Knight to Know: Maria Davis ’25

By Ryan Hiemenz | May 14, 2025
Maris Davis ’25 in front of lots of flowers.

Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.

Major: Actuarial Science

Minor: Accounting

Extracurriculars: Study Abroad: Preview in London, GFS to Germany and Dominica, Semester in London, Student Experience Leader, LRN Tutor, Math and Actuarial Science Club, Honors Program: Prospective Students Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator

What do you like to do in your free time? Crochet, watch movies, try new restaurants, travel, and hang out with friends.

What is your proudest accomplishment to date? Passing exams P and FM after studying for months.

Post-grad plans: I’m moving to Atlanta to start my career as an Actuarial Wealth Specialist with AON.


At this year’s Honors Convocation, Davis received the Actuarial Science Distinguished Achievement Award for academic excellence by a senior in Actuarial Science. “Through her academic excellence and leadership, she has been a wonderful representative of the actuarial program at Arcadia,” said the faculty member who nominated Davis. “We are very proud of her and wish her well as she embarks on the next phase of her life journey.”