Davis and Elkins College
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| David & Elkins College | |
|---|---|
| City: | Elkins, WV |
| Type: | Private |
| Students: | 800[1] |
| Faculty: | 67[1] |
| Sports: | NCAA Div II |
| Colors: | Red,White |
| Mascot: | Senator |
| Degrees: | A.A., A.S., B.A., or B.S. |
| Website: | http://dewv.edu |
Davis & Elkins College is a liberal arts college in Elkins, West Virginia[1]
The school was founded in 1904 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.[2] The college 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. It offers a 4 term system so that many students can graduate in three years.[3]
The college president is G.T. "Buck" Smith.[4] He had been a consultant to the college from 1998 to 2001. He was named president in 2008.[2]
The Senator, the college newspaper, was founded in December 1922.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 D&E Info. Davis & Elkins College. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carlson, Scott (November 20, 2009). "Turnaround Pro Makes the Most of His College's Small Size". The Chronicle of Higher Education LVI (13): A13.
- ↑ "Davis & Elkins College", Jul 6, 1914. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ Administration. Davis & Elkins College. Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.