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6 tips parents can use to help their student succeed in their first year of college

Check-in. And often. Give them a call or shoot them a text. Even if it is just leaving a message, […]

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Helpful tips for students applying for college funding

Avoid the stress of applying for student aid with these tips Did you know that this year’s Free Application for Federal […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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As mental health needs rise, Davenport University increases ease of access and availability to free, confidential counseling for students on all campuses

(Grand Rapids, Mich. – October 5, 2020) – In response to a growing need for mental health services among college […]

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Live your best life as a college freshman living on campus

Every year, incoming freshman flood campus on Move-In Day. With their boxes, excitement and maybe a few nerves, they move […]

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5 questions you should ask your college student during holiday break

The holiday marks an important time to get caught up with your loved ones. But it also marks an important […]

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