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Reflecting Along The Journey, November 2026

Knowing your worth is gratifying. Having the world recognize it is affirming. Two recently published reports affirm what alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College have long known. Nevertheless, it is always […]
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Davis & Elkins College Generates Estimated $63.8 Million Economic Impact

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College generates an estimated $63.8 million in statewide economic output and supports approximately 530 jobs, according to a 2025 economic impact report from West Virginia Independent Colleges […]
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Davis & Elkins College Celebrates Transformational Gifts During Homecoming

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College dedicated the Nestor Family Lounge & Patio at Gribble Hall and unveiled the newly named Mike Ross Family Foundation Freshman Village on Sept. 25, honoring two […]

President Chris A. Wood Signs Five-Year Contract Extension

The Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees has announced a five-year contract extension for President Chris A. Wood, securing his continued leadership through the 2031 academic year.
Davis & Elkins College Celebrates Transformational Gifts During Homecoming

Garlick Appointed Vice President for Student Life

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood has announced the appointment of Kate Garlick as Vice President for Student Life.
President Chris A. Wood Signs Five-Year Contract Extension

D&E Makes History with Launch of First Graduate Program – Master’s in Sport Management Coming Fall 2026

Davis & Elkins College will mark a new milestone in fall 2026 with the launch of its first graduate program, a Master of Science in Sport Management, designed for students who want to move quickly into leadership roles in athletics, coaching and the business of sport.
Garlick Appointed Vice President for Student Life

Career Stability With a Nursing Degree: Unlocking Long-Term Potential

In an era where job security seems like a myth, a nursing degree stands out as a beacon of stability. Unlike many professions that are vulnerable to the whims of the economy, registered […]

May 8, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E and Davis Health System Call Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps as Chaplain

Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps, Th.D. has accepted the historic and unique call as Benfield-Vick Chaplain in a shared role with Davis & Elkins College and Davis Health System/Vandalia Health. In this innovative approach, […]

May 8, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Alumna and Davis Medical Center Nurse Practitioner to Address Nursing Graduates

Davis & Elkins College alumna and current Nurse Practitioner at Davis Medical Center Silvia B. Triplett, MSN, FNP-C, will serve as speaker for D&E’s 46th Professional Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony. The event will take […]

May 8, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Announces Plans for Commencement Weekend

Davis & Elkins College will celebrate the Class of 2024 during the 115th Commencement Weekend. The weekend’s events include the Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony and Baccalaureate Services on Friday, with Commencement taking place on […]

May 7, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Class of 2024 Presented with Commemorative Medal Featuring Discovery & Esprit Statue

Graduates of Davis and Elkins College will be presented with a unique commemorative medal during Baccalaureate Services. A continuing tradition of more than a decade, this year’s Graduating Class Commemorative Medal was conceptualized […]

May 7, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Alumnus and University of Chicago Otho S.A. Sprague Distinguished Service Professor to Address D&E Class of 2024

Davis & Elkins College alumnus and University of Chicago Otho S.A. Sprague Distinguished Service Professor Anthony Kossiakoff, Ph.D. returns to his alma mater to deliver the Commencement Address to the D&E Class of […]

May 6, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Continues Progress on Glory Residence Hall

Anticipation grows as construction continues on Davis & Elkins College’s new Glory Residence Hall. The building, supported by students and alumni alike, will house incoming students during the upcoming academic year. D&E’s donors […]

May 2, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Higher education adheres to shared governance. There are three groups that work together to operate a college; namely, the administration headed by the president, the faculty, and the board of trustees. Well-functioning institutions, […]

May 2, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Latest Nursing Trends: A Guide from Davis & Elkins College

The world of nursing is constantly evolving, with new practices and technologies revolutionizing how care is delivered. Gone are the days when traditional methods were the only option; today, the latest nursing trends […]

May 1, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Creative Arts Division Presents the Annual Creative Arts Showcase at the Myles Center

The Davis & Elkins College Creative Arts Division will present the Annual Creative Arts Showcase on campus at the Myles Center for the Arts on Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. The event […]

April 30, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rev. Zac Morton is 2024 Baccalaureate Speaker

Rev. Zac Morton, an ordained Minister of Word & Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving First Presbyterian Church of Morgantown, WV, will be the speaker for the Davis & Elkins College Class […]

April 25, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

The transition from high school to college is challenging for any student. For foster care youth, without family support, that challenge is magnified. Melody Smith, a Davis & Elkins College senior, spent almost […]

April 25, 2024 D&E Marketing & Communications