“Glory to God in the highest!” This chorus from Handel’s Messiah played over and over in my mind as the crowd gathered for the dedication of our new residence hall this past Saturday. From my collegiate choir days, Handel’s great work has always been a personal...
Forty-five countries spanning six continents are represented in the student body of Davis & Elkins College. These international students account for twenty-one percent of our enrollment. They bring a welcome diversity to the campus and the greater Elkins...
Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps is the new Benfield-Vick Chaplain at Davis & Elkins College. His appointment marks a unique collaboration between the College and Davis Medical Center, where he will also serve as chaplain. This pairing creates the opportunity for new...
“Home” is a powerful concept. Except for “love,” it may be the abstract desire we most long for within our lives. For all of us fortunate enough to grow up in a loving home, we intrinsically understand the effect of our childhood home upon our adult lives. At Davis...
The return of students marks the end of summer’s hiatus for Davis & Elkins College. The beginning of the new academic year also signals the resumption of this weekly column I affectionately call “Reflecting Along the Journey.” Over the past eight years of my...
The 115th annual Commencement festivities at Davis & Elkins College are now a pleasant memory. The class of 2024 has joined the alumni ranks and are well prepared for a life of meaning and purpose. The following are a few highlights of both baccalaureate and...
