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Reflecting Along the Journey

On a recent flight I had a talkative seatmate. When she discovered I was a private college president, she brought up a subject I frequently hear. It was the same subject I discussed with a gentleman in a downtown Elkins restaurant the previous week. Over the past...

“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...

Reflecting Along the Journey

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...