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Reflecting Along the Journey

Like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, I am a respecter of tradition. In addition to Randolph County residents, students and alumni of Davis & Elkins College experience the annual fall tradition on […]
Mountain State Forest Festival Parade aerial view

Davis & Elkins Alumni Coming Home for Weekend filled with Activities

Davis & Elkins College alumni are gearing up to return to the campus they called home, built lasting friendships and began journeys to answer their life callings. The annual Homecoming Weekend celebration is […]
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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 […]

Impact of Nursing Shortage on Careers 2025: Challenges and Solutions

The 2025 nursing shortage is set to reshape the profession, significantly influencing career opportunities and workplace demands. As the demand for nurses rises, professionals will encounter both new opportunities and increased challenges, including […]

April 2, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program Presents Peter and the Starcatcher

The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program is excited to present a magical performance of Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Aubrey Helene Neumann. Performances will be held April 10th – […]

April 1, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Prepares for Summer Events with New Coordinator of Campus & Community Events

Davis & Elkins College prepares for an abundant summer schedule with its new Coordinator of Campus & Community Events Carlie Dickens.  She brings to the College nearly a decade of professional involvement in […]

April 1, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Top Benefits of Accelerated Nursing Programs: You Need to Know

Top Benefits of Accelerated Nursing Programs: You Need to Know Accelerated nursing programs help you become a registered nurse faster. They cut down the usual time it takes to start a nursing career. […]

March 26, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Learning in life never stops, even though the student grows older. And if so, the older I become, the younger I am.” These words of wisdom are penned by Dr. David Morrison, a […]

March 20, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

How to Become a Neonatal Nurse: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re wondering how to become a neonatal nurse, this guide will provide you with a clear path. You’ll learn about the necessary education, practical experience, and certifications needed to enter this specialized […]

March 19, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College and Vandalia Health Davis Health System stablish Mark Doak Award

                     Davis & Elkins College has partnered with Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center to provide a scholarship for current employees and families to attend […]

March 14, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Presents Second Annual Night to Shine Event

Davis & Elkins College proudly hosts the second annual Night to Shine Event on March 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Myles Center for the Arts.  This event, open to […]

March 14, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

Some call him “Mr. Senator.” Sam Rolle, a fifth-year senior from Riviera Beach, Florida, has made his mark on the basketball court as well as within the Davis & Elkins community.  He embodies […]

March 13, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

10 Best Telehealth Nursing Roles for RNs

Telehealth nursing roles for RNs are transforming healthcare by improving access to care, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs. At Davis & Elkins College, we are committed to preparing registered nurses for these innovative […]

March 12, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Your First Nursing Clinical: Essential Preparation Tips for New Students

Mastering the nursing clinical preparation guide is essential for all aspiring and current nursing students and practitioners who want to succeed in the ever-competitive healthcare industry. At Davis & Elkins College, we are […]

March 5, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Rustic Mechanicals Bring 2025 Vaulting Ambition Tour to Davis & Elkins College

           Davis & Elkins College welcomes the Rustic Mechanicals back to campus for their 2025 Vaulting Ambition Tour, showcasing Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Macbeth.  This performance will be held at […]

March 5, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

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