock Matheny '26 and Sam Brown '27 at a practice scrimmage. Photo courtesy of @davidsonbasketball on Instagram.
Men’s Basketball season preview
October 29, 2025
Davidson field hockey are in third place in A-10 conference standings. Photo courtesy of @dcfh_wildcats on Instagram.
Davidson field hockey enters final stretch with most wins since 2015
October 22, 2025
Kyle Hoffman '27 (left) and Zijin Wang '27 (right) at a regatta at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on Saturday. Photo Courtesy of Zijin Wang.
Club sailing returns to the water looking to grow
October 22, 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
Artist Hank Willis Thomas spoke at Thursday's dedication.
Memorial highlights role of art in commemorative practice
October 29, 2025
Belle Staley '26 in her studio.
Senior Studio spotlight: Belle Staley ’26
October 29, 2025
Students perform in the Barber theatre. Photo courtesy of @davidsoncollegetheatre on Instagram.
‘Dracula; a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really’ reimagines the monster
October 22, 2025
Pamela Sneed (left) performs in Tyler-Tallman Hall.
‘A Tribute to Big Mama Thornton’ comes to Davidson
October 22, 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
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.
Only socialists can defeat the far right
October 29, 2025
Davidson town hall. Photo courtesy of the Town of Davidson.
What’s on the ballot in Davidson’s upcoming election
October 29, 2025
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) at the Institute for Public Good's inaugural talk, “Public Good in a Divisive Time."
‘Have more babies’: The conversation I didn’t envision having on ‘public good’
October 22, 2025
Samuel Franklin '26 and Sylvia Cevallos '26 are co-presidents of the Jewish Student Union.
Young America’s Foundation does not speak for Davidson’s Jewish community
October 22, 2025
Are Trump and Putin as close as people make them out to be?
October 8, 2025
Interview with Karl, the permanent resident of Davidson
Interview with Karl, the permanent resident of Davidson
October 20, 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

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Belle Staley '26 in her studio.

[Photo] Senior Studio spotlight: Belle Staley ’26

Wyatt Gessner ’28, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2025
Pamela Sneed (left) performs in Tyler-Tallman Hall.

‘A Tribute to Big Mama Thornton’ comes to Davidson

Wyatt Gessner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 22, 2025
“At the Twilight’s Last Gleaming?” by Hank Willis Thomas.

[Photo] Hank Willis Thomas questions America in “We The People”

Eleanor Nangle, Writer
October 15, 2025
Jackson McDonald swims the 1000 Free.

Swimming & Diving opens season at home

Wyatt Gessner, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 1, 2025
A sculpture by Luis Sahagún.

Professors tackle materiality, modernity and more in “Explorations” exhibit

Wyatt Gessner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 17, 2025
Corporate Sludge (Blue) by DENIAL is one of many works previously offered in the ArtMate Collection. Daniel Bombardier, also known as DENIAL, is a Canadian pop/mural artist whose artworks critique contemporary politics, capitalism, consumerism and the human condition.

ArtMate Brings High-End Pieces to Student Dorms

Wyatt Gessner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2025
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