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

Davis & Elkins Adding Accelerated BSN Program with State Nursing Workforce Grant

Davis & Elkins College has been awarded a $980,950 grant from West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program to prepare nurses to meet the future health care needs in the Mountain […]

March 22, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Refugees Participating in Panel Discussion at D&E

Davis & Elkins College will host a panel discussion titled “Refuge for All? Reflections from Recent American Arrivals” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 in Myles Center for the Arts. Sponsored by the […]

March 21, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Spring Highland Fling Dance Concert Set at Davis & Elkins

The Davis & Elkins College Highland Dancers and the WV Highland Dancers will present their Spring Highland Fling at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26 in Myles Center for the Arts Harper-McNeeley Auditorium. The […]

March 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Planning Senator Leadership Event

Davis & Elkins College will host a special Senator Leadership event designed to help students learn more about the College with a variety of interactive sessions. Set for Saturday, March 26, the event […]

March 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Upward Bound Students Participate in WV TRIO Student Leadership Conference

A group of Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound junior program participants recently attended the 21st Annual WV TRIO Student Leadership Conference where two of their classmates were honored for dedication to the […]

March 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Leading the Way” is an apt tagline for an institution named for two United States Senators. Over my tenure as president of Davis & Elkins College, I have learned much about Senator Henry […]

March 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Randolph Students Performing in All-County Band Concert at D&E

Randolph County student musicians will showcase their talents in the 16th annual All-County Band Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 in Myles Center for the Arts Harper-McNeeley Auditorium. Presented by Randolph County […]

March 11, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“D&E” is not only shorthand for Davis & Elkins College, but also a reminder that “Distinction & Excellence” is the hallmark of this higher education institution. There are many fine examples of D&E’s […]

March 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta Receives Inaugural Governor’s Folk Arts Award

The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College received the first-ever Governor’s Arts Award for Folk Arts Organization in a ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center. The West Virginia Commission on […]

March 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Britton Selected for Inaugural Emerging Leaders Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Wade Britton, a senior at Notre Dame High School, has been awarded a $2,500 per year Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College for a total of […]

March 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

For 118 years, West Virginia has been home to Davis & Elkins College. However, during the last week in February, Florida served as our home away from home. The “D&E 2022 Snowbird Tour” […]

March 3, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Student Participates in Study on Pubertal Chronic Stress

Davis & Elkins College student Casey King now has a deeper understanding of how chronic stress during puberty can result in long-term negative effects on the brain. The senior biology major participated in […]

March 1, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications