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

Warner to Girls State: ‘Don’t Take for Granted Your Right to Vote’

West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner visited Davis & Elkins College to address citizens of American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State. Emphasizing that no one should ever take for granted […]

June 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State Opens Virtual Session

American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State opened its first virtual session Monday on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. United States Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined the morning program […]

June 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rhododendron Girls State Presenting First Virtual Session at Davis & Elkins

American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State makes its return to the Davis & Elkins College campus, June 14-18. The first-ever virtual session will follow traditional programming, while an in-person ceremony will […]

June 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Myford Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Lucas Myford of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $5,000 per year scholarship for a total of $20,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & Scholarship […]

June 8, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Upward Bound Forms ‘Good Trouble’ Book Club Chapter

The Davis & Elkins College Upward Bound Program, in conjunction with the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), is set to begin its summer book club chapter that will include weekly discussions with […]

June 4, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta Awarded State’s Highest Folklife Honor

The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College received West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, the Vandalia Award, at a special Vandalia Gathering concert on May 29. Presented by the West Virginia Department […]

June 4, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta Heritage Center Plans In-Person Events, Online Learning This Summer

The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College will host a downtown concert series this summer, complete with the return of the Augusta Festival in Elkins City Park on Saturday, July 24. […]

June 1, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Perry Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Morgan Perry of Modesto, California, has been awarded a $10,000 per year scholarship for a total of $40,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & Scholarship […]

May 27, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Appoints McCollam to Lead Initiative on Community and Immersive Learning

Missy McCollam, a renowned figure in the local, regional, and national theatre and arts communities, has been appointed Coordinator of President’s Initiative on Community and Immersive Learning (ICIL) at Davis & Elkins College. […]

May 26, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Goddard, Garlick Earn New Positions at Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood has announced two changes in campus top leadership effective July 1. Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard will be named vice president for advancement, […]

May 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

McCune Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Tyler McCune of Richwood, West Virginia, has been awarded a $5,000 per year scholarship for a total of $20,000 over four years to Davis & Elkins College after participating in Senator Leadership & […]

May 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Names Thomas Executive Vice President

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood has announced the leadership role for Dr. Rosemary Thomas will elevate to executive vice president. Her new position will take effect July 1. In her […]

May 18, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications