Alumni Groups
There are many ways to stay connected with Davis & Elkins College.
Participating in an alumni group is fun and friendly! Here’s how you can get involved…
Alumni Chapters
Alumni Chapters are D&E alumni who live in the same area and want to get together to build off the D&E bond they have. Chapters have held several different kinds of events ranging from lunch cruises to sporting events to picnics. If there is not a chapter in your area, please contact Wendy Morgan in the Alumni Office at (304) 637-1341 or email to learn about starting one.
Alumni Chapters
California Chapter
So far away from campus, yet so close to each other…D&E alumni in the Bay Area of California are taking advantage of opportunities to reconnect and make new friendships.
Carolinas Chapter
There are more than 350 D&E alumni and friends that live in North and South Carolina. The Carolinas Alumni Chapter held its inaugural event in July 2011. The intent of the Carolinas Chapter is to host annual or semi-annual social events that will create the opportunity for participants to meet and renew acquaintances, hear about what is going on at the College and have fun. Events will be held in different locations throughout both states; we hope you will be able to join us when we’re in your area.
Delaware Chapter
D&E alumni in Delaware and the greater Philadelphia area have had several alumni gatherings. Check out the alumni events page for one near you.
Florida Chapter
2013 saw the organization of two key areas in Florida – the Suncoast Alumni Chapter, covering the west coast from St. Petersburg to Naples, and the Orlando Area Alumni Chapter. Whether you are a year ‘round resident or a snowbird, we look forward to seeing you at the next alumni gathering in your area. For more information, please contact Wendy Morgan, 12.
Maryland Chapter
The Maryland Alumni Chapter held its inaugural event in June 2011. The Maryland Chapter hopes to have annual or semi-annual events held in different locations around Maryland in order to reach the 1,000+ alumni and friends in that area. These events will provide the opportunity to create and renew friendships. We hope you’ll be able to join us.
New York Metro Area Chapter
The D&E New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter consists of almost 900 alumni living in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut and has been active since September 2006. The Chapter organizes a variety of events for alumni and friends each year throughout the tri-state area. Just a few of the past events have included a tour of Rockefeller Center, picnic at Lynn Deming Park in Conn., and Trenton Thunder baseball games. We would love to have you join us at one of our future affairs.
Ohio Chapter
The inaugural event for the Ohio Regional Alumni Chapter was held in May 2012. The group plans to hold a variety of regional events in different areas of Ohio. We hope you are able to join us when we are in your area.
Virginia Chapter
During Homecoming 2009, members voted to officially form the Virginia Alumni Chapter and adopted formal bylaws, elected officers, and registered our first members. Since then, the Chapter has increased its membership and continues to have events in different regions of Virginia.
Western Pennsylvania/Tri-State Chapter
The Western Pennsylvania Alumni Chapter is in a wonderful position to provide a wide array of opportunities for D&E alumni in the tri-state areas of central Ohio, northern W.Va. and western Pa. In the past this alumni chapter has hosted events like an outing with the Washington Wild Things in Washington, Pa. We look forward to seeing you in our area. For more information, please contact Wendy Morgan, ’12.
West Virginia Alumni Chapter
Right here in our own backyard we have over 2,500 alumni in W.Va. West Virginia D&E alumni have multiple opportunities to interact both on campus and off. We look forward to seeing you when we are in your area and hope you are able to visit campus soon. For more information about upcoming events or to help plan a gathering, please contact the D&E Alumni Office.
Alumni Association Board
The alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College are one of its proudest assets. They are leaders who set the example that today’s students can eagerly follow.
The Davis & Elkins College Alumni Association Board (formerly the National Alumni Council), founded in 1985, is the governing body of D&E’s Alumni Association. Membership is open to anyone who has attended the college for at least one year, at no cost.
The Alumni Association Board’s mission is to create a robust alumni support network that furthers the College’s mission with contributions of “time, talent, and treasure” through three main committees:
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- Student Recruitment Committee: Collaborates with Enrollment Management to attract students, with alumni participating in open houses, recruitment materials distribution, and virtual or in-person engagement.
- Regional Events Committee: Promotes alumni engagement through major events, specialty gatherings, and regional chapter development.
- Student and Young Alumni Committee: Supports students transitioning to post-college life with career mentoring, internship support, alumni connections, and philanthropy.If you are passionate about D&E and would like to join the Alumni Association Board, please contact Imre Barsy ’75, president, at imrednenac@gmail.com; Robin White Marzola ’86, membership officer, at robinrybczynski@gmail.com; or Wendy Morgan ’12, director of Alumni Engagement and Support, at morganw@dewv.edu. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, your experience and perspective are valuable
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National Alumni Council Members 2025-2026
Kaylee Yergeau Allan ’19
Rekya-Cordelia “Riki” Anthony ’15
Imre Barsy ’75 (President)
Patti Bennett ’85
Dave Blaszczak ’74
MJ Braham ’17
Karen Kober Brown ’84
Richard Davy ’20
Mike Deneroff ’09 (Financial Officer)
Margo Gilmore Evick ’98
Frank Fernandez ’82
Dianne Dolly Foster ’93
Neil Keenan ’92
Kevin Kilgore ’86 (Parliamentarian)
David Kirby ’83
Robin White Marzola ’86 (Membership Officer)
Candace Smith Mitchell ’85
Amanda Yeargan Monroe ’02 (Secretary)
Diane Noel Matlack ’79
Larissa Fowler Righman ’10 (Vice President)
Catherine Ritchie ‘14
Samantha Bundock Shaffer ’16
Larisa Draeger Swartz ’00
Cory Toth ’06
Jon Walter ’94
Garrett Willis ’18
Kelsey Hall Young ’14
D&E Nursing Alumni
Stay connected with classmates and professors to reminisce about memorable experiences, share stories of success, and receive news about current events in the Division of Nursing. Join our Facebook page.
Senator Nation
Senator Nation is designed to unite D&E alumni, fans, parents and community business partners in assisting the College in its intercollegiate athletic endeavors. It also follows the Senator Athletics mission statement of “developing excellence in student-athletes, coaches and staff through education, engagement, character and competition.” Members will be asked to share their presence, time, personal resources or organizational support. Students-athletes, coaches and staff will vow to build competitive programs that display sportsmanship, integrity and honor, serve the community and maintain academic achievement and a high graduation rate. Visit the D&E Athletics website.
