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Davenport remembers Thomas Brown, PhD
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, beloved former Davenport employee Tom Brown passed away. Tom played many pivotal roles at Davenport […]
Davenport University stages second drive-through commencement to honor 2021 graduates
Grand Rapids, Mich. (March 4, 2021) — Following a successful fall event, Davenport University is preparing to host its second […]
Alumni Success Story: Emily Simon BS ’07
Emily Simon BS ‘07 has found the best of both worlds working on her family’s dairy farm while she and […]
Davenport University partners with Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to offer 4-year scholarships to employees of Veteran-friendly businesses
(Grand Rapids, Mich. – Nov. 9, 2020) – Employees at nearly 400 veteran-friendly certified businesses and agencies across Michigan are […]
Five ways to make the right college choice from anywhere
In every aspect of life, obstacles can occur that prevent you from doing things the “normal” way. Choosing a college […]
Soft skills can help you land a job — here’s why
When you think of job skills, your mind probably jumps to things like technical knowledge and expertise in your field […]
Cybersecurity: What is it and why should you study it
Are you having a difficult time deciding what you should study in college? If you’re interested in technology and have […]
Rapid adaptation: How four organizations flexed during the pandemic to keep business moving
The first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic were challenging for companies as they tried to make sense of what COVID-19 […]
Four successful alumni share insights with new graduates
We asked four recent Davenport grads to share how they got where they are today and what advice they’d give […]
When the unexpected strikes: Students impacted by COVID-19 receive an outpouring of support
Students impacted by COVID-19 receive an outpouring of support as the Davenport community rallies around the Student Emergency Fund The […]
Annual César E. Chávez commemoration transitions to virtual events over three days, includes panel featuring higher education leaders
Oct. 14, 2020 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Committee to Honor César E. Chávez has planned a 20th Anniversary Gala […]
Davenport’s new provost introduces first-generation student success program
“It starts with bravery.” This is the first response you’ll receive when you ask Dr. Gilda Gely, the new provost […]
Off the gridiron: How to balance academic and athletic success
An interview with Nate Couturier, Panther record-breaker and Academic All-American Couturier is one of just four wide receivers in the […]
Beating the odds: 3 first-generation graduates share their stories
First-generation graduates, being the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, deserve all of the credit. For these […]
