West Virginia
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 […]
Three Miles of New & Improved Trail Coming to D&E Campus
Local partnerships lead to funding and construction of a new trail system that will increase public recreation access and opportunities for area youth, college students, and all residents. Thursday, April 10, 2025 — […]
Reflecting Along the Journey
Members of the Davis & Elkins College community are familiar with the historic campus mansions of Graceland and Halliehurst. But did you know there’s a third historic home on campus? In 1936, construction […]
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 […]
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 […]
Miller Selected as Recipient of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Everett Matthew Miller, a senior at Poca High School, has been awarded $15,000 per year for four years in attendance at Davis & Elkins College by way of the Citizens Bank of West […]
Barajas Selected as Recipient of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Marissa Barajas, a senior at Lincoln High School, has been awarded $15,000 per year for four years in attendance at Davis & Elkins College by way of the Citizens Bank of West Virginia […]
Sharp Selected as Recipient of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Rylan Sharp, a senior at Trinity Christian School, has been awarded $15,000 per year for four years in attendance at Davis & Elkins College by way of the Citizens Bank of West Virginia […]
Reflecting Along the Journey
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 […]
Davis & Elkins College Recognizes Seven Honorary Endowed Chairs
An endowed academic chair is a faculty position that is permanently funded by an endowed gift. Davis & Elkins College proudly recognizes seven distinguished members of the College as recipients of honorary endowed […]
Reflecting Along the Journey
“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. […]
West Virginia Native and Decorated Researcher Gifts Endowed Scholarship and Funds for Memorial Garden to Davis & Elkins College
Henry P. Porter, Jr., PhD, has declared his intent to fully fund the Henry P. Porter, Sr. and Mary Gravatt Porter Memorial Scholarship during his lifetime. The scholarship is presented in tandem with […]