Davis and Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College, also known as D&E;, is a small liberal arts college nestled in the mountains in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. The school was founded in 1904 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It was named for Henry G. Davis and his son-in-law Stephen B. Elkins who were both members of the United States Senate from West Virginia. The Senator, the college newspaper, was founded in December 1922. The school's athletic te... More

Davis & Elkins College, also known as D&E;, is a small liberal arts college nestled in the mountains in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. The school was founded in 1904 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It was named for Henry G. Davis and his son-in-law Stephen B. Elkins who were both members of the United States Senate from West Virginia. The Senator, the college newspaper, was founded in December 1922. The school's athletic teams, known as the Senators, compete in the NCAA Division II West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The college president is G.T. "Buck" Smith. He had been a consultant to the college from 1998 to 2001. He was named president in 2008. The college enrolls 751 students, with a 13:1 student/faculty ratio. 1890-1924 1925-1976 1992-2007

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