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From tragedy to triumph: Dylan M. Silva’s journey of resilience to global impact
Whitney Rivest | November 20, 2025
Academics, Careers, Alumni

First-generation alumni share stories of success and perseverance
Sydney Babbitt | November 10, 2025
Academics, Alumni, Student Life

First-generation student works toward degree and a brighter future
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | November 6, 2025
Academics, Alumni, Careers, Student Life

Davenport University’s mental health programs help fill the need for providers
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | October 10, 2025
Academics, Careers, Alumni, Athletics

Internships give Davenport grads the edge
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | August 1, 2025
Academics, Careers, Alumni, Student Life

Davenport University Alumna credits internship program with career success
Cindy Kamerad | July 31, 2025
Academics, Careers, Alumni, Newsroom

Scholarship program opens doors
DU Communications | May 18, 2022
Academics, Alumni, Newsroom

Reflecting on lessons learned in Davenport’s classroom 80 years ago
DU Communications | May 16, 2022
Academics, Careers, Alumni, Student Life

Cyber Defense degree creates a second chance for a successful career
Rachel Glupker | October 14, 2021
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Sara Stevelinck, BSN ’17
DU Communications | May 11, 2021
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Emily Simon BS ’07
Laura Macka | December 21, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Zachary Rybiski, BBA ’20
Laura Macka | August 13, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Vincent Conrad Douglas Jr.-Austin, AAS ’14, BS ’16
Laura Macka | August 6, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Arnaldo Melendez, M Ed ’17
Laura Macka | July 30, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Meghan Reed, ABA ’10, BBA ’12, MM ’16
Laura Macka | July 23, 2020
Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Viet Luu ’14 BS
Laura Macka | June 9, 2020
Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Tina Marie Pollard ’05 BBA
Laura Macka | June 5, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Danielle Cimek ‘08, BAS CIS Database Management
Laura Macka | November 19, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Newsroom

Two Davenport University Leaders Named ‘Notable Women in Education Leadership’
DU Communications | September 28, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Bringing Innovative Strategies to Rural Communities
Laura Macka | September 24, 2019
Alumni, Careers

Improving the lives of children and families across Southeast Michigan
Laura Macka | September 11, 2019
Academics, Alumni

Meet our 2019 Alumni Award Recipients
Laura Macka | August 21, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Passionate about education and community health, DU alum supports Beaumont Hospital in achieving Magnet Recognition
Laura Macka | August 14, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Leandra Nisbet ’08, ’12
Laura Macka | July 19, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Chris Tarkowski ’08
Laura Macka | May 22, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Brittany Edwards ’18, MM
Laura Macka | April 9, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Cheri Sharrard ’17, BS
Laura Macka | April 2, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Quinton Adkins ’16, MBA
Laura Macka | March 26, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Advisor turned author
Laura Macka | March 19, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

A difficult path to career success
Laura Macka | March 11, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alum takes his career around the world
Laura Macka | March 1, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Davenport Duos
Laura Macka | February 13, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Quiana Scott, NP
Laura Macka | February 7, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

A Generational Story: Father, Richard Butler ’54 & Daughter, Julie Angelena ’21
Laura Macka | January 25, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Larissa Karimwabo BBA ’11, MBA ’17
Laura Macka | January 4, 2019
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Shariq Farooquee ’16, MBA ’18
Laura Macka | December 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Bilal Mushtaq, MD, MBA ’12, ’14
Laura Macka | November 30, 2018
Alumni, Careers, Student Life

From government assistance to transforming the lives of others
DU Communications | November 21, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Graduate transforms her Air Force medic experience into a career in nursing
DU Communications | November 12, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Davenport Plus the Military: Junior Brianna Losey Pursues Dual Goals
DU Communications | November 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Marcus Vazquez, ’12
Laura Macka | November 2, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Danielle DiPietro, ’14
Laura Macka | October 23, 2018
Alumni, Careers, Newsroom

Traverse City Alums named in Traverse City Business News 40 under 40
Laura Macka | October 22, 2018
Alumni, Careers, Newsroom

Davenport Alumni recognized in Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 40 under 40
Laura Macka | October 15, 2018
Academics, Careers, Alumni

A step ahead: Alumnus builds a tech career in St. Louis, Michigan
DU Communications | October 1, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumna shares how she navigated a career in the Detroit automotive industry
DU Communications | September 24, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Meet Our 2018 Alumni Award Recipients
Laura Macka | September 18, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

A career takes flight
DU Communications | September 10, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Brett Mayer, ’16
Laura Macka | August 24, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Brett Radlicki, ’18
Laura Macka | August 8, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Misty Janks, ’08
Laura Macka | July 19, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: Creative freedom
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: The ingredients for success
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: A family of entrepreneurs
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: From cherry farmers to winemakers
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: Recipe for success
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: Labor of love
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: Elevating the community
Laura Macka | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business
DU Communications | July 5, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Cooking up a passion for business: A restaurant love story
Laura Macka | July 3, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story: James Blankenship, ’95
Laura Macka | June 27, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Gratitude in writing: Justice Postman, ’18
Laura Macka | June 21, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Helping people help themselves: James Wright, ’14, MBA ’17
Laura Macka | June 20, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

A Healing Touch: Michelle High, ’16 BSN
Laura Macka | June 14, 2018
Alumni, Careers, Newsroom

New advertising shares Davenport success stories
DU Communications | June 11, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

The Ripple Effect: Carlos Sanchez, ’01
Laura Macka | June 7, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Anas Alkatib, ‘12, ‘14
Laura Macka | June 7, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Calvin Beard, ’15
Laura Macka | May 7, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

A Day in the Life of National Cherry Festival Director Kat Paye, ’04
Laura Macka | April 15, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Making the jump from a ‘wantrepreneur’ to an entrepreneur
Laura Macka | April 10, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Infiltrating the Department of Defense: Davenport alumnus builds computer science career
Laura Macka | March 14, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Aaron House, ’16, establishes a new scholarship for underserved students interested in technology careers
Laura Macka | February 14, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Guy Weeks, ‘86, ‘09
Laura Macka | February 1, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumna catapults her global career with Steelcase
Laura Macka | January 17, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Recent alumna launches magazine after class that inspires hands-on learning
DU Communications | January 10, 2018
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Bryan Holloway, ’16
DU Communications | November 15, 2017
Academics, Alumni

Honoring outstanding alumni
DU Communications | October 26, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Hungerford Nichols creating synergy for students and alumni
DU Communications | October 18, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Sport management alumnus returns to campus
DU Communications | October 6, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Jeff Lumpp, MBA ’13
DU Communications | September 6, 2017
Alumni, Athletics, Careers, Newsroom

Kuana says thank you…
DU Communications | August 24, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Eric Killough, ‘06
DU Communications | August 3, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Nursing Alumni Honored with Daisy Award
DU Communications | July 10, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Kat Paye, ’14
DU Communications | June 29, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Randy Goodyke, ‘85
DU Communications | June 21, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Sara Eschels, ’84, ’97, ‘06
DU Communications | June 15, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

DU Review Sneak Peek: Bonnie Kopp, ’84, ’94, and Ron Kopp, ’88, and Melanie (Kopp) Reilly, ’13
DU Communications | June 9, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

DU Review Sneak Peek: Sue Nemmers, ’85 and Rachel Payne, ’10, ’12
DU Communications | June 6, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

DU Review Sneak Peek: Regina Moore ,’83, ’90
DU Communications | June 1, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Tom Hazen, ’99
DU Communications | May 16, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

International Alumni Spotlight: Bikky Thakuri
DU Communications | April 20, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Dichondra Johnson, ’06
DU Communications | April 20, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Judy Williams, ’62
DU Communications | April 12, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Rachel Tuttleman, ’10, ’11
DU Communications | April 5, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Andrew Cranmer, ’15
DU Communications | March 30, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: April Braman, ’14
DU Communications | March 22, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Following Grandpa’s Footsteps: Roger Luurtsema & Allison Luurtsema #TBT Story
DU Communications | March 1, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Kate Gadbois, ’12
DU Communications | February 22, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Pat McPherson, ’06
DU Communications | February 1, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Mohamad Abdulkader Agha, ‘03
DU Communications | January 24, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Stacie James, ’98
DU Communications | January 18, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Linda Monusko ’13
Laura Macka | December 3, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Ellen Garrison ’00 ‘05
Laura Macka | November 30, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Annie Olds ’03 & ’06
Laura Macka | November 19, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Sarah Gombar, ’13
Laura Macka | November 12, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Deb Marshall ’06
Laura Macka | November 10, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Art Garner ’89 ’91 ’04
Laura Macka | November 4, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story – Guy Davis ’92
Laura Macka | October 20, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

Alumni Success Story – Megan Collison ‘12
Laura Macka | October 13, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Bridgett Tubbs-Carlon ’01
Laura Macka | October 6, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Ashley Stoepker ‘15
Laura Macka | September 29, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Carl Eschels ’39
Laura Macka | September 22, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Jack Finkelstein ‘84
Laura Macka | September 15, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Leslie Winkle ’11, ’16
Laura Macka | September 8, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Amanda Denomme ‘15
Laura Macka | August 18, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story – Myrna Starr Brown ’14
Laura Macka | August 11, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story – Tina Pietrangelo ’07
Laura Macka | August 4, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Matt Wiedenhoeft ’13
Laura Macka | July 28, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Brandie Heyboer ’16
Laura Macka | July 21, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Aldina Sejdovic ’11
Laura Macka | July 14, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Joanna Udo ’14
Laura Macka | June 23, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Emily Veneklase ’13 ’15
Laura Macka | June 16, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Nick Kuncaitis ’10
Laura Macka | June 9, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Kelly Rodrigues ‘14
Laura Macka | June 2, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Erik Schmidt ‘15
Laura Macka | May 26, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Andrea Crossman ’87
Laura Macka | May 19, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story – The Brown Family Tradition
Laura Macka | May 5, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Roger Victory ’87
Laura Macka | April 28, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Wendy Morrow ’93
Laura Macka | April 21, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Liza Snegireva ‘15
Laura Macka | April 14, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Jack Hoedeman ’12
Laura Macka | April 7, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Derrick King ’09
Laura Macka | March 24, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Jim Van Dam ’12
Laura Macka | March 17, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Helen Hartwell ’15
Laura Macka | March 10, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Jason DeBoer ’11
Laura Macka | March 3, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Maria Gustinis ’89 ’95 ’96
Laura Macka | February 25, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Mike Ohlman ’89
Laura Macka | February 18, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Bill Smitley ’07
Laura Macka | February 11, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Rebecca Dutcher ’99
Laura Macka | February 4, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: James Nelson ’12
Laura Macka | January 21, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: IT Director at Tiara Yachts – Michelle Stonebrook ‘02
Laura Macka | December 17, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Aaron Heikkila, ’14
Laura Macka | November 5, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Christine Welton, ’00
Laura Macka | October 29, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story featuring 40 under 40 Honoree: Jenelle Marie Davis, ‘10
Laura Macka | October 22, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Sande Gross ’10
Laura Macka | October 15, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Patrick Hatch ’84
Laura Macka | October 8, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Laura Oblinger ’00
Laura Macka | September 24, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Sam Abu-Ajwah ’11
Laura Macka | September 17, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Success Story: David Zokoe ’11
Laura Macka | September 10, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Mike Nelsen ’87
Laura Macka | September 3, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Kaylani Rubley ’14 BSN
Laura Macka | August 27, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: James Czerew ’07
Laura Macka | August 13, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Ignacio Perez, ’09, ’11
Laura Macka | August 6, 2015
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Alumni Success Story: Nicole Cook ’09
Laura Macka | July 30, 2015