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

Capito, Warner Encourage Girls State Citizens to Make a Difference

The 79th session of American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State got underway for the first full day with special presentations by two of West Virginia’s political leaders. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, […]

June 13, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rhododendron Girls State Returns to D&E for In-person Session

Davis & Elkins College will welcome more than 200 rising high school seniors as American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State returns for a full in-person session, June 12-17. The young women selected to […]

June 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Adds Concentration in Cybersecurity to Criminology Program

To meet the great demand for highly educated and qualified professionals, a new Bachelor of Arts in criminology with a concentration in cybersecurity will be introduced at Davis & Elkins College this fall. […]

June 7, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Students Earn President’s, Dean’s List Honors

Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s list and dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. The president’s list includes all full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the […]

June 1, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Online Nursing Students Achieve Academic Honors

Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s list and dean’s list for the spring 2022 RN-BSN rotation. Students pursuing their degree must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of graded coursework […]

June 1, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Klinger Named Nursing Liaison at Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College Instructor of Nursing Victoria Klinger is increasing the landscape of her role with a recent appointment as nursing liaison in the Office of Admission. In addition to teaching, Klinger […]

May 31, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Ranked No. 1 Online Nursing Program in West Virginia

The Davis & Elkins College online RN-to-BSN program has been ranked No. 1 in West Virginia by the nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org. The organization is made up of nurses with the mission of […]

May 27, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Commencement weekend at Davis & Elkins College is the highlight of the academic year.  The celebration for the Class of 2022 was grand and occurred over two baccalaureate services and two commencement ceremonies […]

May 12, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reese Encourages Nursing Graduates: Go the Extra Mile to Make a Difference

An eternal optimist, D&E Professor of Nursing Dr. Denice Reese believes in the power nurses have to make a difference in the lives of people, especially those who are in a painful time […]

May 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

All of us who are parents share the fear of a cancer diagnosis for our child. We do all in our power to protect our children, and yet this disease brings a feeling […]

May 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Alumnus, Pixar Writer Headley to Address D&E Class of 2022

Davis & Elkins College alumnus and Pixar writer Jason Headley ’96 will return to his alma mater to deliver the Commencement address to the class of 2022 on Saturday, May 7. Two ceremonies […]

May 4, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Professor Reese to Address Nursing Graduates

Davis & Elkins College Professor of Nursing Dr. Denice Reese, APRN, DNP, CPNP, CHSE, will serve as the speaker for the College’s 44th Professional Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6 […]

May 4, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications