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

D&E Programs Rank in PLEXUSS Top Tier

Davis & Elkins College earned three top spots in the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings. The College’s social sciences programs came in at No. 3 in West Virginia while the natural sciences and environmental […]

March 25, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Davis & Elkins College is a private, liberal arts, residential, church-affiliated institution.  For this week’s “Reflecting Along the Journey” column I want to focus on the question, “What does being a church-affiliated college […]

March 25, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Cooper Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Sydney Cooper of Elkins 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 Day […]

March 18, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Whether one anticipates or dreads receiving a report card generally is determined by how good or poor are the grades.  That is true of a student and is also true for a college. […]

March 18, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Ranks in Top 15 Percent of Forbes’ ‘College Financial Grades’

Davis & Elkins College’s financial health remains strong with a ranking in the top 15 percent of private, not-for-profit colleges in the nation, according to a recent report from Forbes magazine. Within West […]

March 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rose Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Madison Rose of North Huntingdon, 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 & […]

March 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Schroeder Joins Davis & Elkins Nursing Faculty

Dr. Cheryl Schroeder has been appointed assistant professor of nursing at Davis & Elkins College. Schroeder joined the faculty at the start of the spring 2021 semester, instructing courses in success strategies, medical […]

March 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

After a lengthy and meaningful life, the gift of earthly life and the promise of eternal life is to be celebrated. This past Saturday, at Robbins Memorial Chapel on the campus of Davis […]

March 11, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Houser Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

William Houser of St. Marys, West Virginia, 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 […]

March 9, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Career Services Plans Virtual Job Fairs

As the end of the academic year nears for Davis & Elkins College students, decisions are on the horizon for employment or furthering their education. The D&E Office of Career Services has in […]

March 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Morgan Joins Criminology Faculty at Davis & Elkins College

Dr. Jamie Morgan, a lawyer and educator, has been appointed instructor of criminology at Davis & Elkins College. Beginning with the spring semester, Morgan is instructing courses in Courts and the Criminal Justice […]

March 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Raffo Selected for Prestigious Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Quinn Raffo of Richwood, West Virginia, 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 & […]

March 4, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications