People choose to attend Davenport University for a variety of reasons. Some seek a degree to continue a family tradition, achieve personal goals or attain financial security. Others obtain a degree to help them land their dream job or give them a competitive advantage over other applicants.

Whatever the reason for attending college, one constant is true: a quality education is an invaluable asset that can open up a world of possibilities.  

In this series, we profile four motivated students on their educational journey and learn how Davenport is igniting their passion and fueling their future. 

Logan Sowers-incoming freshman from Greenville, MI

Health and Human Services Case Management major Logan Sowers is excited for his first day at Davenport because he’ll be taking the first step toward earning the degree he needs to become a therapist.  

“Davenport is fueling my future by giving me the education I need to become a therapist so I can help people battling mental health issues,” said Sowers. 

Sowers comes to Davenport from Greenville High School. While there, he participated in numerous activities, including being a student representative on the Greenville City Council, volunteering in the community and playing on the men’s newly formed volleyball team. 

Sowers has been playing volleyball most of his life, primarily in the backyard with his sister and mother, because there were no other opportunities for him to play. Men’s volleyball was unheard of in his area, so he accepted the fact that while he loved the sport, he would never get the chance to play in a real game. 

That all changed his sophomore year when his school launched a men’s volleyball team. Of course, Sowers jumped at the chance to play. He not only made the team, but was named captain all three years and all-conference his last two years.

Volleyball quickly became a passion for Sowers. He played for the Greenville Yellow Jackets, was the manager of the girls’ team, and played on a club travel team. He even teaches volleyball lessons to kids and teens at Montcalm Community College and Greenville High School, passing on his skill and passion to others. When it comes to volleyball, he just can’t get enough. 

“It’s always been a dream of mine to play volleyball in college. At the end of my junior year in high school, I realized I might actually be good enough to play at the next level and I never put the ball down after that,” said Sowers.

His passion and hard work quickly paid off when the Davenport men’s volleyball coach offered him a scholarship and a spot on the Panthers’ roster. Sowers was in total disbelief.

“I was immediately excited, and my brain exploded at the possibility of playing volleyball for another four years. After weighing my options, meeting with the players and visiting the campus, I eventually decided on Davenport,” Sowers said. “I love Davenport’s beautiful campus, small class sizes and the volleyball program. I want to become a therapist and Davenport has a reputation as a great place to earn a medical-related degree, so that was a big deciding factor as well,” he said. 

Sowers is proud to be the first men’s volleyball player from Greenville High School to go on to play in college and is eager to play for the Panthers.

“I can’t wait to get started on my degree so I can help people battling mental health issues. Everyone deserves a chance at a good life, and I believe I can make a real difference,” said Sowers. 

Sowers is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Service Case Management with a specialty in family psychology. He would like to use his degree to eventually open his own counseling office, but for now, he is excited for what the fall at Davenport will bring: classes, campus life, volleyball, meeting new people and taking on new challenges.