Commencement
117th Commencement
May 8-9, 2026
Davis & Elkins College holds an annual Commencement Weekend each spring to celebrate graduating students. The weekend includes three distinct ceremonies: the Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, the Baccalaureate Service of Praise and Worship, and the Commencement Ceremony, each with a designated keynote speaker.
Keynote Speakers
A Note from President Wood
“The Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, and Commencement are the celebration of years of hard work and determination by the graduate, his or her family, the faculty, and the staff of Davis & Elkins College,” shared Chris Wood, President of D&E. “While this weekend is a milestone for certain, it is also the beginning of a lifetime of opportunity and experiences made possible by our graduates’ years on the Davis & Elkins College campus.”
Nurses’ Pinning — Robin Stillwater, ’13 & ’14
Nurses’ Pinning — Robin Stillwater, ’13 & ’14
D&E alumna (Class of 2013 and 2014). Currently serves aboard the USS Sterett. Led the 48th Annual Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony.
D&E alumna (Class of 2013 and 2014). Currently serves aboard the USS Sterett. Led the 48th Annual Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony.
Baccalaureate — Rev. Dr. Scott Ramsey
Baccalaureate — Rev. Dr. Scott Ramsey
Senior pastor at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (serving since 2015). Believes the church is called to live intentionally at the intersection of God’s grace and the world’s pain.
Senior pastor at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (serving since 2015). Believes the church is called to live intentionally at the intersection of God’s grace and the world’s pain.
Commencement — Shane Berg
Commencement — Shane Berg
Senior Vice President for Human Resources, Strategy, and Administration at General Dynamics Corporation. Also serves on the board of the University of Jamestown (North Dakota) — a small, liberal arts, Presbyterian (USA)-affiliated institution.
Senior Vice President for Human Resources, Strategy, and Administration at General Dynamics Corporation. Also serves on the board of the University of Jamestown (North Dakota) — a small, liberal arts, Presbyterian (USA)-affiliated institution.
