Davidson College

10/20/2026

"When people seek out an independent bookstore, they are not solely concerned with the act of purchasing books. Rather, people find themselves in these spaces because they love the idea of an independent bookstore: carefully curated collections of titles furnished by booksellers; the presence of others, both familiar and unfamiliar, walking about the shop with animated curiosity; book clubs, philosophy cafés and community events on Saturday afternoons."

Through career development funding, Dean Rusk International Studies Program funding and support from the International Student Engagement Office, Daniel Lee '28 has explored over 200 independent bookstores across three continents.

Based on these experiences, he now researches best practices to break down transnational barriers for publishers, translators, and bookstores to create greater access to global literature.

Follow Daniel Lee ’28 as he turns a childhood dream of owning an independent bookstore into global research spanning three continents, supported by Davidson College grants, study abroad programs and hands-on internships.

10/19/2026

How do you future-proof your career in the age of artificial intelligence?

While AI tools excel at quick ex*****on and implementation, a liberal arts education teaches you how to ask the right questions, adapt to shifting technologies and think critically. Four Davidson College alums working at the forefront of AI share how their degrees put them ahead in today’s economy:

• Ashley Atkins ’15 (Political Science) – Deputy Director at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego

• Erika Dean ’05 (Spanish) – Global Product Lead at Google

• Ben Thompson ’10 (Economics) – Economist at Tools for Humanity

• Egyn Zhu ’17 (Psychology & Math) – Machine Learning Scientist at Amazon

From managing AI advertising tools to helping run a national AI research center, these Wildcats prove that adaptability, human connection and deep inquiry are the ultimate future-proof skill set: https://www.davidson.edu/news/2026/10/19/seeking-ai-career-study-spanish-or-political-science

10/16/2026

Hey ‘Cats, can you believe we’re already halfway through the fall semester? Here’s a look back at some of our favorite sights across campus. Tag yourself and your friends!

📷: John Gomez (DC)

10/15/2026

The first day Jamie Brown ’99 ever worked in a restaurant was the day she owned it. As a Davidson College women’s basketball standout and political science major, Brown built the discipline, leadership and teamwork to find success in a notoriously difficult business.

Today, she and her husband, Jeff Tonidandel ’98, lead the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group, one of Charlotte’s most celebrated dining empires. What began as an 11-table crêpe spot in 2009 has grown into multiple award-winning concepts, including Haberdish, Supperland and the newly opened Leluia Hall in a renovated 1915 church. Brown oversees marketing, social media and restaurant design, and she even sketched the flower vases that grace Leluia's tables.

Creativity, collaboration, leadership. With a Davidson education, you'll master the distinctly human skills that help you build something extraordinary.

Learn where a Davidson degree will take you at davidson.edu/outcomes.

10/14/2026

Early voting in North Carolina for the November 2026 general election begins tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 15, and runs until 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. If you need information about voting locations, ID requirements and more, check out our nonpartisan voter engagement guide.

Registering and voting are key aspects of your rights and responsibilities as an informed citizen. The following nonpartisan guide provides information and resources on voting.

10/11/2026

Happy Navratri! May all who celebrate be blessed with love, happiness and joy.

10/07/2026

Beginning this fall, a wide-ranging group of elected leaders and musicians will expand Davidson College’s The D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good's growing portfolio of engagement with issues, culture and communities in the Carolinas.

Elected leaders, musicians expand Davidson College’s D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute’s growing portfolio of engagement with issues, culture and communities in the Carolinas.

10/07/2026

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis will help launch the inaugural lineup of programs and events spanning culture, politics, economics and North Carolina’s future as an initiative of Davidson College's The D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good.

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis headline Davidson College programs and events spanning culture, politics, economics and North Carolina’s future.

10/06/2026

Could banning nearly 12,000 books worsen our national literacy crisis? In light of Banned Books Week, we talked with Prof. Shireen Campbell to better understand what is at stake when we limit access to books.

Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when we limit and legislate access to books.

10/01/2026

Your future should be defined by your potential, not your finances. That’s why we not only recently announced simplified pricing, but also removed our application fee. As one of only a few schools to admit students without regard for their financial situation, Davidson also meets 100% of a student's calculated financial need without including loans as part of the financial aid offer.

As 2027–28 FAFSA forms are now available, make sure to also explore all the ways that we are making affordability a central part of the college application process: https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/commitment-affordability