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Pickleball Prodigy: Liz Truluck ’22 Levels Up on a New Kind of Court
Davidson alum Liz Truluck '22 found pickleball by accident and is now ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Learn how she swapped her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle.
Ground Control: Lauren Arkell ’22 Guides Blue Ghost Lunar Landing
Learn how former college athlete and physics major Lauren Arkell '22 went from studying lunar dust as an intern to commanding the successful Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander mission for NASA's CLPS initiative.
Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and government. Learn more.
A Permanent Place on Campus: Baseball Bullpen Named for Dynamic Pitcher/Catcher Duo
A generous gift from Tom Harris ’62 dedicated the Harris-Cline Bullpen at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Wilson Field, recognizing his late teammate and friend Harry Cline ’62. The event brought together former teammates, current players and family to honor their friendship and contributions to Davidson baseball.
Communication is Key For Savannah Haeger ’16
From writing alumni stories as a student at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ to working in communications in Washington, D.C. to specializing in sustainability for the public affairs team at FedEx, Savannah Haeger ’16 says her liberal arts education prepared her for the many opportunities that have come her way.
High Hopes: World-Class Hurdler Jayden Smith '25 Hits Home Turf
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's All-American hurdler Jayden Smith '25 competed on home turf at the new Lisa and Jeff Case Track & Field Complex, celebrating his record-breaking season and the facility's grand opening. Learn more.
Discipline, Dedication and a Sprinkle of Luck: Meredith Nakano ’15 Dishes About Decade Since Davidson
In the decade since graduating from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, Meredith Nakano '15 has taught with Americorps, landed in a rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial career in the startup world and maintained strong Davidson connections.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City’s Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces
The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Learn more.
My First Semester at Davidson
Ashley Rangel ’28 reflects on her first semester at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ as a scholar athlete, an illustrator of children’s books and a member of the Student Government Association.