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

Augusta Heritage Center to Receive $20,000 NEA Grant

The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support their world-renowned traditional arts programming. This project is designed to highlight […]

February 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Plans Two Virtual Events to Celebrate Black History Month

Davis & Elkins College is celebrating Black History Month with two virtual events Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6. Discussions on “Women’s Heart Health” and “Afrilachian Artist Marie Cochran on Carter G. […]

February 5, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

It is not often you find yourself standing alone in a 16,000-square-foot home, but recently I had that experience. There was a deafening silence that made the elegance of my surroundings all the […]

February 4, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Featured in 2021 ‘I’m First! Guide to College’

Davis & Elkins College has been selected for inclusion in the latest edition of “I’m First! Guide to College.” The annual guidebook is published by Strive for College, a national student mentoring nonprofit […]

February 3, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Dear Campus Community, “In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, […]

January 28, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Williams Named to D&E English Faculty

Sebastian Williams has been appointed to the English faculty at Davis & Elkins College. As instructor of English, he is teaching courses in College Writing and Writing for the Community. Williams comes to […]

January 25, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Sea Shanties Event Coming to Augusta Heritage Center

Insight to the biggest sensation on TikTok is coming to Augusta. “Sea Shanties: Adding Historical Context to the Hottest New TikTok Trend (+ singing along!)” will be presented on Facebook Live and via […]

January 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Cadillac Daddy Café Gets New Look, Expands Menu

There’s something a little more fun and upbeat going on at Cadillac Daddy Café on the Davis & Elkins College campus. While the look has changed a little and the menu has expanded, […]

January 22, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta Offering Free Online Music Classes for High School Students

The musical expertise of a New York-based jazz band the Huntertones is close-at-hand for high school students participating in a unique program through the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. With […]

January 20, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s Wagoner Edits Third International Book

A third book edited by Davis & Elkins College Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy Dr. Bryan Wagoner is set to be released in 2022 as the 15th volume of the “International […]

January 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Sets Events for Martin Luther King Day

Davis & Elkins College will celebrate Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 18 with two events hosted by the President’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. An evening online symposium is open to the public. […]

January 15, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E’s King Joins Writers, Artists for Zoom Poetry Reading

Davis & Elkins College Professor of English Dr. Bill King is among writers and artists published in the current issue of About Place Journal who will present their works in a Zoom poetry […]

January 13, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications