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

Sarah Biller, Executive Director of Vantage Ventures, will give the keynote address during Davis & Elkins College’s 114th Commencement

Elkins, WV – Sarah Biller, Executive Director of Vantage Ventures, will be the keynote speaker for the Davis & Elkins College Class of 2023 Commencement ceremony set for Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 […]

May 10, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, to address students during D&E College’s Baccalaureate Service

Elkins, WV – The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA), will be the speaker for the Davis & Elkins College Class of 2023 Baccalaureate […]

May 9, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E College and Marshall University continue to create opportunities with pre-pharmacy pathway

Elkins, WV – In 2019, Davis & Elkins College and Marshall University partnered to provide an early admissions pathway for D&E students to enter into the Marshall University School of Pharmacy. The partnership […]

May 8, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Spring has arrived, albeit in stops and starts, even in Elkins! After the cold and snow of winter in the West Virginia mountains, God’s gift of new life is re-emerging all around us. […]

May 4, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Nursing Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?

Nursing abbreviations and acronyms can often look like a goofy game of Scrabble to the untrained eye. Healthcare professionals have a lot of medical terms and titles to keep track of, so keeping […]

May 1, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Student inducted into Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society

Elkins, WV – On April 20, Davis & Elkins College’s chapter of Sigma Beta Delta inducted its newest member, Sierra Knowlton. The Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society recognizes Juniors and Seniors majoring in […]

April 30, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

There is an ebb and flow to life on a college campus.  As we finally (and hopefully) emerge from the cold and snow of winter, there is a feeling of anticipation and accomplishment […]

April 27, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E College hosts annual Academic Awards and Recognition Convocation

Elkins, WV – On Thursday, April 20 more than 60 student awards and group recognitions were presented during the annual Davis & Elkins College Academic Awards and Recognition Convocation in the Myles Center […]

April 24, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along The Journey

Recently I experienced the wisdom of two popular adages.  The first states, “You are never too old to learn.”  The second is gleaned from Mary Lathrap’s 1895 poem entitled “Walk a Mile in […]

April 20, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

10 Nursing Career Opportunities You May Not Have Considered

With abundant nursing career opportunities, you will have plenty of professional paths to choose from as a licensed nurse. Some of these roles are as old as the profession itself. Yet rapid advancements […]

April 17, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E College to host 43rd Annual Déjà vu Music Festival with headliner Chase Matthew

Elkins, WV – Davis & Elkins College is excited for the return of the Déjà vu Music Festival on April 28, 2023 at the Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre. The festival which […]

April 14, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

As a kid, I liked to play in the dirt.  As an adult, I still like to get my hands dirty with the occasional landscaping project.  Over the past couple of weeks, for […]

April 13, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications