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those who came before me made gifts to the college so that my education would be top of the line. For this to continue, my support is needed and our current students deserve even better than I had.

— Mason Rooney '19

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I believe our global society needs the caring, compassionate, and principled people that Davidson produces.

—  Geoff Lewis '91

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the lessons I learned at Davidson and the friends I made there have been an essential part of my life for the past 52 years.

— Jim Long '70

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I want to ensure students like me have a chance to experience the education and community that Davidson offers.

— Rachel Smith '02

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find two post-graduate positions in healthcare that broadened my perspective of the medical field and fueled my passion to pursue further education.

I give to Davidson because of the wonderful experiences I had and continue to have, with the hopes that students after me will have access to the same, if not more, connections and experiences.

— David Thole '21

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my four years there continue to impact me on a daily basis. The classes I took, the friends I made, and the fun I had remain unmatched. I want to ensure that future Wildcats continue to have the same incredible experience!

— Rebecca Speiser Skipper '08

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of what attending Davidson has meant in my life. The experiences that I had and special people that I have encountered have truly shaped my life's path. I received an opportunity to attend Davidson from the generosity of those that went before me. I am grateful that I am able to give and continue to present opportunities for future Wildcats. Davidson is really a place that is making a difference.

— Mike Harris '77

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to ensure people from all places and backgrounds have the opportunity to grow through a Davidson education!

— Robert Abare '13

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continue to equip students to change the world just as I saw classmates having an impact on their communities based on their Davidson experience.

— Edwin Shoaf '71

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so that future students can have the same incredible experience I did!

— Madeline Allen '16

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it opened my mind.

— John Scandling '74

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so that a new generation of students might be challenged and grow in a rigorous academic environment, while building meaningful relationships amongst themselves and within their community.

— John Hastings '15

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I had such a great 4 years there and I want others to have a great experience!

— Luke Boliek '17

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Davidson is helping to create a better future for all of us, one graduate at a time.

— Leslie A Thompson '04

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of the phenomenal professors who supported me through college and continue to do so in my career!

— Emily Rounds '21

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Davidson has given so much to me, far more than I can ever repay. Davidson has given me treasured friendships and continues to nurture my curiosity about the larger world, encouraging me to ask questions about how I am called to live and serve. I also give because Davidson is now nurturing and challenging my daughter who is thriving in more ways than I can count.

— Ellen Crawford True '91

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both peers and professors pushed me to think critically, write skillfully, and lead fearlessly.

— Adrienne Mathis '15

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countless alums gave to make my Davidson experience better. I'm grateful every day that I'm a proud Davidson alum and happily carry on the tradition of giving so current students can get the most out of their time at Davidson.

— Chris Hood '95

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the environment to stimulate and enlighten promising students to achieve their goals to the fullest extent possible. Davidson College does just that.

— Charles Pope '72

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of the impact it had on me and the experience I'd like to bring to others.

— Tindall Sewell Hein '14

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it made a HUGE difference in my life's trajectory. I want to pay it forward so others can have their lives impacted as much as mine has been.

— Richard Short '66

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intern in Washington DC before my junior year at Davidson. My experience helped my discernment for attending Duke Divinity for graduate school!

— Haley Jobe '20

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the mentorship I received gave me a strong foundation from which I want to pay it forward.

— Anne Elizabeth Mason '17

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I want current and future students to be equipped with all of the resources needed to excel in and out of the classroom.

— Anne Ridenhour '21

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it helps current students complete their education without the worries of future financial debt.

— Mark Cody '01

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I give to Davidson because I want to pay it forward to the future classes at Davidson.

— Bates Taylor '16

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I was able to attend Davidson with financial aid and I give to Davidson because it has been a profound blessing to my life, my husband's life and the life of my three children and their spouses.

— Ginger Taylor Evans '80

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the college continues to transform students' lives inside and outside the classroom. I had an amazing experience at Davidson and know it was in part possible because of generous donors.  I hope to be a small part of helping current and future students at Davidson.

— Sally Davis '94

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Davidson gave so much to me.

— Hunter McEaddy Dawson '99

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have many career opportunities and gain a foothold in Washington, DC.

— Dave Oxner '02

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take advantage of research, internship, and study abroad opportunities that allowed me to explore interdisciplinary topics.

These invaluable experiences gave me the skills and knowledge to be successful in my graduate studies and career after Davidson.

I give to Davidson so that all future students can have the same  academic opportunities that I had when I was on campus.

— Lily Acton '20

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Davidson gave so much to me.

— Amelia Montgomery Petitto '12

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I'm grateful for the community I had as a Davidson student and the Davidson friendships that have been such an important part of my life since graduation.

—  Lori Beppu '00

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no matter where I move I am still part of the college community—and it is such a supportive and inspiring community!

— Lisa McNeilly '86

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it allows me to support current and future Wildcats as they are also transformed by their Davidson experience, developing disciplined and creative minds for lives of leadership and service.

—  Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18

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work with my professor over the summer to collect data and analyze research on the ways that parent associations act as racialized organizations.

—  Abby Francis '23

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Davidson was so impactful for me as a thinker.

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Davidson was so impactful for me as a thinker.

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The skills I learned and honed at Davidson I use every single day. I also met my husband and dearest friends there.

—  Kelly Gould '04

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Davidson has provided me with invaluable experiences and education.

— Victoria Pekarovic '23

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the community I found at Davidson continues to be one of the strongest and most supportive communities I have in my life.

—  Anna C. '10

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to provide tomorrow's students the opportunities Davidson and its generous alumni base gave me.

— John Kenyon '01

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complete a summer research project at Davidson that gave me invaluable research experience, networking and mentoring from faculty before pursuing a PhD.

— Remy Jennings '17

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of the lifelong values and friends I cherish as a proud alum.

— Brad Christie '79

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I'm proud to be a wildcat!

— Ellie Heavner '11

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I want other students to have the incredible opportunities that I had while on campus!

—  Macy Lawton '22

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it continues to give to me and has instilled a passion for lifelong learning.

—  Matt Terrell '90

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the experiences and education I received at Davidson (especially study abroad), and I want to support other students during their Davidson experience.

— Katy Bourland Ross '95

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discover my passion for research and psychology.

— Gia DeMichele '12

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do internships that impacted my career success.

— Alexander Dawes '19

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my experiences on campus changed me. I am who I am today because of my years on campus. I want to support that experience for the next generations of students.

— Lenna Applebee '90

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it is home
—  1986

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I want Davidson students to have an outstanding education and have the opportunities my classmates and I had.

—  Jane Harper '84

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I'm proud of Davidson's future.

—  Fred Davis '09

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Davidson allowed me to grow and pursue my dreams.

— Constantin F.R. Nuernberger '15

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I received a scholarship which allowed me to complete my education at Davidson.

I give to Davidson because my Davidson experience has shaped who I am.

— Rebecca (Harris) Cody '01

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it significantly expanded my understanding of the world and reinforced the idea of a values-driven life.

— David Ray '89

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I value the liberal arts education that I received. I give because the friendships I made while a student are incomparable. I give because I want Davidson to continue to produce knowledgeable, critical thinkers in the future.

— Sloan Alday '89

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I want others to benefit from the Davidson Experience as I did. The life long friendships are wonderful and the knowledge I learned about how to live my life and live a life of integrity and leadership is one I will continue to live.

— Kristin Atkins '94

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Davidson is turning out the next generation of servant leaders and the best thing I can do for the future is to help these amazing young people get the best education that they can.

— 1982

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the institution where I learned how to learn and to think critically is very important to me.

— Bradley Swalwell '76

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I know and expect Davidson to continue to help prepare students for the world as it did me.

— Robert Trawick '76