President’s Office

There is an ebb and flow to life on a college campus.  As we finally (and hopefully) emerge from the cold and snow of winter, there is a feeling of anticipation and accomplishment […]

Recently I experienced the wisdom of two popular adages.  The first states, “You are never too old to learn.”  The second is gleaned from Mary Lathrap’s 1895 poem entitled “Walk a Mile in […]

As a kid, I liked to play in the dirt.  As an adult, I still like to get my hands dirty with the occasional landscaping project.  Over the past couple of weeks, for […]

Davis & Elkins College is a private, liberal arts, church-affiliated, residential college. Each of these descriptors is of high importance to me. Of all these terms, it is liberal arts that garners the most reflection. Recently, I read a […]

Davis & Elkins College brings together our individual journeys through life.  Personally, this 2019 graduate forever holds a special place in my heart.  Her childhood was traumatic, yet her courage, tenacity, and passion have resulted […]

Four years ago, a head coaching candidate for our men’s basketball team sat across from me in my office.  He told me if given the position, he would build a winning program at […]

“More than 50 years have passed, and I still miss those days on the D&E campus.”  These words from a Davis & Elkins College alumnus from the 1960’s serve as just one of myriad […]

One’s attitude is like a lens through which we see the world.  Positive people see life through a lens of clear and even rose-colored glasses, while negative people peer through a dark and […]

All associated with Davis & Elkins College know the names of Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen Benton Elkins, both United States Senators and the founders of the Presbyterian College in Elkins.  However, according […]

A rich Scottish heritage is prevalent at Davis & Elkins College and throughout Randolph County.  One fortunate D&E student experienced Scotland firsthand and had a royal encounter that she may tell her children […]

With the spring semester well underway, I resume my weekly “Reflections Along the Journey” for the alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College. As is our custom at D&E, the faculty and […]

Parents have hopes and expectations for their children as they grow and mature. At the forefront is the attainment of a meaningful career that provides purpose and adequate financial resources. If all goes […]