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Davidson Officially Joins the Atlantic 10 Conference

7/1/2014 12:01:00 AM | General

Press Releases
Atlantic 10 Officially Welcomes Davidson College (Atlantic 10 Website)
Davidson Announcement (DavidsonWildcats.com / May 8, 2013)

Videos
A-10 Announcement Press Conference (May 8, 2013)
A-10 Announcement Video Feature (May 8, 2013)
McKillop Court Re-Design Time Lapse
A New Chapter
Atlantic 10 Members Welcome Davidson (Courtesy of the A-10)

Getting to Know the A-10 Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference | Dayton | Duquesne | Fordham | George Mason | George Washington | La Salle | UMass | Rhode Island | Richmond | St. Bonaventure | Saint Joseph's | Saint Louis | VCU | Saint Francis & Lock Haven (Field Hockey Members)

In the News
Bob McKillop on Davidson Move to A-10: 'This is a Big-League Leap' (Charlotte Observer, David Scott)
It's (officially) a New Day to be a Wildcat (Lake Norman Citizen, Justin Parker)
Atlantic 10 Adding Davidson (ESPN.com)
Wildcats Had Little Choice (Charlotte Observer, Tom Sorenson)
Atlantic 10 Offers Challenge, Reward for Davidson Basketball (Charlotte Observer, Jonathan Jones)
Davidson's Move to the A-10 Can be Positive Game-Changer (Sporting News)
Wells Fargo's Duke Energy Center To Be Lit Red Wednesday Night (DavidsonWildcats.com)

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The Davidson Athletic Department is inviting Wildcat supporters to the
Brickhouse Tavern in Davidson, Tuesday, July 1, from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate
the first official day of membership in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

On Joining the Atlantic 10 Conference...
"Davidson is thrilled to join the Atlantic 10 Conference to compete alongside some of the most dynamic Division I student-athletes in the country. Our athletic teams – from men's basketball to women's lacrosse, from men's swimming to women's tennis – are ready for this new opportunity and we have the greatest confidence they will succeed." -- Carol Quillen, Davidson College President
 
"The Atlantic 10 is a conference that gives Davidson the opportunity to be associated with and compete against institutions with significant profiles, both academically and athletically, while we continue to establish our national brand. This is a great opportunity to use athletics to further the goals and objectives of the college as we enhance the experience of our students." -- Jim Murphy, Davidson College Director of Athletics
 
"Davidson is an ideal fit for the Atlantic 10 – as a nationally recognized academic institution complimented by excellence in a broad-based athletic program – the Wildcats will be competitive immediately. Their success in men's basketball is important, bringing another nationally recognized brand into the league. It is my pleasure to welcome Davidson's administration, their student-athletes, staff, alumni and fans to the Atlantic 10 Conference. They will maintain our presence in the Charlotte market, one of the top 25 media markets in the country, and reinforce our commitment to national prominence in men's basketball." -- Bernadette V. McGlade, Atlantic 10 Commissioner
 
About the Atlantic 10 Conference
The Atlantic 10 Conference was formed in 1976, is currently comprised of 14 member institutions and sponsors 21 championship sports. The mission and goal of the Atlantic 10 is to preserve, protect, and enhance the academic and athletic pursuits of the membership. The conference is committed to integrity, educational excellence and providing quality equitable championship experiences for more than 6,000 student-athletes, coaches, and support staff. 

About Davidson College
Davidson is a highly selective independent liberal arts college for 1,920 students located 20 minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C. Since its establishment in 1837 by Presbyterians, the college has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Through The Davidson Trust, the college became the first liberal arts institution in the nation to replace loans with grants in all financial aid packages, giving all students the opportunity to graduate debt-free. Davidson competes in NCAA athletics at the Division I level, and a longstanding Honor Code is central to student life at the college.
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