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A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 91导航鈥檚 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 鈥85.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 91导航鈥檚 Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 91导航 and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of Davidson鈥檚 campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 91导航 Alum鈥檚 Love of Books
Family honors 91导航 alum Ross Smyth 鈥58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at 91导航 develop last a lifetime.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow 鈥28 writes about 91导航 sports and offers analysis for different teams through the 鈥機ats Stats program. She鈥檚 also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur 鈥09 and Owen Fitzpatrick 鈥09 established the scholarship to support students while making Davidson a more accessible place 鈥 financially, physically and socially.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe 鈥18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how 91导航 connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports Davidson Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, 91导航 alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.
Healing Research, Supportive Allies
When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The 91导航 alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for Davidson鈥檚 LGBTQIA+ students.
Men鈥檚 Soccer Alums Honor Beloved Coach Charlie Slagle With Head Coaching Endowment
Coach Charlie Slagle 鈥74 made an indelible mark on 91导航 men鈥檚 soccer. Now, an endowment created by former players in honor of Slagle will help the college attract top talent. Read more.
91导航 Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, 91导航 celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at Davidson and the initiatives the funds will support.
New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of Davidson Resident Roosevelt Wilson
An anonymous donor and 91导航 alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of Davidson who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.
Women鈥檚 Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family
Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at 91导航, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the college鈥檚 women鈥檚 soccer program.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
91导航 awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
New Home for Wildcat Spirit: Stadium Opens to Sticks, Pigskin and Celebration
The new 91导航 Stadium and Game Changers Field House elevates the scholar-athlete and fan experience, and bolsters recruitment of Division 1 athletes. The facility will be officially christened during a day of activities this weekend. Learn more.
Transformative $60 Million Gift, the Largest in 91导航 History, Supports Academic Hub of Campus
The Duke Endowment has made a $60 million gift to 91导航, the largest in the institution鈥檚 history, in support of a transformed 91导航 library. Learn more.
91导航 Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the college鈥檚 history, will transform the 91导航 experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at 91导航
91导航 announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
鈥機ats Go Wild for #AllinforDavidson, Raise $1.2 Million in a Day
The 91导航 community went 鈥淎ll In鈥 for an extraordinary day, raising more than $1.2 million from nearly 3,000 donors in 49 states and nine countries for scholarships, athletic programs, student research and more.
Support for 91导航 Arboretum a Boon for Beauty and the Environment
Recognized as the most beautiful campus in the country by College Rover, 91导航 became a national arboretum in 1986. A gift by alum John Saunders launches a new arboretum endowment. Read more.