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Forward Magazine – Fall 2020
On the Cover: Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne ’43 served Davis & Elkins College for more than seven decades. As chair of the Business and Economics Department, she was a teacher, mentor, and friend to thousands of students. Memories of her kindness and genuine caring nature burn brightly for all who knew her.
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Forward Magazine – Winter 2020
On the Cover: The Davis & Elkins College made an impact in their first season in the Mountain East Conference. The triathlon team, center, earned first place at the 2019 East Region Qualifier and second place in the 2019 National Championship. Natalia Hildalgo Martinez took top awards in both races.
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Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Wilson as Instructor of Education
Davis & Elkins College welcomes LaTishia Wilson to campus as an instructor of education. Wilson brings along a decade and a half of direct and field-adjacent experience in teaching and leadership roles. Wilson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the...
“Blessing” is a powerful word and a life-altering concept. In our increasingly divided and sometimes toxic society, blessings, both experienced and shared, are a salve on the wounds and pain we experience in life. Webster defines “blessing” as a beneficial thing for...
Reflecting Along the Journey
“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...
West Virginia Native and Decorated Researcher Gifts Endowed Scholarship and Funds for Memorial Garden to Davis & Elkins College
Henry P. Porter, Jr., PhD, has declared his intent to fully fund the Henry P. Porter, Sr. and Mary Gravatt Porter Memorial Scholarship during his lifetime. The scholarship is presented in tandem with Porter’s agreement to fund a garden surrounding Glory Residence Hall...
Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Distinguished Author and Poet during Dr. Bill King Writer’s Week
Davis & Elkins College will be celebrating Dr. Bill King Writer’s Week across campus beginning on October 21. The events, centered around the celebration of Bill King’s influence of writers across campus, will feature several workshops and readings by Gordon...
Davis & Elkins College Theater and Film Program Presents “The Crucible”
The Davis and Elkins College Theatre and Film Program is eager to present a spooktacular performance of “The Crucible.” Performances will be held October 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., and October 20 at 2:30 p.m. in Harper McNeely Auditorium at the Myles Center for the Arts....
