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

Davis & Elkins Announces Spring President’s List, Dean’s List

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

May 17, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

There was a big party at Davis & Elkins College this past Saturday … actually three parties to be exact.  Unlike some late-night weekend parties in residence halls, these three parties were sanctioned […]

May 13, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Class of 2021 Receives Diplomas in Three Commencement Ceremonies

Elkins – Davis & Elkins College celebrated a milestone within a milestone with three separate Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021. The break from tradition of a single ceremony was put into […]

May 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Honors Burke-Ross with Robin Price Award for Staff Excellence

A small staging area adorned with flowers and balloons was set up on the Halliehurst Porch at Davis & Elkins College as faculty and staff gathered to hear the surprise announcement of the […]

May 6, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Throughout the history of Davis & Elkins College, there have been a handful of individuals whose transformational leadership and commitment have fundamentally altered the trajectory of this institution.  St. Louis resident Mr. James […]

May 6, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Class of 2021 Commemorative Medal Features Myles Center

The newest addition to the Davis & Elkins College campus served as inspiration for the design of the Class of 2021 Commemorative Medal. The rotunda entrance to the renovated Myles Center for the […]

May 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Recognizes Students, Staff for Service to the Campus

The Davis & Ekins College Office of Student Life presented various awards to students and staff in recognition of their exemplary service to the campus community during the 2020-2021 academic year. The annual […]

May 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Honors Sams with Top Educator Award

Davis & Elkins College Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Institutional Researcher Nathan Sams was a little surprised to be called out of his classroom by President Chris A. Wood. He was even more […]

April 30, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Kraft Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Jensen Kraft of Rutherford, New Jersey, 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 & […]

April 23, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

According to a recent article published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, creativity “… encourages positive emotions that can unlock our inner resources for dealing with stress and uncertainty.”  The truth of the […]

April 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

BUHS Students Receive Highlands Scholarships to Davis & Elkins

Davis & Elkins College recently presented two Buckhannon Upshur High School seniors with Highlands Scholarships totaling $156,000 over four years. From left are, Emily Adams and Heather Humphrey. Davis & Elkins College invests […]

April 20, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Students Elected to Leadership Roles

The newly elected Davis & Elkins College Student Assembly Cabinet Officers are, from left, Secretary Anna Kerth of Harrison, Ohio; Treasurer Vighnesh Muley of Cerritos, California; President Brad Sisler of Arthurdale, West Virginia; […]

April 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications