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Following Grandpa’s Footsteps: Roger Luurtsema & Allison Luurtsema #TBT Story

“I chose Davenport because I wanted instruction that was practical and directly applicable to my career,” Roger Luurtsema explained.  Now, […]

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Alumni Success Story: Kate Gadbois, ’12

As a child, Kate’s family repeatedly told her she should be an attorney due to her exceptional ability to argue. […]

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Distinguished Staff Member Barb Huston to Retire

Barb Huston, Director of Academic Services Online and Traverse City Campus, will retire this March ending a 32-year career at […]

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New Football Coach Hired

The extensive search for a new head football coach for Davenport attracted over 100 applicants, including some of the most […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Midland Nursing Team

Positive Impact in the Classroom: The concentrated effort by all nursing faculty members included providing additional content study sessions for […]

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Faculty Innovation in Teaching Reflected in Funding From the M.E. Davenport Legacy Endowment Fund

Established in 2015 with a $5.5 million commitment to the University from the M.E. Davenport Foundation, the M.E. Davenport Legacy […]

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Alumni Success Story: Pat McPherson, ’06

From stump grinding to mopping factory floors, Pat McPherson ’06 has had some dirty jobs. But, thanks to his interest […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Kelly McCarron

Positive impact on classroom:  Dr. Kelly McCarron took the lead on finding and implementing a structured mentorship program for the […]

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Alumni Success Story: Mohamad Abdulkader Agha, ‘03

Chancellor Emeritus Donald W. Maine called it fate. Mohamad Abdulkader Agha ‘03 called it meant to be. Their serendipitous relationship […]

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Alumni Success Story: Stacie James, ’98

After landing a co-op position at Kellogg Company as a student just over 22 years ago, alumna Stacie James ‘98 […]

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