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

Augusta Summer Sessions Return to Davis & Elkins College Campus

Music, dance and Appalachian artistry will soon fill nearly every corner of the Davis & Elkins College campus as the Augusta Heritage Center makes a return to in-person summer sessions, July 10-29. The […]

July 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction

Davis & Elkins College has been recognized as a 2022-2023 College of Distinction for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed. A unique guide for college-bound students, Colleges of Distinction […]

July 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Theatre Student Performing with Shakespeare Troupe

Davis & Elkins College junior and theatre major Kyia McGill will take to the stage with The Rustic Mechanicals Shakespeare Troupe at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Augusta Dance Pavilion on […]

July 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Alumnus Goodarzi Named to Board of Trustees

Physician and Davis & Elkins College alumnus Dr. Bijan Goodarzi ’77 has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at his alma mater. The chief medical officer and medical director of Women’s Health […]

June 30, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Engle Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Emma Engle of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been awarded a $15,000 per year scholarship for a total of $60,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & […]

June 29, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Edicola Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Madeline Edicola of Sandston, Virginia, has been awarded a $15,000 per year scholarship for a total of $60,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & Scholarship […]

June 27, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Area Students Prep for College in D&E Upward Bound Summer Program

High school students from Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Pendleton and Pocahontas counties participated in the Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound Classic Summer Program, June 5 through July 1. “The pandemic required students to […]

June 24, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Twyman Selected for Prestigious Leadership Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Lauren Twyman of Vinton, Ohio, has been awarded a $15,000 per year scholarship for a total of $60,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & Scholarship […]

June 24, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Parkersburg Student Chosen Girls State Governor

In her inauguration speech, 2022 American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State Governor Lakyn Campbell said she is looking forward to the year ahead after attending the week-long session at Davis & […]

June 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Author Tells Girls State Citizens to Keep Moving Forward

West Virginia author Diana Johnson told Rhododendron Girls State citizens that she isn’t afraid of failure. In fact, she said she uses a four-letter word every time she doesn’t succeed. “My word for […]

June 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E, Citizens Bank, WDTV Continue Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Davis & Elkins College, Citizens Bank of West Virginia and WDTV made dual announcements today to continue their partnership by offering a full, four-year scholarship to Davis & Elkins College. The application period […]

June 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Morrisey, McCuskey Praise Girls State Citizens

Two West Virginia political leaders encouraged American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State citizens to become the Mountain State’s future leaders. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and State Auditor JB McCuskey spoke to the […]

June 15, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications