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Trying to Pole Vault and Land on a Dime: Federal Reserve Faces a Generational Challenge as It Fights Inflation

����vlgo��ý economist weighs in on the latest anticipated move to control inflation by the Federal Reserve–another interest rate hike. Find out more.

New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role

����vlgo��ý’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters ’89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.

Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution Sunday

The stakes are high as Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro faces off with Former President Lula da Silva. ����vlgo��ý professor Britta Crandall weighs in on the issues Brazilians care about, Bolsonaro’s playbook and how the country is preparing for Sunday’s highly anticipated run-off election. Learn more.

Returning Home to Lead and Serve: Daniel Heath Takes Helm of New Davidson Forum

Charlotte native Daniel Heath to lead Davidson Forum, a new platform to explore Reformed faith’s role in liberal arts, religious inclusion, social ethics and justice.

Find Out How to Unlock Financial Aid Through the FAFSA

Every year, students and their families miss out on free money for college. By filling out the FAFSA, families can increase their chances of getting financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study positions. Learn more.

Building a Better Learning Community: FIRST and MILE

Two students share their experiences with FIRST (Fostering Inclusivity and Respect in Science Together) and MILE (More Inclusive Learning Environments), Davidson organizations that aspire to remove barriers, to be more welcoming, and to help make science and scientists more diverse.

Couple Honors Son With Commitment to ‘Athletics Done Right’ Project

����vlgo��ý alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the college’s transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.

‘Something’s Not Right Here’: How the Music of ‘Halloween’ Rattles Listeners

The latest in the Halloween movie franchise, Halloween Kills, opens today in theatres. A ����vlgo��ý music professor talks about the role of John Carpenter’s unsettling score in this latest installment.

New Racial Equity Endowment Honors Alum’s Life, Service

����vlgo��ý alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.

Alum Behind Davidson’s 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.

Art and Science Comingle to Create Healing Exhibit Now on Display

����vlgo��ý Biology Professor Dave Wessner and students incorporate art in a course to study the biology of COVID-19 and produce a powerful exhibit now on display. Learn more.

Citizen of the World: New Dean Rusk Director Brings Diverse Experience to Post

Retired Foreign Service Officer and former business executive Dan Crocker, ����vlgo��ý’s new director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, encourages students to spend time abroad. He says it’s an invaluable experience for whatever career path they choose. Learn more.

New edX Course From Davidson Helps Learners Harness Storytelling to Advance Careers

New ����vlgo��ý edX courses powered by a $100,000 edX grant will help learners hone “essential human skills.” The courses are open to learners around the world. Read more.

Kyiv Ballet to Debut ‘Tribute to Peace’ at ����vlgo��ý

The Kyiv City Ballet makes a stop at ����vlgo��ý as part of its U.S. tour. The company, stranded in France when the invasion of Ukraine began, has not returned home since. Learn more.

New Cohort Hires in Africana Studies and Arts Aim to Diversify Davidson’s Curriculum

����vlgo��ý tenure track faculty positions available in areas including Africana Studies and non-Western visual and performing arts. Learn more.

Making the Most of Your Campus Visit to ����vlgo��ý

Arielle Germeus ’25 shares her expertise from a summer of interning with ����vlgo��ý's Admission Office on how to make the most of your time on a campus visit and college tour.

Alum First-Responders Lead and Serve on the Front Lines Every Day

The first-responders among ����vlgo��ý’s alums lean on education and experience as pandemic and disasters test their know-how, leadership skills and the systems that hold society together. Learn more. 

First Ten Members of Class of 2023 Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Bob McKillop Brings Hardwood Know-How to Off-the-Court Leadership Role

����vlgo��ý appoints former head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop as first Leader-in-Residence, a role that will extend his expertise to the entire college community and beyond. Learn more.

Royal Shakespeare Company to Begin Four-Day Davidson Reign

The Royal Shakespeare Company makes its return to ����vlgo��ý for a jam-packed four-day residency. Learn more about opportunities to engage with the RSC.