Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Elkins
Davis & Elkins Students, President Swap Roles for Leadership Exchange Day
Davis & Elkins College swapped roles between seven students and President Chris A. Wood to give both perspectives on campus leadership and student life.
Davis & Elkins College Raises $25 Million for Freshman Village Without Debt
Davis & Elkins College raised $25 million in 36 months to build and renovate residence halls, avoiding debt while funding its new Freshman Village.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
General Dynamics Executive to Speak at Davis & Elkins Commencement
Dr. Shane Berg, a senior executive at General Dynamics and alumnus of a similar small college, will speak at Davis & Elkins' 117th Commencement on May 9.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Davis & Elkins College Holds 117th Commencement Weekend
Davis & Elkins College celebrates its 117th Commencement Weekend May 8-9 with ceremonies honoring nursing graduates and the Class of 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Presbyterian Minister to Speak at D&E Baccalaureate
Reverend Dr. Scott Ramsey, pastor of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church in Northern Virginia, will deliver the keynote address at Davis & Elkins College's 2026 Baccalaureate Service on May 8.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026