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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

Dear College Community – September 2020

Webster defines “transform” as to change in composition, appearance, character or condition. Frequently I have used the term transformative to describe the educational experience of our students at Davis & Elkins College. I […]

October 8, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

WV Living Magazine Names Lisa Wood 2020 Wonder Woman

Elkins – When you open the pages of the Fall issue of WV Living magazine, you’ll find a familiar face in the profiles of 2020 Wonder Women. Davis & Elkins College First Lady […]

October 6, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta Wins Bluegrass Award

Elkins – The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College has been awarded the top honor for 2019 “Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Bela Fleck and Abigail […]

October 5, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

New D&E Website Gives Students, Parents Feeling of Being on Campus

Elkins – Davis & Elkins College (D&E) today announced the launch of its new website, a connection college officials said would make readers feel like they are on the grounds of the 116-year-old, […]

October 5, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Augusta, Kennedy Center, Tamarack Present Online Concert

ELKINS – The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College will present an online concert in collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., at 4 p.m. […]

September 30, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Students Interpret Clues to Find Buried Treasure

ELKINS – Davis & Elkins College students Clay Messinger and Dalton Irvine are still reeling with excitement days after solving clues and finding a buried treasure on the College campus. Another conundrum just might […]

September 30, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Brings Commencement to the Students

ELKINS – As most graduation ceremonies went virtual this year, one small liberal arts college in West Virginia made good on its promise to give the Class of 2020 an in-person commencement. The ceremony […]

September 30, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Nursing Schools: How to Narrow It Down and Get In

For those who want to help people, nursing is a wonderful profession to get into. Before you can join the ranks of these compassionate health workers, you need to look at nursing schools. […]

September 30, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

The Secret to the Popularity of Colleges in West Virginia: Beauty & Culture

Which states are the most popular for college students? As it turns out, colleges in West Virginia are popular enough to put the state in the top five for per-capita enrollment. Per-capita enrollment […]

August 24, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

10 Reasons To Choose a College with Strong Student Leadership Opportunities

From the excitement about making new friends to anxiety about the academic challenge, there’s a lot to think about when preparing for college. Here’s one to add to the list: student leadership. Why? […]

August 24, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College to Begin Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

ELKINS – In response to the growing national need for health care providers, Davis & Elkins College will offer a four-year Bachelor of Science program in nursing beginning in fall 2019. The West […]

August 11, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins Online Nursing Program Ranked Among Best in the State

ELKINS – The Davis & Elkins College online RN-to-BSN program has been ranked as one of the best in West Virginia by the nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org. The organization is made up of nurses […]

August 11, 2020 D&E Marketing & Communications