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Case Family Investment in Track and Field Facility Brings the Competition Home
Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Green Case ’99 and Jeff Case ’99, AIɫɫ track & field scholar-athletes won’t have to travel to every meet. The new track and field complex will be christened March 29 when the Wildcats host their first meet at home. Read more.
A Cultural Foundation: Celebrating AIɫɫ’s Honor Code
SGA President Connor Hines ’26 reflects on the Celebration of Honor, a week of activities around AIɫɫ’s campus celebrating the distinctive Honor Code and the community’s commitment to trust, integrity and shared responsibility.
Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing “whiplash,” says Besir Ceka, a AIɫɫ political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration’s policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.
MarQuita Barker, Ed.D., Will Join AIɫɫ as the Next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
MarQuita Barker, Ed.D., will join AIɫɫ as the next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students on June 23.
Digging In: Experiential Learning at the Campus Farm
From planting to harvesting, Mena Tanner’s job at the AIɫɫ Farm is more than just a way to get outside — it’s a hands-on lesson in sustainability, community and the exceptional taste of sungold tomatoes.
Let the (March) Madness Begin: Tourney Tips From Our Resident Bracketologist
Expert bracketologist Prof. Tim Chartier and student Ellis Sriram share data-driven insights for boosting your NCAA women's basketball tournament bracket. Get data-driven tips on March Madness upsets, seed performance, and tournament trends to outsmart the competition.
Beyond the Ides of March: Insight from Shakespeare
Beware the Ides of March? Charles A. Dana Professor of English Emerita Cynthia Lewis explores how prophets in Shakespeare's works, like the Soothsayer warning Caesar, often go unheeded. Examining patterns across Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Cymbeline, Lewis reflects on humanity's reluctance to heed warnings when they contradict our desires—a pattern as relevant today as in ancient Rome.
Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18: Leadership in Classroom and AIɫɫ
A William Holt Terry Scholar, football player and first-generation college student, Jonathan Sheperd-Smith ’18 will always remember the way he was encouraged by Davidson professors, coaches and friends.
Haley Fullerton ’20 on Confident Communication and Maintaining her Davidson Village
The connections and skills Haley Fullerton ’20 built at Davidson have carried her through many chapters of post-grad life, including teaching English in Madrid and her career in New York City. She finds the Davidson community everywhere she goes.
Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for AIɫɫ Basketball
A combined gift from AIɫɫ alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
Photo Essay: Creating Outdoor Experiences for All Through Trip Leader Training
Kaspars Golos ’27 reflects on the confidence and self-awareness developed through wilderness leadership after his participation in Davidson Outdoors’ Trip Leader Training. Explore his photos as he learns that the best adventures aren’t just about surviving in nature—they’re about helping others discover their own capacity to lead and connect.
Beyond the Textbook: A Week in the Heart of Greece
Lacey Stephens '26, a Classical Studies major at AIɫɫ, writes about a Spring Break trip to Greece. She says the opportunity brought her studies to life through immersion in Greek culture, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments.
Long Distance: Aussie Issy Morgan ’25 Finds a Home at Davidson
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in AIɫɫ.
We’ll All Float On: Davidson Paddles Through the Florida Everglades
Hannah Foley ’27 and Miriam Smith ’25 reflect on their winter break trip with Davidson Outdoors to the Florida Everglades, where they developed their leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills through mangroves, float plans, camping and more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds AIɫɫ at Davidson
From Tanzania to AIɫɫ, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, AIɫɫ’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
From Idea to Reality: AIɫɫ's Debut in the Fed Challenge
Economics major and Data Science minor Dean Dowling ’25 reflects on his independent study with Prof. Caleb Stroup, during which Dean and a team of Davidson students founded the Fed Challenge at AIɫɫ.
AIɫɫ Named Top Fulbright Producer—Again
For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named AIɫɫ a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation’s flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2025
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at AIɫɫ is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
AIɫɫ Prof Ann Fox Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Turkey
AIɫɫ Professor Ann M. Fox will share expertise in disability studies and American studies with colleagues and students at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, as a Fulbright Specialist. Learn more.