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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

Elkins Air1 Returns with Around the Clock Christmas Music

Anyone whose letter to Santa requested more Christmas music just had their wish come true. Davis & Elkins College radio station WCDE 89.9 FM Elkins AiR1 is spreading the joy of the season […]

November 23, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Nonfiction Work by D&E’s King Selected by The Cincinnati Review

The Cincinnati Review has selected a nonfiction work by Davis & Elkins College Professor of English Dr. Bill King for inclusion in its online series miCRo. The platform features shorter poems and flash […]

November 21, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Choir Returns with Festival of Carols

The Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir will present a message of light, hope and the birth of Christ during the Festival of Carols at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 in Myles Center for […]

November 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Professor of Nursing Presents Findings on Type 2 Diabetes Research

Davis & Elkins College Professor of Nursing Dr. Melissa McCoy has a longtime interest in Type 2 diabetes mellitus and she recently presented some of her research findings on the condition at the […]

November 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

When it comes to a personal outlook on life, I decided years ago to adopt an attitude of gratitude toward the world. All the negativity and hatefulness that has become so prevalent in […]

November 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Home” is a powerful concept that nurtures and forms who we are. For children, a healthy home is crucial for maturation. With age comes wisdom, and as adults we realize that nothing is […]

November 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Students Share International Experiences at Beverly Elementary School

International students attending Davis & Elkins College sparked some new interests among youth at Beverly Elementary School with presentations about their home countries and their experiences in athletics. Beverly Elementary School extended the […]

November 9, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Receives Queen Silvia Memorabilia

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood recently got a surprise visit from two members of the Mountain State Forest Festival Maple Leaf Society who came bearing […]

November 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Presenting ‘The Actor’s Nightmare’

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program will present a one-act comedy “The Actor’s Nightmare” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 in the Creative Commons in Myles Center for the Arts. […]

November 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Nursing Students Hosting Webb Scholarship 5k

The Davis & Elkins College Student Nurses Association (DESNA) will host its annual Michael Webb Scholarship Fund 5k Run and Walk Saturday, November 12 on the Allegheny Highlands Trail in Elkins. Registration will […]

November 4, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

The flags of each country individually processed up the hill as the corresponding national anthem rang out from the sound system. The pride on each of the flag bearer’s faces was evident. The […]

November 3, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Decosimo to Discuss Global Art Therapy, Liberal Arts at D&E

Davis & Elkins College will host art therapist and founder of Playing to Live Dr. C. Alexis Decosimo for a fire side chat style discussion about global art therapy. Sponsored by the Morrison-Novakovic […]

November 2, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications