Nationally recognized scholar and higher education thought leader Cathy Davidson returns to Pacific for a 10-day residency Nov. 2-13, 2026. Building on her September 2025 Presidential Speaker Series visit, Davidson will engage students, faculty and staff in conversations about active learning, career readiness, collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
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Innovator in Residence
Cathy Davidson returns to Pacific
Provost in Conversation with Dr. Cathy Davidson
Monday, Nov. 2 | 5-6 p.m. | President's Room
Davidson will discuss her newest book, “Faculties,” exploring the future of higher education, teaching and learning. The event is open to the Pacific community.
First-Year Experience Workshops
Over four design engagements, Davidson will help Pacific faculty, students and campus partners rethink how first-year students learn and design a more holistic experience built on engagement, connection and community.
Connecting Curriculum and Career Workshops
Nov. 3 and Nov. 6 | Center for Teaching and Learning Classroom
In partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning, Davidson will lead discussions on embedding career-ready skills throughout the student experience and making those skills more visible, intentional and meaningful across the curriculum.
AI and the Future of Higher Education
Nov. 12 | Noon-1 p.m. | Long Theatre
Davidson will moderate a conversation with alumnus and Executive Vice President of Arm, Drew Henry ’85, on responsible AI adoption, workforce preparation, emerging technologies and the evolving role of universities in preparing future leaders.
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Cathy Davidson shared insights on her work on active learning, collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence as a guest speaker in Pacific’s Presidential Speaker Series
