Meet Our Donors
A Visionary Force for Art and Davidson
Joan Huntley never had a Davidson diploma with her name on it hanging in the home she shared with her husband, Bob, Class of 1947, but she enthusiastically adopted the college as her own. More
Inspired by Students, Committed to Education
Ed Kizer '61 chose Davidson in 1957 after being inspired by well-respected community leaders—Davidson alumni—in his hometown of Asheboro, North Carolina. More
Water Fights, Mr. Cat and Scholarships
Bill Reed '76 has memories from college that could bring any listener to tears from laughter. Today, he’s making sure more students—student athletes, in particular—have the opportunity to come to Davidson and create their own memories. More
An Olympian, Prepared for Anything
Caroline Queen may be an Olympic kayaker, and she may spend her days doing business development work for Ritz-Carlton, but she is first and foremost a Davidsonian from the class of 2014. More
A World of Discovery
“Bob and Susan Smith may be common names, but they are far from common in their selflessness and generosity.” These are the words of Flaviu Simihaian ’08, a man who met a very special family during a Rotary International trip...More
An Amazing Foundation
Melinda Dennis ’87 explains why she gives back to Davidson, most recently in the form of a planned gift, in the simplest of terms. “Really, why wouldn’t I?” she said. She believes in tradition and generations and family. More
Lessons, Leaders and a Legacy
Dr. William (Bill) Crouch ’61 left high school a year early, realizing that going into medicine involved a lot of school and he wanted a head start. My dad went to Clemson where I was always going until I got accepted to Davidson... More
Honoring Accomplishment and Family through Scholarships
Twenty-six alumni call themselves Bethea Scholars, and as such, they are forever associated with a name and a family that has deep Davidson roots. The scholarship was made possible through a bequest given by Andrew Bethea ’31, who died in 1974. More
Give Now, Give Later
Gene Adcock '62 was told upon admission to Davidson that he would be lucky if he graduated with a C+ average. After earning straight ‘A's his first year, the Henderson, N.C., native... More
A Privilege to Give
It's a good thing Pete Ashcraft '57 wasn't applying himself fully as a teenager, for otherwise, he may never have found Davidson. Before his junior year in high school... More
A Legacy of Lifelong Learning
During his time at Davidson, Joe Logan '77, a member of one of the first co-ed classes on campus, says the message of giving back was regularly taught and shared. Whether through time or money, he always knew he would want to remain involved... More
Art and Pepper
Jim Pepper '65 wasn't an A+ student. He viewed Davidson as his laboratory where he learned to deal with different kinds of people and enjoy them all along the way. More
Taking Care of Davidson
For Olivia Ware '78, giving is about staying connected. Whether it's political or art or social causes, she wants to help the people and places that matter most to her. Giving to Davidson College, she says, is a way to support many things she cares about... More
Believing in a Freedom to Fail
When Maria Patterson '79 moved onto her freshman hall at Davidson, it wasn't the start of the best four years of her life. In fact, she spent the first two years telling all her friends and classmates how she planned to transfer. More
Changing Lives, Present and Future
Davidson College alumni often point to specific experiences during their time on campus and describe them as life changing. Maybe a professor encouraged them to think in an innovative way. More
An Investment in Potential
If you ask Elena Paul '85 why she loves Davidson College, she talks about the institution's commitment to ideas and service—two things that have followed her throughout her life and her career. More
Committing Early to a Lasting Impact
When the term "planned giving" is used, it's often thought of as something more seasoned alumni do…a later-in-life decision to include Davidson in estate plans and to think about a forever legacy on campus. Nowadays, the timeline is changing. More
Love, Marriage, Davidson
Lorinna Lowrance—often seen wearing red with a large, silver Wildcat pendant around her neck—married a Davidson man. More
The Ultimate Student
Some people are born to learn and born to teach. These people often march to the beat of their own drummer. They leave an impression that is not soon forgotten. That was certainly the case for Edward E. "Scotty" Wilson, class of 1959. More
Forever Impact for Student Athletes
The late Ralph '40 and Vivian Monger gave generously to Davidson College through financial contributions and through volunteering. Ralph was involved in multiple Reunions for his class and served on the Board of Visitors... More