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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

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

Willow Ferguson, a senior at Greenbrier East 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 20, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Announces Fall President’s, Dean’s Lists

Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. The president’s list includes all full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the […]

December 20, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

North Marion Senior Selected for Emerging Leaders Scholarship to D&E

North Marion High School senior and American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Girls State Governor Sidney Megna has been selected as the inaugural winner of the Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship […]

December 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Goux Instructs Session at Dance WV Fall Festival

Davis & Elkins College Adjunct Professor of Dance Laurie Goux was among invited instructors for the annual Dance WV Fall Festival at Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Conference Center. The three-day event brought together […]

December 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Upward Bound Advisor Selected as State TRIO President

Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound Academic Advisor and Resident Director for Student Life Chelsey Toms has been inducted as West Virginia TRIO president. Her term will continue through fall 2022. Established by […]

December 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Final exams are wrapping up at Davis & Elkins College, and students are preparing to return home to celebrate Christmas with their families. The Christmas season, a miraculous and magical time of the […]

December 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Honors Summer and Fall Graduates

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Davis & Elkins College students who completed their undergraduate academic careers in the summer and fall semesters were honored in a special ceremony Tuesday. Words of praise for their perseverance and […]

December 8, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Doak Provides WVSCPA Memberships for D&E Students

Nine Davis & Elkins College accounting majors are now student members of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (WVSCPA), thanks to a gift from Elkins businessman and CPA Mark Doak and […]

December 7, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Campbell Honored with State Excellence in Tourism Education Award

Chef Melanie Campbell recently received the Excellence in Tourism Education award from the West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (WVHTA). The Executive Chef and assistant director of Davis & Elkins College Dining Services […]

December 6, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Choir Releasing Virtual Performances for the Holiday Season

For the second year, the Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir will release two virtual performances to brighten the Christmas season. Both will be available on the College’s YouTube channel. The first selection, […]

December 3, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Hosting Fall Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Davis & Elkins College Professor Emeritus Dr. David Turner will serve as the featured speaker for the College’s Fall Graduate Recognition Ceremony. The event, which is open to students and their guests, is […]

December 3, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Community is a powerful concept. An authentic community accepts each of its members for who they are … talents and shortcomings as well … celebrating the good times and providing support when we […]

December 2, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications