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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 […]
Homecoming Weekend graphic

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 Hosts Intermediate Court of Appeals

Davis & Elkins College will host the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals on Tuesday, September 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium in the Myles Center for the Arts. The event […]

September 5, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Programs: Your Path to Relief

Loan forgiveness offers a lifeline for many. The burden of student debt can weigh heavily on aspiring nurses. These programs provide relief, allowing graduates to focus on their careers instead of financial stress. […]

September 4, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Installation for Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps, Th.D.

Following an extensive search for just the right match, Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps, Th.D., was installed Sunday, August 25 as the Benfield-Vick Chaplain of Davis & Elkins College. In an innovative and unique […]

August 29, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Hospital Nursing Career Opportunities: Top 5 Paths to Success

Hospital nursing jobs are on the rise. The demand for skilled nurses has surged, especially since the pandemic highlighted their vital role in healthcare. Nurses are the backbone of hospitals, providing essential care […]

August 21, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Achieves Fundraising Record

Davis & Elkins College is proud to announce fundraising for the most recent fiscal year set a school record. With the momentum of its ambitious capital campaign for new student housing, the College […]

August 21, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for a New Academic Year

Davis & Elkins College faculty and staff are abuzz with excitement as they welcome students beginning their collegiate journeys or returning to the College campus. This week, the College is hosting an array […]

August 16, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rayfield Named Director of Philanthropy at Davis & Elkins College

Amrit Rayfield joins the Davis & Elkins College staff as Director of Philanthropy. A D&E graduate of the Class of ’97, he is a longtime contributing member to both the College and the […]

August 14, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Busing Named Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College welcomes Kyle Busing, PhD, as Associate Professor of Exercise Science for the 2024-2025 academic year. Busing further bolsters the Education & Sports Science department with more than 25 years […]

August 14, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Holistic Nursing Practices: A Guide by Davis & Elkins

Holistic Nursing Practices: Embracing Whole-Person Care Traditional nursing provides a strong foundation in patient care, focusing primarily on physical health. However, holistic nursing practices extend this care by also addressing social, behavioral, environmental, […]

August 14, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins offers Host Family Program

Davis & Elkins College is thrilled to offer our Host Family Program aimed at fostering stronger community connections for its vibrant international student body. With nearly a quarter of the college’s population consisting […]

August 8, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

How to choose the right nursing specialty for you: A guide from Davis & Elkins

How to Choose the Right Nursing Specialty for You: Finding Your Niche Ninety percent of nursing graduates don’t have a clear choice for their specialty, yet this decision can shape an entire career. […]

August 7, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Tammarine as Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing

Sydney Tammarine joins the Davis & Elkins College faculty as Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing. She brings along nearly a decade of teaching experience and writing consultancy. Tammarine earned her Bachelor of […]

August 7, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

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