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 Finishes 2021-2022 Theatre Season with ‘Failure: A Love Story’

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program will round out its 2021-2022 theatre season with Phillip Dawkins’ “Failure: A Love Story” in the Boiler House Studio Theatre. The performance premieres at […]

April 19, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Invites High School Students to Senator Saturday

Davis & Elkins College will host Senator Saturday – a day filled with a variety of interactive sessions for prospective students – Saturday, April 23. The event is open to all high school […]

April 14, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Seniors Gain Experience as Student Teachers

Davis & Elkins College seniors working toward careers in education entered the final phase of their undergraduate experience by taking a lead in the classroom as student teachers. During the spring semester, each […]

April 14, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Creativity is contagious.  Pass it on.”  These words of Albert Einstein begin the narrative engraved on a bronze plaque on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Myles Center for the Arts […]

April 14, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Myles Center for the Arts Dedicated with ‘A Celebration of the Arts’

Voices in song accompanied by the melody of instrumentalists, graceful moves of dancers, tangible talents of visual artists and actors’ comedic antics filled Myles Center for the Arts to celebrate the facility’s official […]

April 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rustic Mechanicals Performing Shakespeare Classic at Davis & Elkins College

The Rustic Mechanicals will perform the Shakespeare classic “Much Ado About Nothing” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Myles Center for the Arts Harper-McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis & Elkins […]

April 6, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Honoring Myles with ‘A Celebration of the Arts,’ Dedication Ceremony

Davis & Elkins College will dedicate Myles Center for the Arts, Myles Plaza and the “Discovery & Esprit” sculpture by artist James Grashow in grand style Thursday, April 7. In addition to the […]

April 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Religious Liberty Expert to Discuss Freedom, Pluralism and Faith in D&E Lecture

Davis & Elkins College will conclude its spring lecture series, sponsored by the Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy, with a presentation on April 7. Charles Watson Jr., director of education at […]

April 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

A former Davis & Elkins College tradition has returned to campus. On March 21, Hussain Hamide, an outstanding student presently in his junior year from San Antonio, Texas, became “President for a Day.”  […]

March 31, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Students Presenting Works in Writing Showcase

Davis & Elkins College students will share their memories, reflections and analyses in the annual Writing Showcase in Myles Center for the Arts on Monday, March 28. More than a dozen students will […]

March 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Hosting Lecture for Women’s History Month

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Davis & Elkins College will host a free public lecture sponsored by the Presidential Initiative on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Jessica Scott will serve as guest […]

March 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

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March 24, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications