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

Jones Joins Faculty at Davis & Elkins College

Dr. Andrew Jones has been appointed assistant professor of communication at Davis & Elkins College. Beginning with the fall 2021 semester, he is instructing courses in public speaking, argumentation, interpersonal communication and public […]

September 17, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

If asked to describe the opposite of mediocrity, for me it would be distinction and excellence. Those who pursue these two ideals are set apart from others as a result of this unrelenting […]

September 16, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Raises Rank in U.S. News Best Colleges Report

Davis & Elkins College climbed 16 points within the Regional Colleges South category to maintain a prominent position in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking. In addition, D&E achieved […]

September 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Professor Bill King Wins HeartWood Poetry Prize

A work by Davis & Elkins College Professor of English Dr. Bill King has been selected as winner of the 2021 HeartWood Poetry Prize. “Pre-Carnal Knowledge” is published in a special issue on […]

September 10, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Wispy clouds floated overhead doing very little to block the warm summer sun. The light breeze caused the trees to sway as my tube floated slowly and haphazardly down the cool waters of […]

September 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Pealer Taking Dance Talent to International Stage

Davis & Elkins College Highland Dancer Gabriele Pealer is harnessing her dreams and taking her talents to a higher level. The Elkins resident was recently selected to perform with two troupes made up […]

September 6, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Honors Coach Hammer for Success in Tokyo Paralympics

Davis & Elkins College head triathlon coach Chris Hammer was both grateful and surprised to see a large number of students, colleagues and community members turn out for a parade in his honor […]

September 6, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Klinger Joins Davis & Elkins Nursing Faculty

Davis & Elkins College alumna Victoria Klinger has been appointed instructor of nursing at her alma mater. Klinger began in her new role at the start of the 2021-2022 academic year, teaching introduction […]

September 1, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Students Gain Career Experience in SHIP Inaugural Session

The inaugural group of Summer Highlands Internship Program (SHIP) participants gained some hands-on experience in Randolph County businesses and now has hopes of giving back to the community by creating a concept for […]

August 31, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Teter Named Coordinator of Campus Activities at Davis & Elkins

Rebekah Teter has been appointed coordinator of campus activities at Davis & Elkins College. In this capacity, she works in the Office of Student Life providing leadership to the student organization Senator Entertainment […]

August 26, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Anna’s Blog – Why I Choose D&E for My Education Degree

Anna talks candidly about the attention she receives from Davis & Elkins professors in her education program.

August 26, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Triathlon Coach Competing in the Paralympics

While the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 are in the books, Davis & Elkins College Head Triathlon Coach Chris Hammer is on the verge of taking his shot at making history in the Tokyo […]

August 25, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications