This year’s record-breaking giving day, #AllinforDavidson, raised $1,041,125 from 3,698 donors. The April 26 event began at 5:23 a.m. and lasted 18 hours and 37 minutes in recognition of the college’s 1837 founding.
Priority 2: Strengthening Campus and Community
An Investment in Access, Excellence and Impact: Philanthropy Report
Every contribution, whether time or resources, fuels the scholarships, programs, arts, research and athletics that build on Davidson’s foundation to reimagine the liberal arts experience.
Duncan Family Endows Athletic Scholarship, Aims to Attract and Develop Leaders
The Sarah Worthington Duncan Fund for Scholar Athletes is made possible by a generous commitment from three generations of the Duncan family.
Abbott Honors Program to Support Student Research, Creative Work, Distinguished Guest Speakers
Tony Abbott came with his family from Maine in 1964, and in virtually no time at all, Davidson—the college and the town—became the home he had been looking for since childhood. “There’s something extraordinary about Davidson,” he said. “Telling anyone I had to go to work each day was really a lie. I never considered Read More
The Duke Endowment Commits $12 Million to Faculty Support
$12 million Duke Endowment gift will support recruitment, development and retention of Davidson College faculty. “This tremendous gift from The Duke Endowment ensures that the Davidson faculty will remain leaders in the constantly changing landscape of higher education.”
Gift Honors Life and Legacy of Dr. Hamilton McKay, Supports Davidson Faculty
More than a century ago, Hamilton Witherspoon McKay graduated from Davidson College after a successful career in the classroom and on the football field. The son of a Presbyterian minister, he is remembered as a man of faith whose inspiration, courage, hard work and foresight influenced many people and projects.
Philip Lewis ’64: Advocate for Public Humanities and the Liberal Arts
A self-described timid little boy from the hillbilly country of east Tennessee, Phil Lewis ’64 found his ideal college home at Davidson. He recalls a freshman honors humanities course that was way over his head, but he survived and came to appreciate the rigor and sophistication of the Davidson curriculum–characteristics of the college that he has been pleased to see fortified over the years.
Bacca Foundation Gift Supports Davidson as Creative Pioneer in the Humanities
A $3 million gift from the Bacca Foundation builds upon the college’s reputation as a center for humanistic study and acknowledges the importance of the humanities in preparing students for today’s world.
Volleyball Scholarships from a Game-Changing Friend
Tim Bien makes the Davidson scholar athlete experience possible for more students through support of volleyball scholarships. “Sometimes, it’s easy to become cynical, but this group really renews my faith in the future,” he said.
Campaign Surpasses $318M Following $59M Fiscal Year
Scholarships, international experiences, athletic programs, research opportunities, internships and more were made possible because of your gifts. Thank you for making this fiscal year a great one and for all you do for Davidson!
Final Four Men’s Soccer Scholarship Takes Team Effort
For Andy Schwab ’93, life has always been about building and being a part of a team. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was drawn to Davidson because of the combination of Division I athletics and strong academics. The college offered him the opportunity to balance soccer with his interest in genetics and ethics, a major he created through the college’s Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Men’s Tennis Scholarship Honors Coaching Legacy, Supports Scholar Athletes
What began as a family scholarship started by Andy Sherrill ’62 is now a larger effort to celebrate and remember Jeff Frank ’66, one of the most successful coaches in the history of Davidson Athletics and the head coach for the men’s tennis program for 34 years.
Davidson & Charlotte
Davidson’s proximity to Charlotte provides countless opportunities for students, and Davidson alumni enrich the Charlotte community as they become involved through their careers and community engagement initiatives.
$2.5 Million Gift Supports Basketball, The Davidson Trust
A member of the Davidson College Board of Trustees has anonymously committed $2.5 million to Davidson in support of scholarships. Much of the gift is designated to endow a men’s basketball scholarship to be named in honor of Head Coach Bob McKillop.
Parents, Alumni Take Lead on Football Facility Improvements
Players on the 2015 Davidson College football team had the honor of breaking in a newly renovated locker room and weight room in Richardson Stadium. Made possible by parent and alumni donors and volunteers, the new spaces create a better training environment for current players. In addition, the facilities are on par with or better than those of competing schools and programs, which will aid in recruiting efforts.
We Did It! Thanks for Going #AllinforDavidson
Alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends of the college gave the #AllinforDavidson challenge 109%! More than 2,727 donors gave more than $763,269 to Davidson in a single day during the college’s third #AllinforDavidson challenge. The total includes $350,000 from challenge donors plus all the gifts made by alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends in the 24-hour period.