Stories
Glimpses into My Davidson Grads’ Experiences
On Sunday, May 21, I snuck away from our seats prior to our son, Ned’s, Davidson graduation. I walked over to the front of Chambers, just as I had done two years before at our daughter, Polly’s, graduation. There, other…
Davidson Baseball Wins A-10, Earns First NCAA Berth
This story about Head Baseball Coach Dick Cooke and the Davidson baseball program appeared May 31, 2017 on NCAA.com. Writer: Mike Lopresti — The baseball coach at Davidson had just made a recruiting visit. He was heading back home, and…
Before Retirement: Dean of Students Tom Shandley on Guiding Lives at Davidson
What has it meant to have the great privilege of serving as the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Davidson? Of course, there have been numerous challenges as we navigated through tough issues regarding mental health,…
Current Parents Reflect: Worthwhile Investment, Optimism, Gratitude
My wife and I were recently asked to reflect upon the eight years in which we have devoted our time and tuition in support of our two Davidson children. The question focused upon the economic commitment to a Davidson educational…
