The Senator Daily

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

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Often, new students come to D&E and, as they try to figure out who I am, summon the courage to ask, ‘Are you a professor?’ I always smile and say, ‘No, I am […]

July 2, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Names Justin Salge Head Baseball Coach

Salge brings more than a decade of coaching and administrative experience to Davis & Elkins.

June 26, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

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.

June 26, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Feels Like Home

You might think, given her last name, that Chloe Travelstead would have come a long way to attend Davis & Elkins. Yet, it is just 74 miles from D&E to her hometown of […]

June 26, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Harris Announces Addition of Jamal Edmonson to Men’s Basketball Staff

Davis & Elkins College head men's basketball coach Daniel Harris has announced the hiring of Jamal Edmonson as an assistant coach for the Senators program.

June 22, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Hosts 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State

Davis & Elkins College is proud to host the American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State program for the ninth consecutive year, continuing a partnership that began in 2018.

June 9, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

A song lyric from my high school days has been running through my mind lately: “…There’s a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years…celebrate good times, come on….” […]

June 3, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

138 Senators Earn MEC Academic Honors for Spring 2026 Semester

The Mountain East Conference recognizied 138 student-athletes from Davis & Elkins College for their academic achievements.

June 2, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Alison McCarthy Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Davis & Elkins

McCarthy brings a wide range of coaching experience across the collegiate and high school levels.

May 11, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Shane Berg as 2026 Commencement Keynote Speaker

Davis & Elkins College proudly welcomes Dr. Shane Berg as Keynote Speaker for Commencement on Saturday, May 9th, in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.  Berg serves as senior vice president for human resources, strategy, and administration at General Dynamics.

May 6, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world” is the mission statement of Davis & Elkins College. It is a noble calling—one we take seriously. For the […]

May 4, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Reverend Ramsey as Keynote Speaker for Baccalaureate Service of Praise and Worship

Davis & Elkins College proudly welcomes the Reverend Dr. Scott Ramsey as the evening’s preacher for D&E’s 2026 Baccalaureate Service of Praise and Worship on Friday, May 8 in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.

May 1, 2026 D&E Marketing & Communications