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

D&E Women’s Swimming Team Earns Academic All-American Honors from CSCAA

RICHMOND, VA – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected 803 teams from 479 institutions to the Scholar All-America Team for the Fall 2022 semester. Teams were selected on […]

February 16, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

All associated with Davis & Elkins College know the names of Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen Benton Elkins, both United States Senators and the founders of the Presbyterian College in Elkins.  However, according […]

February 16, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

A rich Scottish heritage is prevalent at Davis & Elkins College and throughout Randolph County.  One fortunate D&E student experienced Scotland firsthand and had a royal encounter that she may tell her children […]

February 9, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

With the spring semester well underway, I resume my weekly “Reflections Along the Journey” for the alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College. As is our custom at D&E, the faculty and […]

February 2, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis Trust Supports Highlands Scholarship at Davis & Elkins

Davis Trust Co. is continuing its long-time support of Davis & Elkins College with a $12,500 gift to fully fund one Highlands Scholarship. Elkins resident Aidan Hedrick will receive the scholarship for the […]

February 1, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

$3.4 Million Gift Boosts D&E Campaign for Residence Hall Improvements

Davis & Elkins College is gaining momentum on the “Creating Home: It Takes a Village” capital campaign with a $3.4 million gift from an anonymous donor. Groundbreaking for the $25 million project to […]

February 1, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Upward Bound Students Chosen to Attend Leadership Conference

Eight juniors in the Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound programs were selected to participate in the West Virginia TRIO Association’s 22nd Annual Student Leadership Conference, Feb. 10-12. The students will attend various […]

January 31, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Senior Competes in National American Miss Pageant

Davis & Elkins College senior Roy Gannon has a handle on staying motivated. In fact, her platform motto “I Got This” helped her earn the title of National American Miss West Virginia and […]

January 30, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Shields Named Supported Learning Program Instructor at D&E

Alison Shields has been appointed an instructor within the Supported Learning Program at Davis & Elkins College. A higher education professional with more than 20 years of experience in the D&E TRIO Upward […]

January 27, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Student Artwork on Display at the Arts Center

More than 30 Davis & Elkins College students and alumni will display close to 90 pieces of their creative works at the Arts Center in Elkins throughout February. The student visual art exhibit […]

January 24, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

Magana Named to Student Success Team at Davis & Elkins College

Keri Magana, an educator and student advisor, has been appointed associate director for student success at Davis & Elkins College. In this role, she will provide first-year academic advising support to freshmen and […]

January 20, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications

King Ceremony at Davis & Elkins Focuses on Deepening Love

In a celebration marking Martin Luther King Day, the Davis & Elkins College community and guests were challenged to examine their lives. Dr. Julius Bailey, a philosopher, professor and author, gave the keynote […]

January 17, 2023 D&E Marketing & Communications