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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 […]

Reflecting Along the Journey

Senator Stephen B. Elkins, namesake for the town of Elkins and Davis & Elkins College, lived the American dream and an amazing life. As last week’s column described, he left his boyhood home […]

February 27, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins College Dining Services Benefits from Two Outstanding Chefs

Davis & Elkins College enriches its culinary team with the expertise of Campus Executive Chef Matthew Tyre and Head Chef of Graceland Inn & Restaurant Wyatt Stalnaker.  Combined, their industry experiences span a […]

February 26, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Hands-On Training: Why Clinical Experience is Key in Nursing

Nursing job readiness clinical training at Davis & Elkins College is designed to equip aspiring nurses with the competencies needed to excel in today’s healthcare environments. Our program bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world […]

February 26, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

If you are fascinated by history, this week’s column is for you. To be fully transparent, I ran this column in 2022 when I completed reading Oscar Lambert’s 1955 book titled Stephen Benton […]

February 20, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

The Importance of Hands-On Clinical Experience in Nursing

Applying to a nursing program in 2025 can feel daunting, but with a few clear steps and helpful tips, you’ll see that the process is entirely achievable! Start by identifying accredited programs that […]

February 19, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

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The ceremony was a simple one. Barefoot under their beloved weeping cherry tree, the couple renewed the vows they had exchanged 49 years earlier. Their two daughters and their families, along with their […]

February 13, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

What Are the Career Options in Critical Care Nursing?

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of critically ill patients? A career in critical care nursing offers endless opportunities to contribute to the healthcare field in meaningful ways. […]

February 12, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Besten Selected as Recipient of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Emily Brooke Besten, a senior at Notre Dame High School, has been awarded $5,000 per year for four years in attendance at Davis & Elkins College by way of the Citizens Bank of […]

February 10, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

You likely know the old cliché about always seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. In front of me as I type this column is a special pair of glasses through which I often […]

February 6, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

How to Become a School Nurse: Importance of School Health Careers

Ever wonder what makes a great school nurse? Explore a career that blends care and education. School nursing combines health care and working with students. It clears the path for personal development and […]

February 5, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Reflecting Along the Journey

As has been true for so many across the country, including those in the deep south, the winter of 2025 has been a memorable one in the West Virginia mountains. From both alumni […]

January 30, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Why the Nursing Field is Expected to Grow by 2025: Key Trends and Opportunities

Did you know the nursing field may increase in size by 15% by 2025? This is HUGE! So many people want to pursue this booming career. We understand the reasoning behind that. Nursing […]

January 29, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

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