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Academics

Davenport University professor Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence honoree
Cindy Kamerad | June 8, 2026
Academics, Athletics

Davenport University President Pappas wins prestigious NCAA GLIAC award
Mary Eilleen Lyon | June 4, 2026
Academics, Careers

Davenport’s Business Professionals of America students earn National Recognition at Leadership Conference
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | June 4, 2026
Academics

Davenport holds pinning ceremonies for nursing graduates
Cindy Kamerad | May 28, 2026
Academics

Davenport University’s Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president and raised $400,000 for scholarships
Mary Eilleen Lyon | May 6, 2026
Academics

Davenport hosts BPA State Leadership Conference
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | February 16, 2026
Academics, Alumni, Careers

Davenport alumna honored during Northwestern Michigan College 75th celebration
Cindy Kamerad | February 9, 2026
Academics

Davenport University recognizes MSN graduates in White Coat ceremony
Cindy Kamerad | January 30, 2026
Academics

Davenport University president receives Urban League legacy award
Mary Eilleen Lyon | January 20, 2026
Academics, Alumni

2025 Alumni Award Recipients
DU Communications | November 20, 2025
Academics

Excellence in Business Gala 2025
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | November 20, 2025
Academics

Davenport University wins national award for academic excellence and campus life
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | November 14, 2025
Academics

Davenport President Richard Pappas one of Crain’s 200 most influential leaders
Mary Eilleen Lyon | October 16, 2025
Academics, Careers

Davenport University wins Brandon Hall Group Leadership Development Gold Award
DU Communications | September 9, 2025
Academics, Careers

The power of a college degree and why it matters- to you, to Michigan
DU Communications | August 25, 2025
Academics, Student Life

Pawscars Awards recognize outstanding students and student organizations
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | April 23, 2025
Academics, Student Life

Davenport University business students are gearing up for national competition
DU Communications | February 27, 2025
Academics, Careers, Student Life

Davenport University nursing students receive white coats
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | February 10, 2025
Careers

Excellence in Business Gala 2024
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | November 14, 2024
Academics, Careers

2024 Alumni Award Recipients
DU Communications | November 14, 2024
Academics, Careers

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business named Davenport University president one of Grand Rapids’ most influential leaders
DU Communications | October 22, 2024
Athletics, Careers

Former Davenport student-athlete to compete at the Olympics
DU Communications | July 3, 2024
Academics, Careers, Student Life

Davenport’s Business Professionals of America members celebrate success at National Leadership Conference
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | June 17, 2024
Academics, Careers

Davenport University receives 2024 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Award
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | May 15, 2024
Careers, Student Life

Pinned with pride- Davenport nursing student reunites with her NICU nurse
Mary Eilleen Lyon, DU COMMUNICATIONS | April 23, 2024
Careers, Student Life

Alum finds his own path
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | January 22, 2024
Academics, Careers

Davenport University and Henry Ford College enter into Learn4ward partnership
DU Communications | December 5, 2023
Careers

Davenport announces 2023 alumni award winners
Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications | December 1, 2023
Academics, Careers

Excellence in Business Gala raised $371,000 to support student scholarships
Cindy Kamerad | November 30, 2023
Careers

Davenport University President named one of Grand Rapids’ most influential leaders
DU Communications | October 31, 2023
Academics, Careers, Student Life

Transfer student lands his dream job
DU Communications | July 26, 2023
Academics, Careers, Newsroom

Davenport students earned 49 top-five finishes at the 2022 BPA National Leadership Conference
DU Communications | May 23, 2022
Academics, Athletics, Newsroom, Student Life

NCAA names Davenport University among top 10 universities nationwide in Division II for student athlete academic performance
DU Communications | December 16, 2021
Alumni, Athletics, Careers, Newsroom

2021 Davenport University Alumni Awards
DU Communications | December 15, 2021
Newsroom

Davenport recognized in Diversity Impact Awards
DU Communications | September 21, 2021
Newsroom

Davenport Wins Two Silver Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards
DU Communications | September 1, 2021
Academics, Student Life, Newsroom

College of Urban Education’s FUSE-Future Urban STEM Educators Program Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Award
DU Communications | August 16, 2021
Athletics, Student Life, Newsroom

Panther Athletics: A year in review
DU Communications | July 29, 2021
Academics, Newsroom

A rewarding journey
DU Communications | July 29, 2021
Athletics

Davenport University named the safest campus in Michigan
DU Communications | July 23, 2021
Newsroom

Annual César E. Chávez commemoration transitions to virtual events over three days, includes panel featuring higher education leaders
DU Communications | October 14, 2020
Academics, Careers, Newsroom

Davenport University earns $650k in scholarships for 20 computer science majors with a new National Science Foundation grant
DU Communications | October 5, 2020
Academics, Newsroom

Nine students receive cybersecurity scholarships from Davenport University for coming academic year
DU Communications | October 5, 2020
Newsroom

Davenport University receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
DU Communications | September 2, 2020
Newsroom

Davenport University Named 2020 Excellence in Assessment Designee
DU Communications | August 19, 2020
Newsroom

Davenport University’s Kriss Ferluga wins 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award
DU Communications | June 26, 2020
Newsroom

Davenport recognized as one of Michigan’s Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Schools
DU Communications | May 4, 2020
Newsroom

Davenport becomes first university to earn recognition by Michigan Performance Excellence Council
DU Communications | February 27, 2020
Academics, Alumni, Newsroom

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

Davenport University Earns $4M in Scholarship Funds for Cybersecurity Students
DU Communications | September 20, 2019
Newsroom

Davenport University Receives Insight Into Diversity 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
DU Communications | September 19, 2019
Academics, Alumni

Meet our 2019 Alumni Award Recipients
Laura Macka | August 21, 2019
Athletics, Newsroom

NCAA approves Davenport University for active Division II membership
DU Communications | July 12, 2019
Newsroom

Davenport University President Dr. Richard Pappas Elected to American Council on Education Board
DU Communications | June 27, 2019
Newsroom

DU honors Rockford Construction CEO Mike VanGessel and chats with Cleveland Cavaliers’ new coach John Beilein
DU Communications | May 22, 2019
Careers, Newsroom

Davenport University named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
DU Communications | May 17, 2019
Newsroom

DU’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council again named to Top 10 for ERG & Council Honors Award
DU Communications | May 16, 2019
Athletics, Newsroom

Davenport University holds inaugural athletic honor society induction ceremony
DU Communications | May 3, 2019
Academics

DU Day of Research grows in 2019, boasting 85 projects with six students selected for $500 awards
DU Communications | April 19, 2019
Newsroom

DavenFund to give $10,000 to employees for professional development, software, equipment and more
DU Communications | December 20, 2018
Newsroom

Davenport University Named Among Best Colleges
DU Communications | November 28, 2018
Academics, Careers, Newsroom

Davenport University’s work with Amway earns national recognition
DU Communications | November 16, 2018
Newsroom

Davenport DEI: a Winner Again
DU Communications | September 14, 2018
Athletics, Newsroom

Paul Lowden recognized with the Tyrus R. Wessell Award
DU Communications | August 16, 2018
Academics

Principles of Data Warehousing receives QM Certification
DU Communications | February 21, 2018
Newsroom, Student Life

Students to share their passions through DU’s Day of Research
DU Communications | February 12, 2018
Academics, Newsroom

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts to speak at Excellence in Business Gala
DU Communications | January 3, 2018
Newsroom

Casey Spencer recognized for aiding in success of Blackboard SaaS migration
DU Communications | December 13, 2017
Academics

MKTG322: Digital Marketing receives Quality Matters (QM) certification
DU Communications | December 11, 2017
Academics, Athletics, Newsroom

DU student named Outstanding Student of the Year
DU Communications | November 15, 2017
Academics, Student Life, Newsroom

DU students receive nursing scholarships from The Hearst Foundations
DU Communications | November 15, 2017
Academics

DU associate chair named Outstanding Educator of the Year
DU Communications | November 1, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

Davenport professor takes top spot in digital forensics competition
DU Communications | October 26, 2017
Newsroom

DU’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council named to Top 10 for ERG & Council Honors Award
DU Communications | October 12, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Newsroom

DU alumna recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s emerging leaders
DU Communications | October 9, 2017
Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Careers

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

Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker to receive 2018 Peter C. Cook Excellence in Business Award
DU Communications | September 25, 2017
Newsroom

DU receives 2017 HEED Award
DU Communications | August 31, 2017
Academics

Diversity in Society Course Receives the University’s First Quality Matters Certification
DU Communications | July 21, 2017
Newsroom

Davenport History Book Earns National Award
DU Communications | June 8, 2017
Academics, Student Life

2017 Student Recognition Award Winners
DU Communications | April 20, 2017
Newsroom

Davenport Earns Community Builder Award from Ottawa County United Way
DU Communications | March 27, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

DU Earns #1 Spot as Nation’s Best Online Management Program
DU Communications | March 23, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

DU Ranked #2 Best Online Business Degree
DU Communications | March 21, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

DU Named #1 Online Medical Billing Coding Program in the Nation
DU Communications | February 20, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

Daniel DeVos to Receive 2017 Peter C. Cook Excellence in Business Award
DU Communications | February 7, 2017
Newsroom

MLK Essay Contest Winners Announcement
DU Communications | January 19, 2017
Academics, Newsroom

Davenport University Online Global Campus Programs Receive High Rankings
DU Communications | December 22, 2016
Academics, Alumni, Careers

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

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