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 […]

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”  Socrates’ words remind me of the necessity to pause and reflect among the busyness and noise of modern life.  In these moments when we unplug, retreat […]

On a recent flight I had a talkative seatmate. When she discovered I was a private college president, she brought up a subject I frequently hear. It was the same subject I discussed […]

“Blessing” is a powerful word and a life-altering concept. In our increasingly divided and sometimes toxic society, blessings, both experienced and shared, are a salve on the wounds and pain we experience in […]

“Glory to God in the highest!” This chorus from Handel’s Messiah played over and over in my mind as the crowd gathered for the dedication of our new residence hall this past Saturday. […]

Forty-five countries spanning six continents are represented in the student body of Davis & Elkins College. These international students account for twenty-one percent of our enrollment. They bring a welcome diversity to the […]