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Reflecting Along the Journey

Like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, I am a respecter of tradition. In addition to Randolph County residents, students and alumni of Davis & Elkins College experience the annual fall tradition on […]
Mountain State Forest Festival Parade aerial view

Davis & Elkins Alumni Coming Home for Weekend filled with Activities

Davis & Elkins College alumni are gearing up to return to the campus they called home, built lasting friendships and began journeys to answer their life callings. The annual Homecoming Weekend celebration is […]
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Reflecting Along the Journey

Imagine my surprise when Hallie Elkins unexpectedly walked into Harper-McNeeley Auditorium during our annual Matriculation Convocation! As I welcomed our new students and began sharing the history of Davis & Elkins College including […]
Lisa Wood cosplays Hallie Elkins at Matriculation 2026

Davis & Elkins College Kicks Off Fall 2026 Semester With Welcome Week

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College will welcome new and returning students to campus Aug. 14-21 with a series of Welcome Week activities centered on the theme “Grow Where You’re Planted.” New […]
Reflecting Along the Journey

Reflecting Along the Journey

Grow Where You Are Planted is the theme emblazoned on T-shirts and banners welcoming our newest students to Davis & Elkins College’s Orientation Weekend on August 14-16. With the beginning of a new […]

Davis & Elkins College Reinvigorates Academic Partnership with Randolph County Board of Education

Davis & Elkins College proudly announces a renewed academic partnership with the Randolph County Board of Education.  This agreement offers the opportunity for Randolph County high school students to participate in in-person classes […]

November 20, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

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 […]

November 14, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Signs Letter of Appointment for New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood has signed the letter of appointment for D&E’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mike Mattison, Ph.D.  Mattison brings along an extensive background […]

November 13, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Advancements in the Nursing Profession by 2025: How to Stay Ahead

The nursing profession is on the brink of significant change by 2025. With technology advancing and new practices emerging, future nursing trends will need to adapt quickly to stay relevant. Innovations in telehealth, […]

November 13, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

During the 2022 commencement season, our baccalaureate speaker offered a humorous observation congratulating the student-athletes of Davis & Elkins College as the only Senators getting anything done. While I will steer clear of […]

November 7, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Public Health Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse: Key Differences and Comparisons

Did you know that public health nurses can impact the lives of thousands, while hospital nurses often focus on individual patient care? Both roles are crucial in healthcare but serve different purposes. Public […]

November 6, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Recognizes Seven Honorary Endowed Chairs

An endowed academic chair is a faculty position that is permanently funded by an endowed gift.  Davis & Elkins College proudly recognizes seven distinguished members of the College as recipients of honorary endowed […]

November 6, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Proudly Welcomes Freshmen Residents to Glory Residence Hall

Davis & Elkins College opened the doors of its state-of-the-art residence hall to students of the Class of 2028 on Saturday morning. The building features one hundred beds for residents, as well as […]

November 4, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: Steps to Advance Your Nursing Career

Curious about how to become a nurse practitioner? This rewarding career combines patient care with advanced medical knowledge. You’ll play a vital role in healthcare, diagnosing conditions and prescribing treatments. The journey involves […]

October 30, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

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 […]

October 28, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

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“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 […]

October 24, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Doctor vs. Nurse Difficulty: Comparing Academic Demands and Impact

  Choosing between a career as a doctor or a nurse can be a challenging decision, as both roles play crucial parts in the healthcare system. The paths to these professions involve different […]

October 23, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

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