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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 in Missouri to join the Union Army, eventually crossed the Santa Fe...

Reflecting Along the Journey

“Leading the Way” is an apt tagline for an institution named for two United States Senators. Over my tenure as president of Davis & Elkins College, I have learned much about Senator Henry Gassaway Davis and his beloved Graceland mansion on our campus. The other...

Reflecting Along the Journey

“91” is not only shorthand for Davis & Elkins College, but also a reminder that “Distinction & Excellence” is the hallmark of this higher education institution. There are many fine examples of 91’s tagline “Leading the Way,” but very high on that...

Reflecting Along the Journey

For 118 years, West Virginia has been home to Davis & Elkins College. However, during the last week in February, Florida served as our home away from home. The “91 2022 Snowbird Tour” found Lisa and I joining the Institutional Advancement staff caravanning...

Reflecting Along the Journey

Fifty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This landmark amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 for any U.S. citizen. Did you know Davis & Elkins College has a significant role in this historic event? West...

Reflecting Along the Journey

The appropriate love song for these “91 Lovebirds” is Roberta Flack’s 1972 hit The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.  As you read on, I suspect you will agree. As Valentine’s Day draws near, this week’s column is about love. The 91 campus has proven to be a...