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Catching everyone: College of Urban Education’s unique mission changes lives
Davenport University is the only university in Michigan to offer degrees from a college dedicated entirely to urban education. The […]
Davenport announces 2023 alumni award winners
This fall marked the 21st annual homecoming at Davenport University. As part of the celebration, we honored a special group […]
Excellence in Business Gala raised $371,000 to support student scholarships
The annual Excellence in Business Gala was held in May to raise scholarship funds to help Davenport students get where […]
Davenport University honors veterans: profile of two in cybersecurity
The first celebration of Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947, but it wasn’t officially recognized as a national […]
Davenport University to host hundreds of Michigan Latino students this spring
Leaders at Davenport University and the nonprofit Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education (Alsame) announced the spring 2024 […]
Davenport University W.A. Lettinga Campus Tour
Join Davenport University students Majesty, from Greensboro, North Carolina, and Julius, from Mequon, Wisconsin, on a tour of its beautiful […]
Davenport University celebrates its first-generation students
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, first-generation students are two times as likely to drop out of college […]
Founder of i Understand non-profit joins Davenport University alumni board
Davenport University leaders have announced that Yvonne (Vonnie) Woodrick has joined its Alumni Association Board for a three-year term. Woodrick, […]
Davenport University President named one of Grand Rapids’ most influential leaders
Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas is considered a top “power broker” in West Michigan and was named one of […]
Cybersecurity Summit highlighted the field and growing need for experts
Davenport University recently hosted its first Cybersecurity Summit as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which takes place every October. […]