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Rereading Nature

          Henry David Thoreau famously said that he “went to the woods” because he “wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if […]

May 5, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 Welcomes Keynote Speakers During Commencement Weekend

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 proudly welcomes three distinguished keynote speakers during events taking place amid Commencement Weekend on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.  During the 91¿첥’s Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, […]

May 1, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

A Change in Direction

“Come play for me.” Hearing those words, Isabella (Bella) Martinelli changed directions. She had been prepared to start school at a small college in Wisconsin, ready to play lacrosse and major in Nursing; […]

April 28, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

D&E Recognizes Outstanding Achievements with Academic Awards and Recognition Convocation

On Tuesday, April 15th, a wealth of students, organizations, faculty members, and additional honorees of Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 were presented with awards for outstanding achievements in their respective categories during the annual […]

April 23, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

The Small Things Make a Big Difference

Sometimes it’s tough to break with tradition. For Harmony Wilson, that break meant attending college somewhere other than Davis & Elkins, as three generations of her family had already gone here. “D&E was […]

April 22, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 Receives $80,000 in Gifts to Strengthen Naylor Learning Center

    Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 is thrilled to announce two generous gifts totaling $80,000 to support the Naylor Learning Center, a crucial resource that helps students excel academically.  The contributions come from […]

April 17, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

A More Balanced Man

Lots of children enjoy going to work with a parent—seeing what it is that they do for a living. When your father is a singer and tours with the Oak Ridge Boys, Willie […]

April 14, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

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 — […]

April 14, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 Celebrates President Switch Day with Junior Sidney Megna

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 has a time-honored tradition of providing a single student each year the rare opportunity to act as President of the 91¿첥 for a day.  This year, junior Sidney Megna, […]

April 11, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 Celebrates 45 Years of Déjà Vu at Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre

                    Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 celebrates the 45th year of Déjà Vu Music Festival at Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre on the campus […]

April 9, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

From Business Class to Business Owner

Most business students spend their college years learning the fundamentals of how to develop a business plan, manage finances, create promotional strategies, and navigate the challenges of running a successful company. For Gabriel […]

April 8, 2025 D&E Marketing & Communications

Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 Theatre and Film Program Presents Peter and the Starcatcher

The Davis & Elkins 91¿첥 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