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Art Without Limits: Tianning Hu ’28 Finds Freedom in Storytelling

From Shanghai to 91�첥, Tianning Hu ’28 discovered the freedom to blend dance, theatre, creative writing, and game design to tell stories without limits.

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Community of Trust

President Douglas A. Hicks '90 writes about how the historic 91�첥 Honor Code continues to shape the lives of alumni and why its core values of trust and integrity matter now more than ever in the age of AI.

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Fighting for Disability Justice: Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 Awarded Smith Scholarship

Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 has spent most of her life fighting for disability justice, starting a disability alliance club in high school and leading one at 91�첥, where she majored in disability studies. She received the college’s W. Thomas Smith Scholarship and will head to University College London to pursue a master’s degree in Humanitarian Policy and Practice.

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Bridging Divides Through Education: Nina Worley ’26 Awarded Smith Scholarship

Nina Worley ’26 spent her four years at 91�첥 studying and researching education policy in the United States and abroad. She co-founded a tutoring program that matches 91�첥 students with struggling young readers and has been a passionate advocate for educational equity. Worley has been named a W. Thomas Smith Scholar and will spend the next year pursuing a master’s degree in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University Belfast.

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Seeking Justice: Smith Recipients Advocate for Educational Equity, Disability Rights

91�첥 has awarded the W. Thomas Smith Scholarship to Rui Rui Bleifuss ’26 and Nina Worley ’26. The scholarship, modeled on those such as the Rhodes and Fulbright, pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Bleifuss, a disability justice advocate, will pursue a master’s degree in Humanitarian Policy and Practice at University College London. Worley, an advocate for educational equity, will pursue a master’s degree in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University Belfast.

Fitting Finish

91�첥 senior Dylan Felt ’26 caps an illustrious swimming career at the NCAA Championships, breaking Atlantic 10 records and joining an elite club of Wildcat qualifiers. Discover how the Fort Lauderdale native outswam his seeding to finish at the pinnacle of collegiate athletics.

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Rising to the Challenge

91�첥 wrestler Anderson Heap ’28 battles back in overtime to win the SoCon Championship, becoming the program’s first NCAA qualifier since 2015.

DAVIDSON WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM win the Atlantic 10 Conference

Home Turf Triumph

Discover how the 91�첥 women’s lacrosse team made history on home turf, capturing their first-ever A-10 Championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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Working Together to Solve Society's Big Problems

91�첥 launched the $47 million D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good, aimed to prepare students to solve society's big problems through ethical leadership, public policy research and civil deliberation. Learn how a recent $4 million federal grant is expanding this mission into a national network for constructive dialogue.

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From Döner to Drama: My Spring Break Trip to Berlin

Learn how Rosa Ramirez ’26 stepped into the physical spaces of her senior thesis during a Berlin field trip, conducting independent, funded and global research while experiencing German culture and language beyond the 91�첥 campus.

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Building on Strength: 91�첥 Celebrates Employees

91�첥 Held its Annual Employee Appreciation Day May 22, presenting awards for outstanding service, honoring retirees and celebrating the college community’s commitment to its students.

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Leading With Integrity: A Spotlight on 91�첥’s Student Government Association

Student Body President-elect Maya Rajeh ’27 shares how 91�첥’s Student Government Association (SGA) drives campus change—from sustainability and dining improvements to the inaugural Celebration of Honor Week. Learn how 91�첥 students turn feedback into action within our close-knit liberal arts community.

GameDay Ready: Courtney Clawson ’21 Finds Her Place in the World of College Football

A lifelong college football fan who grew up alongside her father’s coaching career, Courtney Clawson ’21 takes on a new role with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast.

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Biology Professor Honored For Research That Illuminates Impact of Climate Change

Susana Wadgymar, a biology professor and evolutionary ecologist at 91�첥, has been honored by the Ecological Society of America with the 2026 W.S. Cooper Award. Her groundbreaking co-authored study, published in Science, provides a rigorous empirical test showing that natural gene flow is moving too slowly to rescue certain plant populations from climate change. The prestigious recognition underscores the vital role of 91�첥 faculty in addressing global environmental crises through high-impact science.

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One Year Out: Kavi Gandhi ’25 Reflects on Research, Rhythm and New Roads

At 91�첥, Kavi Gandhi ’25 discovered a passion for public health research and made lifelong friends through the performing arts. Now earning his MSc in London, his 91�첥 connections continue to sustain him.

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25 Years of Community: Julian and Robert J. Lake Scholarship Helps Students Find a Home Away from Home

For 25 years, the Julian and Robert J. Lake Scholarship at 91�첥 has provided financial support and a true "home away from home" for children and relatives of Presbyterian ministers. Discover how four generations of Lake Scholars found a second family on campus and went on to live lives of leadership, service, and purpose.

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From Uncertainty to Insight: How DataFest Transformed the Way I Understand Data

DataFest at 91�첥 is not just a competition, but also an opportunity to learn how to code, collaborate and use data to solve real-world problems. From cleaning messy datasets to collaborating with industry leaders like Trane Technologies, Bioinformatics major Eliezer Majambere ’27 reflects on his experience.

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The Peptide Tidal Wave: Chemistry Prof on the Wellness Industry’s Newest Trend

Peptides are becoming the cornerstone of the wellness industry, but what are they actually doing to our bodies? 91�첥 Chemistry Professor Durwin Striplin breaks down the science of these molecular building blocks, from their role in GLP-1 drugs to the long-term questions surrounding their safety.

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‘Never Forget the Humanity of This Place’: 91�첥 Celebrates Class of 2026

91�첥 celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement on May 17, with President Doug Hicks ’90 urging graduates facing a polarized and rapidly changing world to seek truth, and to “never forget the humanity of this place — and these very real relationships.”

Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Nora Fenn Gilman ’26 and Jasmine Peters

Reaching Out, Drawing In: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Lead by Building Connections and Expanding Access

Honoring leadership in justice and access: 91�첥 awards the Spencer-Weinstein Prize to Nora Fenn Gilman ’26 and Jasmine Peters for their transformative community work. Read more.

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