Davenport University Alumni Association

09/02/2026

You saved the date; now it’s time to lock in your spot! 🐾🎟️

Registration for the Alumni Awards and Homecoming is officially OPEN! Gather your DU crew and head back to campus to celebrate our outstanding alumni, enjoy game day tailgates, and reconnect with fellow Panthers.

Don't wait to reserve your spot for these unforgettable events!

Click the link to register today: https://www.davenport.edu/alumni/events/alumni-awards

08/27/2026

Throwing it back to move-in day with a little extra muscle! 💪🏈

With our first home football game of the season this weekend and move-in day right around the corner next week, it’s only right we throw it back to 2017 when our Panther football players lent a helping hand! 📦

Good luck to the team as they kickoff the home season this weekend, and we can't wait to welcome all our new and returning Panthers to campus next week.

Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾

08/24/2026

🐾 Lost your Davenport alumni card, or maybe it just got misplaced after your last move? No worries, we’ve got you covered! 💳✨

Having your alumni card handy is the key to unlocking some great DU alumni benefits and exclusive discounts. Getting a replacement is super easy:

1. Click the link below 🔗

2. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page

3. Fill out your info, and we’ll ship a fresh card right to your door!

Don't miss out on the perks you earned. Request your new card today!

https://my.davenport.edu/advancement/davenport-university-foundation/alumni-association-membership-application

08/21/2026

🐾 Ready to advance your career without putting your life on hold for years? 📈✨

Davenport has launched a new 1-Year MBA program designed to eliminate the two biggest barriers to a graduate degree: time and cost.

As DU alumni, you can now fast-track your leadership potential with an accelerated, 12-month pathway featuring a flat tuition rate of $15,000 with no extra fees or textbook costs. You get the same rigorous, career-focused education and expert faculty on a schedule built for busy working professionals.

Click the link below to read the full article and see how Davenport is helping our graduates reach their next career milestone faster!

https://bit.ly/3U8WRmn

This story is one in a series about Davenport saving students time and money Click here to learn more about this on WOOD Radio. Davenport University is introducing two innovative business degree pathways this fall that give students more affordable and flexible options for earning a college degree i...

08/18/2026

🐾 Panther Pride is year-round, but there’s always something special about watching campus get ready for a new academic year. 🏫

Behind the scenes, the grounds are being prepped and polished for the next generation of Davenport leaders. In just a few weeks, these walkways will be full of incoming freshmen taking their first steps and returning students coming back home. As alumni, seeing our alma mater continually invest in the student experience is a great reminder of where it all started.

08/13/2026

Celebrating 40 years of swinging for student success! ⛳️✨

Earlier this week, we held the 40th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic at Egypt Valley Country Club!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and every golfer who joined us on the course. Your support directly impacts the lives of our students, even when putting everything into a swing means your hat takes flight.

Scroll through the photos below to see some of our favorite moments from the day! 📸

08/10/2026

Building connections pays off! 🐾

When Avery Conran, BBA, '23, took the time to build a real friendship with her capstone project partner, she was just being a good classmate. Months after graduation, that connection led directly to her job as a Digital Marketing Specialist at National Nail!

Between her digital marketing coursework and hands-on experience on DU’s MarComm team, Avery turned campus connections into real career success.

Read Avery's full story here: https://bit.ly/4xr5k2u

08/03/2026

⛳️ MICHIGAN’S ULTIMATE GOLF RAFFLE IS NOW LIVE! ⛳️

Ready to play some of the best golf courses in the state? Here’s your chance to score an unforgettable tee time!

We’re giving away six incredible foursome golf packages, and we’ve strictly capped entries at only 200 tickets; giving you insane odds to win!

Ticket Details:

Price: $100 per ticket

Cap: Strictly limited to 200 entries total!

Stack Your Odds: Each ticket is an individual entry. The more you buy, the higher your chances—and you can even win more than once!

Proceeds directly support Davenport University scholarships, reducing financial barriers and empowering deserving students to achieve their goals.

What You Could Win (Foursomes at):
• Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
• Railside Golf Club
• The Highlands Resort
• American Dunes Golf Club
• Shanty Creek
• Forest Dunes

Drawing Date: Tuesday, August 11th. Winners will be announced on our webpage.

Grab your tickets today before they sell out: davenport.edu/golf-raffle

07/24/2026

🐾 Being a Panther has its perks! 👀

Did you know graduating from Davenport University automatically gives you access to exclusive alumni benefits?

Graduate Scholarship Opportunities: Gain exclusive eligibility to apply for tuition assistance toward an advanced degree at DU.

Lifetime Career Services: Access professional career coaching, resume reviews, and job search resources at any stage of your professional journey.

Bookstore Discounts: Receive special alumni pricing on Davenport apparel and merchandise.

Your degree is a lifelong asset, and these benefits are here to help you maximize it.

🔗 Click the link to explore the full suite of alumni benefits: https://www.davenport.edu/alumni/alumni-association/benefits

Alumni Membership BenefitsThroughout the year, the Alumni Association sponsors events and programs on and off campus to bring you together with fellow alumni and to further your professional development. In addition, Alumni Association members can take advantage of a number of benefits and services....

07/20/2026

🌏 The Davenport Panther network is truly global.

We love seeing our alumni take the foundation they built at Davenport and use it to make a massive impact on the world stage.

A huge congratulations to marketing alumna Hannah Kragt, BBA, '24, on the launch of her international career! Hannah has taken her talents all the way to Okinawa, Japan, where she is currently thriving as a marketing manager serving military families.

We are incredibly proud to have graduates like Hannah representing the Panther community worldwide. 🐾