Davis and Elkins College breaks fundraising record

ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Davis and Elkins College announced Tuesday that its fundraising for the fiscal year has set a school record as it marches toward its goal of raising $25 million.

With the momentum of its ambitious apital campaign for new student housing, the college raised $18,529,396 between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, surpassing the previous record of $16,784,848 set just one year earlier.

The funds raised were a part of the college’s “Creating Home…It Takes a Village” campaign. Davis and Elkins President Chris Wood said that the generosity of donors is “indicative of the support we’re receiving from alumni and friends of the institution.”

According to a press release from Davis and Elkins College, the heart of this transformative campaign is the $18 million Glory Residence Hall, a 31,823 square-foot state-of-the-art facility designed with pod-style living arrangements, modern amenities, as well as views of the campus and the West Virginia mountains.

The new hall is slated to open its doors in September 2024 and will be complemented by the renovation of two additional residence halls, Gribble and Roxanna Booth, finalizing the Freshman Village at Davis & Elkins College. College officials also said that Glory Residence Hall will open debt-free, reflecting the campaign’s success in reaching 90% of its $25 million goal.

The dedication of Glory Residence Hall is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. during Homecoming Weekend. The campus community and the public are invited to celebrate this achievement and tour the new residence facility.

Although this past year has been exceptional for Davis and Elkins, the Creating Home campaign is still active with a goal of raising $25 million. If you’d like to donate to the campaign you can do so at www.dewv.edu/give/ or send a check to the College’s Advancement Office.

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