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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

D&E Sets Auditions for Spring Stage Productions

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre Department will host open auditions for its spring productions at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Myles Center for the Arts Harper-McNeeley Auditorium. Parts are available for […]

November 29, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E, California University Partner for Criminology Master’s Degree Program

Davis & Elkins College and California University of Pennsylvania (CAL U) have partnered to offer undergraduate criminology students a clearer path to obtaining a master’s degree. As part of a pilot project this […]

November 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Honors Resident Assistants for Top Performance

The Office of Student Life recognized 10 resident assistants for their outstanding performance for the fall 2021 semester. From left are, first row, Reagan Sharp of Morgantown, Presidential Center; Victoria Thacker, of Kearney, […]

November 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

With the approach of Thanksgiving, I have been musing about the annual list of blessings that appropriately comprise my prayers of gratitude to God. This year, I plan to add something new. Like […]

November 18, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Students Attend Science Teachers Conference

Davis & Elkins College senior education majors recently attended the West Virginia Science Teachers Association annual conference and gained new ideas to bring to their classrooms. The event at Stonewall Resort followed the […]

November 16, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Ranks No. 3 in WalletHub Best Colleges Report

Davis & Elkins College is No. 3 in West Virginia in the 2022 WalletHub Best Colleges & University Ranking. The recent report evaluated 1,000 colleges and universities across 30 key measures. Among the […]

November 16, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Alpha Sigma Phi Celebrates Re-founding

The Gamma Delta Alpha Sigma Phi Chapter at Davis & Elkins College celebrated a major milestone with a re-founding ceremony on Nov. 5. Active members, alumni, College leaders and national Alpha Sigma Phi […]

November 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Honors Program Presenting Panel Discussion

A panel discussion titled “Vocation and the Good Life: Work, Family, Community and Faith” will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 in Myles Center for the Arts. The event, sponsored by […]

November 11, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

As the old song by Peter Allen rightly reminds us, “Everything old is new again.” These lyrics have come to my mind several times during recent experiences on campus. Allow me to offer […]

November 11, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Hammer Claims First World Title

Davis & Elkins College head triathlon coach Dr. Chris Hammer earned a gold medal and captured his first world title in the 2021 World Triathlon Para Championships Abu Dhabi. Two other U.S. athletes […]

November 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Returns to Live Theatre with ‘Eurydice’

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program is set to perform its fall 2021 mainstage show, Sarah Ruhl’s dramatic comedy “Eurydice.” The production runs Nov. 11, 12 and 13 at 8 […]

November 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

I am a product of a liberal arts education. As such, I am an unapologetic believer in the power of the liberal arts. Every alumnus of Davis & Elkins College should be as […]

November 4, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications