Davenport University

09/03/2026

Home, sweet home, Panthers! ❤️🐾🏡

09/01/2026

Davenport University is proud to partner with the Michigan College Access Network on MI College Match, a statewide initiative making the path to higher education simpler and more accessible. 🎓

Through the program, participating Michigan high school students can receive direct admission and scholarship offers from Davenport without completing a traditional college application.

We’re excited to help remove barriers and create more opportunities for Michigan students to see themselves in college. 🐾 Learn more: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenport-university-partners-with-michigan-college-access-network-for-mi-college-match-direct-admission-program/

08/23/2026

What started with a simple question has grown into a global connection. 🌎❤️

Led by nursing program director Debbie Bosworth, Davenport’s nursing program and HEAL initiative are helping support communities in Liberia while giving students a deeper understanding of global health, service and compassionate leadership.

Read how this partnership continues to grow: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenports-nursing-program-and-heal-initiative-have-global-impact/

08/21/2026

“A professor from Davenport can impact a country.” 🌎

Congratulations to Occupational Therapy assistant professor Barbra Katerberg on receiving a prestigious Fulbright Award! In 2027, she’ll take her expertise to Uzbekistan to help advance inclusive education and support children and families. Read the full story here: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenport-university-professor-awarded-prestigious-fulbright/

08/20/2026

Davenport faculty and staff came together at the annual Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute to connect, collaborate and prepare for the year ahead. From innovative teaching techniques to AI and well-being, the day was all about learning from one another and supporting student success. 🐾

Read more here: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenport-faculty-connect-collaborate-and-learn-at-annual-wynalda-teaching-and-learning-institute/

08/19/2026

Meet Interim President Anthony Anderson. 👋

Anthony Anderson answers questions about Davenport, leadership and life beyond the president’s office. 🔎🐾 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/9a_b4ackmg4

08/18/2026

Davenport University is proud to welcome the inaugural cohort of its First Responder Leadership Program!

The nine-week program helps first responders strengthen the leadership skills needed for the moments that matter most.

Read more here: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenport-university-launches-first-responder-leadership-program/

08/17/2026

Stronger healthcare starts with collaboration. 🩺 Davenport University and University of Michigan Health-West are expanding their partnership to create hands-on, interprofessional learning experiences for future nurses and physicians.

Learn more here: https://post.davenport.edu/academics/davenport-university-u-m-health-west-create-innovative-partnership-collaborative-experience-for-healthcare-professionals/

08/14/2026

We can’t wait to welcome our Panthers back to campus! 🐾❤️

08/12/2026

Small campus. Big opportunities. A community that feels like home. 🐾❤️

But don’t just take our word for it. Panthers Tommy Johnson and Kayleigh Kuhse share what makes DU special — and why there’s no better way to picture yourself here than experiencing campus in person.

Read their stories and discover the must-see stops for your next campus visit:

In many ways, summer is still in full swing, but soon Davenport University, with campus locations across Michigan, will come alive with students, faculty and the promise of new beginnings. Davenport’s main residential campus is the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus, and the fall move-in date for s...