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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

Local philanthropic family continues decades long support of D&E College

Elkins, West Virginia  – Davis & Elkins College received a $1 million gift from longtime donor and active Elkins resident Joyce Butler McKee Allen, adding to the ongoing momentum for the “Creating Home: […]

April 12, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

12 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Courses You’ll Need

As a nursing student, you can expect to take a standard core of nursing degree courses while pursuing your dream of joining this respected medical profession. These courses will help you master your […]

April 3, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Davis & Elkins College is a private, liberal arts, church-affiliated, residential college. Each of these descriptors is of high importance to me. Of all these terms, it is liberal arts that garners the most reflection. Recently, I read a […]

March 30, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Davis & Elkins College brings together our individual journeys through life.  Personally, this 2019 graduate forever holds a special place in my heart.  Her childhood was traumatic, yet her courage, tenacity, and passion have resulted […]

March 23, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

The NCLEX and What It Means for You

If you’ve spent even a little time exploring the nursing field, you’ve probably seen mentions of the National Council Licensure Examination, more commonly known as the NCLEX. Nurses are often required to make […]

March 20, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Four years ago, a head coaching candidate for our men’s basketball team sat across from me in my office.  He told me if given the position, he would build a winning program at […]

March 16, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Nursing: 7 Reasons Why You Should Pursue It

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March 6, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College and Chatham University renew MOU for graduate program

Elkins, WV – Davis & Elkins College is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing MOU agreement with Chatham University. This agreement will allow D&E graduates admittance to one of Chatham University’s […]

March 3, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“More than 50 years have passed, and I still miss those days on the D&E campus.”  These words from a Davis & Elkins College alumnus from the 1960’s serve as just one of myriad […]

March 2, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Mondragon Named MEC Coach of the Year, Rolle and Walton Named All-MEC

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Following a historic regular season for the Davis & Elkins men’s basketball team that saw a ten-game improvement over the season prior, head Coach Dan Mondragon has been named Mountain […]

February 28, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

One’s attitude is like a lens through which we see the world.  Positive people see life through a lens of clear and even rose-colored glasses, while negative people peer through a dark and […]

February 23, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Upward Bound Students Participate in WV TRIO Student Leadership Conference

Elkins, WV – Selected Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound Program participants recently attended the 22nd Annual WV TRIO Student Leadership Conference, held February 10-12 at the Days Inn Hotel & Conference Center […]

February 21, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications