by Davis & Elkins | Oct 29, 2020 | President's Office
Dear Campus Community, “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Those my age or older will recognize and understand this phrase, even though its meaning is likely lost on most of today’s students. Nonetheless, the times are changing rapidly and “your father’s...
by Davis & Elkins | Oct 22, 2020 | President's Office
Dear College Community, As a cacophony is a discordant mixture of sounds, the year 2020 has been the equivalent for our life experiences. Coronavirus, elections, and economic worries among others have added to the everyday stresses and strains of living. The result...
by Davis & Elkins | Oct 15, 2020 | President's Office
Dear Campus Community, “A life of service is a life well and greatly lived.” — Omoakhuana Anthonia An era came to an end last Saturday at Davis & Elkins College. Dr. Gloria M. Payne, Professor Emeritus, died at the age of 98. Gloria was a pillar...
by Davis & Elkins | Oct 11, 2020 | News & Press Releases, President's Office
Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I share that Dr. Gloria Payne, Professor Emeritus of Davis & Elkins College, passed away Saturday evening. Dr. Payne died peacefully at her home in the arms of her daughter, Debbie Fragale, and others whom she...
by Davis & Elkins | Oct 8, 2020 | President's Office
Webster defines “transform” as to change in composition, appearance, character or condition. Frequently I have used the term transformative to describe the educational experience of our students at Davis & Elkins College. I stand firmly behind this...
