Davis & Elkins College
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1904 |
| Endowment | $30.421 million |
| President | G.T. "Buck" Smith |
| Students | 847[1] |
| Location |
Elkins, West Virginia 38°55′50″N 79°50′48″W / 38.93056°N 79.84667°WCoordinates: 38°55′50″N 79°50′48″W / 38.93056°N 79.84667°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Athletics |
NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference 16 teams www.senatornation.com |
| Nickname | Senators |
| Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| Website | dewv.edu |
Davis & Elkins College, also known as D&E, is a small liberal arts college located in Elkins, West Virginia, United States.[1] The college president is G.T. "Buck" Smith. Smith assumed his duties as president on an interim basis on July 1, 2015, returning to the institution after serving as President Emeritus since 2013 and as President from 2008 to 2013.
History
The school was founded in 1904 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.[2] 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.[3]
The Senator, the college newspaper, was founded in December 1922.
Athletics
The school's athletic teams, known as the Senators, compete in the NCAA Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).[4] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and lacrosse; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and lacrosse.
Enrollment
The college enrolls 847 students, with a 16:1 student/faculty ratio.[1]
Campus Buildings
1890-1924
- Halliehurst Mansion
- Graceland Mansion
- The Icehouse
- Gatehouse
1925-1976
- Liberal Arts Hall
- Charles E. Albert Hall
- Boiler House Theatre
- Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field House (dedicated October 2010)
- Jennings Randolph Hall
- Benedum Hall
- Eshleman Science Center
- Walter S. Robbins and Elisabeth Shonk Robbins Memorial Chapel
- Hermanson Center
- Graceland Inn & Robert C. Byrd Center for Hospitality & Tourism
- Darby Hall
- Roxanna Booth Hall
- Gribble Hall
- Presidential Center
- International Hall/Moyer Hall (dedicated October 2010)
1992-2007
- Booth Library
- Charles B. Gates Jr. Memorial Tower
- Madden Student Center & William S. Robbins Centennial Tower
- The McDonnell Center for Health, Physical Education and Athletics
- Myles Center for the Arts (dedicated October 2012)
Affiliated programs
- Augusta Heritage Center, at Davis & Elkins College -- A center dedicated to traditional arts and music, with themes ranging from Old-Time, Bluegrass, Cajun, Irish and Dance to crafts and folklore, five consecutive weeks of week-long sessions are held every summer, in July and August with other events held year round.
Notable alumni
- Red Corzine, American football player
- Tex Irvin, American football player
- Terry Rooney, college baseball coach at UCF (did not graduate)[5]
- Tobi Stoner, professional baseball player[6]
- Press Maravich, collegiate basketball coach and father of "Pistol" Pete Maravich
References
- 1 2 3 "D&E Info". Davis & Elkins College. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ↑ 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". The Independent. Jul 6, 1914. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ↑ "G-MAC News: Conference Adds Three New Members" (Press release). Great Midwest Athletic Conference. August 21, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ↑ "UCF Names Terry Rooney Baseball Head Coach". UCF Athletic Communications. June 12, 2008. Archived from the original on July 5, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Profile". MILB.com. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
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