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D&E, Jack Gibbons Present Introduction to Classics in 3 Free Concerts
Posted: 05/17/12
Davis & Elkins College artist-in-residence Jack Gibbons will give three free concerts in May and June, previewing his forthcoming European tour and Oxford Summer Piano Series - an acclaimed annual event which he has been giving for 24 consecutive years in the historic English university city.

Elkins High School Seniors Awarded D&E Highlands Scholarship
Posted: 05/16/12
Davis & Elkins College awarded 31 Elkins High School graduating seniors $1,596,000 in scholarships today as part of D&E’s nationally recognized Highlands Scholar Program.

Pendleton County Seniors Awarded D&E Highlands Scholarship
Posted: 05/16/12
Davis & Elkins College awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to three graduating seniors at Pendleton County High School during Awards Day on May 14.

Commencement Photos
Posted: 05/15/12
Enjoy photos from the Commencement Weekend celebrations on Flickr. Albums include the 34th Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service and 103rd Commencement Ceremony.

D&E Awards PBHS Seniors More Than $700,000
Posted: 05/15/12
Davis & Elkins College awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Philip Barbour High School during Awards Day on May 9.

Buffett & Students Honored
Posted: 05/14/12
Philanthropist and supporter of D&E's Highlands Scholars program Doris Buffett recieved a D&E degree Sunday along with 125 graduates who happily received their diplomas in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.

Buffett to Receive D&E Degree
Posted: 05/12/12
Doris Buffett will receive an honorary degree during Davis & Elkins College's Commencement ceremonies Sunday, which begin at 10 a.m. In Harper-McNeeley Auditorium

VIEIRA AND GIBSON GRAB ACCOLADES
Posted: 05/11/12
Freshman Leo Vieira and assistant coach Tim Gibson have received honors from the ITA.

Dr. Kimberly Farry to Speak at D&E Pinning Ceremony
Posted: 05/10/12
Dr. Kimberly Farry will be the speaker at this Saturday’s Davis & Elkins College Pinning Ceremony, scheduled at 4 p.m., May 12, in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.

GOLF TEAM FALLS A STROKE SHORT
Posted: 05/10/12
Having to finish in the top five, the D&E golfers performed well.

GOLF TEAM SIXTH AFTER ROUND TWO
Posted: 05/09/12
After the completion of a rain halted round two, the Davis & Elkins golf team sits in 6th place.

Campus nurse loves her job
Posted: 05/08/12
Davis & Elkins College campus nurse Diana Burke-Ross said the nurses who gave her care when her first son was born made such a positive impression it made her consider a career move.

CRIST EARNS HONORABLE MENTION
Posted: 05/08/12
WVIAC baseball honors handed out.

SECOND ROUND HALTED
Posted: 05/08/12
The Second Round of the NCAA East/Atlantic Super Regional Golf Tournament has been halted until tomorrow morning.

GOLF TIED FOR TENTH AFTER FIRST ROUND AT NCAA REGIONAL
Posted: 05/07/12
The Davis & Elkins golf team registered a +38 round for a total shot count of 322 after the first round of the NCAA Tournament East/Atlantic Regional on Monday.

MONDAY TEE TIMES FOR SUPER REGIONAL
Posted: 05/06/12
The tee times for Monday's Round 1 Super Regional golf tournament.

Golf Team in Super Regional
Posted: 05/04/12
The Davis & Elkins College golf team will participate in the NCAA Atlantic/East Super Regional May 7-9 in Hershey, PA.

Davis & Elkins College Expands Student Ministry With New Partnership
Posted: 05/03/12
Rev. Kevin Starcher, associate pastor at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church (DMPC), has joined Davis and Elkins College’s student ministry staff as part of a pilot program designed to enhance religious resources for students. He will be the featured speaker at the College’s Baccalaureate Program on May 12 at 7 p.m. in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.

GOLF TEAM READIES FOR SUPER REGIONAL
Posted: 05/03/12
The Davis & Elkins College golf team will participate in the NCAA Atlantic/East Super Regional next week.

Commencement May 12-13
Posted: 05/01/12
Davis & Elkins College is preparing for its 103rd Commencement Weekend, which will honor an anticipated 125 new graduates of the College. All ceremonies are public and no tickets are necessary to attend.

D&E Students, Staff Attend Athlete Wellness Conference
Posted: 05/01/12
A team of Davis & Elkins College student-athletes and athletic staff members attended a national training symposium dedicated to substance abuse prevention and health promotion at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

SERAFINI, 3 MORE RECEIVE SOFTBALL HONORS
Posted: 05/01/12
Sophomore Amanda Serafini has been named second-team All-WVIAC by the league coaches as announced Tuesday afternoon. Carissa Dunn, Jenifer Kennon, and Bridget Ours all received honorable mention.

OWEN PALMER SINGS "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME"
Posted: 04/30/12
Owen Palmer, son of D&E head baseball coach Ronnie Palmer, delights the crowd with his rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame".

SMITH TO LEAD DAVIS & ELKINS SWIM PROGRAM
Posted: 04/30/12
The Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Smith as the head coach of the swim program

SENATORS TAKE TWO OF THREE FROM BOBCATS
Posted: 04/30/12
The Senators baseball team took on rival WV Wesleyan over the weekend in a crucial WVIAC match-up.

GOLF TEAM ADVANCES TO REGIONAL PLAY
Posted: 04/28/12
The Senators golf team has been selected to play in the NCAA Div II Atlantic Regional tournament.

Deja vu Lineup, Locations Updated
Posted: 04/26/12
The Davis & Elkins College Campus Activities Board has a new lineup for Friday evening’s Déjà vu concert and new locations for both nights of the festival.

BASEBALL DROPS PAIR
Posted: 04/26/12
The Davis & Elkins baseball team made the trip to Johnstown, PA for WVIAC action.

SENATORS PICK UP FORFEITED WIN
Posted: 04/25/12
The Senators baseball team picked up an unexpected win.

NEW D&E ATHLETIC GOLF CART
Posted: 04/25/12

Top Military-Friendly School
Posted: 04/24/12
For the second year in a row, Davis & Elkins College has been named a top military-friendly institution by Military Advanced Education magazine. The magazine’s annual listing includes colleges and universities throughout the U.S. that respond to the unique needs of soldier and veteran students. D&E was chosen from institutions of all types and sizes, both public and private.

FISHER PICKS UP ANOTHER AWARD
Posted: 04/24/12
Junior pitcher Colby Fisher named Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Week.

WOMEN'S SOCCER HOLDS ALUMNI MATCH
Posted: 04/24/12
After a short hiatus the annual women's soccer Alumni match returned this spring!

2012 WOMEN'S SOCCER SPRING SEASON RECAP
Posted: 04/24/12
The Davis & Elkins women's soccer team followed up their 9-8-1 2011 season with a solid spring season.

MEN'S SOCCER DEFEATS MARSHALL TO CLOSE SPRING SEASON
Posted: 04/24/12
The Davis & Elkins men's soccer team defeated Marshall University 3-2 on Sunday to conclude their spring season.

GOLF TEAM WINS SECOND TOURNAMENT
Posted: 04/23/12
For the second time this spring, Senators golf wins a tournament.

FISHER NAMED WVIAC CO-PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Posted: 04/23/12
Junior right handed pitcher Colby Fisher has been named WVIAC Co-Pitcher of the Week for 4/16-4/22.

DAY ONE RESULTS FROM WJU INVITATIONAL
Posted: 04/22/12
Day one golf results from WJU Invitational.

VIEIRA NAMED WVIAC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR IN TENNIS
Posted: 04/22/12
Freshman tennis star earns conference accolades.

SENATORS SWEPT
Posted: 04/21/12
The baseball team traveled to Concord over the weekend for WVIAC action.

SOFTBALL SPLITS AT ALDERSON-BROADDUS
Posted: 04/21/12
The Davis & Elkins softball team earned a split Saturday afternoon at Alderson-Broaddus. D&E won the first game 7-5 and lost the nightcap 3-0.

D&E Announces Eastern Regional Science Fair Winners
Posted: 04/20/12
Davis & Elkins College held its 45th annual Eastern Regional Science Fair for middle and senior high school students April 14 and presented nearly two dozen awards for outstanding scientific presentations.

Quilter Shares Art with D&E Students
Posted: 04/20/12
Well-known area quilter Fran Kordek presented a hands-on lesson on the history of West Virginia quilting to the Appalachian Cultures and Traditions class at Davis & Elkins College.

SENATORS FALL TWICE ON FRIDAY IN SOFTBALL
Posted: 04/20/12
The Davis & Elkins softball team dropped two games to WVIAC foe Fairmont State on Friday. The Falcons won 8-1 and 5-0.

Randolph County Community Arts Center Holds Brown Bag Concert
Posted: 04/19/12
People enjoyed a brown bag lunch while listening to Appalachian string music in Randolph County. D&E College's Collective and String Band were Wednesday's performers.

Déjà vu April 27-28
Posted: 04/19/12
Tickets are on sale now for the Davis & Elkins College Campus Activities Board’s annual Déjà vu Festival set for April 27-28. Headliners Casey James and Hot Chelle Rae will be the featured acts at the festival.

SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN
Posted: 04/19/12
The Davis & Elkins softball team lost twice to first place West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday, falling 8-1 and 9-0.

BASEBALL SPLITS WITH VULCANS
Posted: 04/18/12
The Senators did not let the change in venue stop them from getting a split in their doubleheader contest with California University, Pa.

BASEBALL MOVES GAMES TO CALIFORNIA, PA
Posted: 04/17/12
Due to the threat of inclement weather tomorrow in Elkins, the doubleheader against Cal-PA has been moved.

“Spelling Bee” 4/19-22
Posted: 04/13/12
The Davis & Elkins College Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Tony Award winning production, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” for only one week beginning April 19th, through the 22nd in the Boiler House Theatre.

Summer Tuition Reduction
Posted: 04/05/12
ELKINS—Summer school at Davis & Elkins College is now more affordable, thanks to a recently announced reduction in tuition. The summer school tuition rate has dropped from $700 per credit hour to $350 per credit hour.

D&E Trustees Name New Athletic Facilities
Posted: 04/04/12
At its Spring meeting, the Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees expressed appreciation by naming several new campus athletic facilities. Those honored include College Trustee Joyce Allen and her husband, John; D&E First Lady Joni Smith; and Trustee and alumnus Dick Seybolt.

Coach Edgell Garners Honor
Posted: 04/04/12
After the completion of the Southern Regional, the WVIAC announced the men's golf yearly honors. West Liberty's Joe Seabright was named the Player of the Year while the Hilltoppers' Mike Ricci and the Senators' Wally Edgell shared Coach of the Year accolades.

D&E’s Augusta Launches Statewide Dance Trail Project
Posted: 04/02/12
The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College announces a new cultural tourism initiative “The Mountain Dance Trail,” which connects old-time dance venues throughout the state.

D&E SIFE Team Partners With YouthBuild To Create Greenhouse
Posted: 04/02/12
The Davis & Elkins College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team has been awarded a Lowe’s Community Project Partnership Grant to promote community involvement through partnerships for greenhouses and gardens in the community.