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

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

Gracie Metheny, a senior at Elkins High School, has been awarded a $5,000 per year Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College for a total of $20,000 […]

January 12, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Commemorating King Legacy with Dinner, Discussion

Michael Imhotep, founder of The African History Network, will serve as guest speaker for the Davis & Elkins College civic dinner and discussion commemorating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King […]

January 11, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Estrada-Avila on MLS Draft Watch List

Davis & Elkins senior defender Alex Estrada-Avila has been named to Major League Soccer’s SuperDraft 2022 Eligible Players list. Estrada had a standout year for the Senators and helped lead them to a Mountain East […]

January 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Josephine Kulpa, a senior at Wheeling Park 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 […]

January 10, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

Boggess Named Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Operations at D&E

Roy Boggess has been named assistant athletic director for compliance and operations at Davis & Elkins College. “Bogie” brings an extensive and highly decorated coaching and administrative background to D&E. Most recently, Boggess […]

January 6, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Abbigail McAllister, a senior at Liberty 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 […]

January 5, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Jessi Ward, 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 […]

January 4, 2022 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Alexis Nelson, a senior at Harman 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 […]

December 28, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Letter from Debbie Payne Fragale

Letter from Debbie Payne Fragale

December 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Devon Channell, a senior at Elkins High School, has been awarded a $10,000 per year Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College for a total of $40,000 […]

December 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

Jillian Griffin, a senior at Wheeling Park High School, has been awarded a $10,000 per year Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College for a total of […]

December 21, 2021 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 fall 2021 RN-BSN rotation. Students pursuing their degree must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of graded coursework […]

December 21, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications