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

Mini Graduation Was a True Team Effort at D&E

Davis & Elkins College senior Ava Willis had a choice to make – whether to attend her graduation ceremony or pitch for the Senator softball team in the Mountain East Conference tournament, both […]

May 2, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Albert Hall Featured on Student’s Design for D&E Graduation Medal

During Baccalaureate Services on May 6, Davis & Elkins College students will receive their academic hoods and a memento of their time on campus. The Graduating Class Commemorative Medal, now a tradition at […]

May 2, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Presbyterian Pastor Myers to Deliver Sermon at D&E Baccalaureate Services

The Rev. Dr. “Bill” C. Myers, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, West Virginia, will be the speaker for the Davis & Elkins College Class of 2022 Baccalaureate Service and Recognition […]

April 29, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Morgan Appointed Director of Public Safety at D&E

Dr. Jamie Morgan, an attorney and educator, has been appointed director of public safety at Davis & Elkins College. His new duties will be added to his role as instructor of criminology. As […]

April 29, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

If you or anyone you know is considering nursing as a career, today is the best possible time to begin your professional education. The straightforward truth is that there has never been a […]

April 28, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Let Us Entertain You: D&E Students Putting on Annual Arts Extravaganza

Students in the Davis & Elkins College Division of Creative Arts are ready to showcase their talents in visual and performing arts as they take a final bow on the spring semester. The […]

April 27, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Celebrates Athletic Excellence at DESPY Awards Banquet

It was an evening to celebrate excellence and togetherness as teams gathered on the red carpet in the recently dedicated Myles Center for the Arts for the DESPY Awards after a two-year absence […]

April 27, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Announces Plans for Commencement Weekend

Davis & Elkins College will celebrate the class of 2022 with a Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, two Baccalaureate Services and two Commencement Ceremonies the weekend of May 6-7. The traditional Nurses’ Pinning ceremony will […]

April 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Elkins-Randolph Chamber Honors Woods as Citizens of the Year

The impact Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood and Elkins-Randolph County Chamber Executive Director Lisa Messinger Wood continue to make on the local community was recognized with a special honor presented […]

April 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

The opposite of mediocrity is excellence. Speaking recently to students, faculty, and staff at our Academic Honors Convocation, I shared my concern that today’s society is awash in mediocrity.  Davis & Elkins College […]

April 21, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Honors Woodcock, Forsythe with Top Awards

Davis & Elkins College Assistant Professor of Art Kevin “Woody” Woodcock and Assistant Director of Accounting and Head Golf Coach Alasdair Forsythe were honored Tuesday with the College’s top employee recognitions. The awards, […]

April 20, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Honors Students, Campus Organizations in Spring Convocation

More than 60 student awards and group recognitions were presented during the annual Davis & Elkins College Academic Awards and Recognition Convocation Tuesday in Myles Center for the Arts Harper-McNeeley Auditorium. The honors […]

April 20, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications