The Senator Daily

Reflecting Along the Journey

Imagine my surprise when Hallie Elkins unexpectedly walked into Harper-McNeeley Auditorium during our annual Matriculation Convocation! As I welcomed our new students and began sharing the history of Davis & Elkins College including […]
Lisa Wood cosplays Hallie Elkins at Matriculation 2026

Davis & Elkins College Kicks Off Fall 2026 Semester With Welcome Week

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College will welcome new and returning students to campus Aug. 14-21 with a series of Welcome Week activities centered on the theme “Grow Where You’re Planted.” New […]
Reflecting Along the Journey

Reflecting Along the Journey

Grow Where You Are Planted is the theme emblazoned on T-shirts and banners welcoming our newest students to Davis & Elkins College’s Orientation Weekend on August 14-16. With the beginning of a new […]

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Often, new students come to D&E and, as they try to figure out who I am, summon the courage to ask, ‘Are you a professor?’ I always smile and say, ‘No, I am […]
Shelley Steff

Davis & Elkins Names Justin Salge Head Baseball Coach

Salge brings more than a decade of coaching and administrative experience to Davis & Elkins.
Reflecting Along the Journey

Engstrom Joins Davis & Elkins Criminology Faculty

Ronda Engstrom has been appointed instructor of criminology at Davis & Elkins College. Joining the faculty at the start of the spring semester, she teaches courses in Juvenile Delinquency and Justice and Theoretical […]

February 23, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

COVID-19 Update, February 19, 2021

The cooperative effort to maintain a safe and healthy campus is the top priority at D&E. It should be noted that in over three weeks we have only faced one positive case, zero […]

February 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Composer Dedicates Arrangement to D&E Choir

For the first time in recent memory, the Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir is made up solely of females and that anomaly has led them to an elite recognition. One of the […]

February 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Presenting Virtual Discussion on Human Trafficking

The Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy at Davis & Elkins College will host a virtual discussion on human trafficking from 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. The presentation, titled “Human Trafficking in […]

February 19, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Writing a weekly column is both a privilege and a responsibility. Attempting to keep this communication fresh for the reader, I try to vary the focus on differing topics relevant to Davis & […]

February 18, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

COVID-19 Update, February 12, 2021

D&E COVID-19 statistics The cooperative effort to maintain a safe and healthy campus is the top priority at D&E. In an effort to provide a complete picture about the status of COVID-19 on […]

February 12, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Plans Slate of Events for Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Davis & Elkins College has confirmed additional events including dance classes, an art session, poetry slam and virtual discussion. Zoom links for virtual events will be provided […]

February 11, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.” With gratitude to those stirring words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and in honor of St. Valentine’s special upcoming day, […]

February 11, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Students Awarded Honors Program Scholarships

A driving passion for pursuing their vocations yielded scholarships for two Davis & Elkins College students. Makayla Haddix and Madison Michels were each presented with $1,000 academic awards based on their participation in […]

February 8, 2021 D&E Marketing & Communications

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

COVID-19 Update, February 5, 2021

D&E COVID-19 statistics The cooperative effort to maintain a safe and healthy campus is the top priority at D&E. In an effort to provide a complete picture about the status of COVID-19 on […]

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

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