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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1904 |
| Endowment | $45.157 million |
| President | G. T. Smith[1] |
Academic staff | 58[2] |
| Students | 751[2] |
| Location | , 38°55′50″N 79°50′48″W / 38.93056°N 79.84667°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Nickname | Senators |
| Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| Website | dewv.edu |
Davis & Elkins College, also known as D&E, is a small residential liberal arts college located in Elkins, West Virginia, United States.[2] The school was founded in 1904 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.[3] 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.[3]
Enrollment
The college enrolls 751 students, with a 13:1 student/faculty ratio.[2]
Campus Buildings
1890-1924
- Halliehurst Mansion
- Graceland Mansion
- The Ice House
- The Gatehouse
1925-1976
- Liberal Arts Hall
- Charles Albert Hall
- Boiler House Theatre
- Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field House (dedicated October 2010)
- Jennings Ranolph Hall
- Benedum Hall
- Eshelman Science Center
- Robbins Chapel
- Hermanson Campus Center
- Graceland Inn & Robert C. Byrd Center for Hospitality & Tourism
- Darby Hall, freshmen females
- Roxanna Booth Hall, upperclass females
- Gribble Hall, freshmen males
- Presidential Suites, upperclass co-ed
- International Hall/Moyer Hall (dedicated October 2010), upperclass males
1992-2007
- Booth Library
- Charles B. Gates Memorial Tower
- Madden Student Center & William S. Robbins Centennial Tower
- The McDonnell Center
Affiliated programs
- Augusta Heritage Center, at Davis & Elkins College -- A center dedicated to traditional arts and music, with 10+ themes ranging from Old Time, bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, dance, wood and metal working and more for five consecutive weeks every summer, typically in July and August.
Notable alumni
- Tobi Stoner, professional baseball player[4]
References
- ^ "Administration". Davis & Elkins College. Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ a b c d "Quick Facts". Davis & Elkins College. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ a b Carlson, Scott (November 20, 2009). "Turnaround Pro Makes the Most of His College's Small Size". The Chronicle of Higher Education. LVI (13): A13.
- ^ "Profile". MILB.com. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
External links
- Davis & Elkins College Official School site
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