by Stacy Kopp | May 1, 2025 | President's Office
Thousands of lifelong friendships have been born on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. At a holiday dinner for international students this past December, Lisa and I met two first-year students whose bond immediately captured our hearts and curiosity. Despite...
by Stacy Kopp | Apr 17, 2025 | President's Office
At Davis & Elkins College, student success is not just a goal—it is the heart of everything we do. Often, the secret ingredient to that success is not found in a textbook or even a classroom, but in the unexpected magic of community. Whether it is leading a...
by Stacy Kopp | Apr 10, 2025 | President's Office
Members of the Davis & Elkins College community are familiar with the historic campus mansions of Graceland and Halliehurst. But did you know there’s a third historic home on campus? In 1936, construction was completed on the home of Sue and Thomas Davis Lee,...
by Stacy Kopp | Apr 3, 2025 | President's Office
“Cultures grow on the vine of tradition,” penned syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg. A favorite tradition for me at Davis & Elkins College is the 1904 Society Gala which occurred on March 21. Inherent in this tradition is the celebration of a vibrant culture of...
by Stacy Kopp | Mar 20, 2025 | President's Office
“Learning in life never stops, even though the student grows older. And if so, the older I become, the younger I am.” These words of wisdom are penned by Dr. David Morrison, a Davis & Elkins College student from 1975-1979, a trustee from 2015-2024, and a Visiting...
