Current Category: Topic: People of DU

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. […]

US Foods executive to keynote Davenport University Cybersecurity Month summit
In recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Davenport University is hosting a presentation from Sara Schmidt, senior vice […]

College of Urban Education student credits mentor for helping her find her calling
Life has been anything but easy for Tai-Tyana Miller. The 27-year-old lifelong resident of Detroit and mother of three is […]

Davenport forensics class gets hands-on experience processing mock crime scene
Students in Davenport University’s forensics class got quite a surprise recently. Just as they were settling in for Professor William […]