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Davenport University biological laboratory science grad encourages students to follow their passions 

When Taylor Opolka graduated high school and began thinking about choosing a college major, she chose a field she was […]

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Davenport University dean joins healthcare workforce event

Nearly 150 thought leaders in health care, higher education and talent development held an all-day summit to strengthen the talent […]

Davenport University named a Michigan Veteran-Friendly School

Davenport University is recognized as a Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). The university is honored at […]

Davenport University Welcome Week events help students feel at home

A record-breaking number of students are living on Davenport University’s W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids campus this year, looking forward to […]

Eliminating Michigan Tuition Grant: A step back for state’s workforce and thousands of students

Below is an editorial by Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., first published in Crain’s Detroit Business Aug. 26, […]

Davenport University academic leaders among Most Influential Latinos in West Michigan

Vive Michigan magazine has named Davenport University’s Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Gilda Gely and Executive Director […]

Transforming health care: Davenport University hosts community event

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 3 million deaths occur in health care every year due to […]

Davenport University welcomes a record number of students to campus

It was move-in day for a record-breaking number of students at Davenport University. More than 920 students and their families […]

Davenport University hosts adaptive sports event for people with limb loss and limb difference

Davenport University teamed up with Hanger Clinic West Michigan and Corewell Health on Saturday to host an adaptive sports event on […]

Davenport’s Casa Latina is “bold initiative” for Latinos

The publication BELatina is calling Davenport University’s new online bilingual program Casa Latina “a bold initiative” that “aims to revolutionize higher ed […]

Davenport University Reports Increase in Certificate Program Enrollment Amid Competitive Job Market

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, obtaining an academic certificate is proving to be a strategic move for career […]

Davenport University, NMC celebrate first graduates of fast-track BSN program

12 nurses among first in Michigan to graduate, find employment after 2022 legislation Northwestern Michigan College and Davenport University are celebrating […]

Davenport University gives credit where credit is due

College students want to learn and earn a degree, so they can get a job, a promotion or a pay […]

Davenport University employee and student performing in “A Raisin in the Sun”

When A Raisin in the Sun premiered on Broadway in 1959, it was well on its way to breaking gender, […]

Sudden job loss leads to a degree from Davenport University and financial stability

People choose to attend Davenport University for a variety of reasons. Some seek a degree to continue a family tradition, […]

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