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 College, Davis Health System Partner for Nursing Scholarships

Students pursuing their Associate in Science degree in nursing at Davis & Elkins College have a new opportunity for financial support and future employment, thanks to a partnership with Davis Health System (DHS). […]

February 28, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Hosting Interfaith Panel Discussion

Davis & Elkins College will present a panel discussion titled “Interfaith Appalachia: Faith and Justice in the Mountain State” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 in Myles Center for the Arts. Sponsored by […]

February 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Human Rights Lawyer, Faith Leader Opens D&E Lecture Series

Davis & Elkins College will open its spring lecture series, sponsored by the Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy, on Thursday, Feb. 24. Allyson McKinney Timm, founder and executive director of Justice […]

February 25, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Senior Participates in Cattle Metabolic Study

Davis & Elkins College student Shelby Collins gained hands-on experience through an internship she hopes will lead her to her intended career. The senior biology major in the pre-veterinary program was among students […]

February 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Rachel Snedden, a senior at Hundred 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 $10,000 […]

February 18, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Fifty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This landmark amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 for any U.S. citizen. Did you know Davis & […]

February 17, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Celebrating National TRIO Day

Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Bound programs will celebrate National TRIO Day with an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21 in the main lobby […]

February 16, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Presenting Spring Musical ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program aims to bring some warmth and laughter to this chilly winter as it presents the Tony Award winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County […]

February 14, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

The appropriate love song for these “D&E Lovebirds” is Roberta Flack’s 1972 hit The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.  As you read on, I suspect you will agree. As Valentine’s Day […]

February 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Ansley McCartney, a senior at Grafton 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 $10,000 […]

February 8, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Madison Hamrick, a senior at Webster County 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 […]

February 4, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“The highway winds me through the vast, beautiful mountains. The fog is lifting and is resting just above the tips of these WV hills. Topping each peak are the windmills that the sun […]

February 3, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications