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Recent News About Davenport University Panthers
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Davenport University joins Great Midwest Athletic Conference in three sports
Davenport University has announced that three of its athletic programs will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) as associate members starting in the 2024-25 academic year. The men's lacrosse, men's wrestling, and STUNT teams are making this transition because their current conference, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, does not sponsor these sports.
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Davenport appoints Eno Umoh as assistant director of athletics for compliance
Eno Umoh has been appointed as the assistant director of athletics for compliance, according to an announcement made on Monday by Paul Lowden, the executive director of intercollegiate athletics.
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Davenport University announces senior athletes and newcomers of the year
Brandon Bodis and Hayley Kreiger have been named Davenport University's Senior Athletes of the Year for the 2022-23 season. The selection process involved multiple nominees, with the final decision made by the athletic department's head coaches and administrative staff.
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College Sports Communicators announce 2023 Academic All-District Teams
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) have announced the 2023 Academic All-District Men's and Women's Teams for the spring season. These teams honor top student-athletes who excel both on the field and in their academic pursuits.
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GLIAC reveals spring all-academic honorees for Davenport University
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has released the names of student-athletes who have made it to the 2023 GLIAC Spring All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Teams. The criteria for selection require that student-athletes be active members of their respective teams at the end of the season and not be freshmen or first-year transfer students.
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Chi Alpha Sigma honors four student-athletes for academic and athletic excellence
On April 19, four student-athletes were inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the national honor society recognizing academic and athletic excellence. This year's inductees include three individuals from the class of 2023 and one from the class of 2022, whose induction was delayed due to the pandemic. Each honoree maintains a cumulative GPA above 3.60 and has received recognition from their respective sports governing bodies.
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Davenport University athletes earn GLIAC academic honors for winter season
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced the All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Teams for the winter sports season of 2022-23. The recognition is given to student-athletes who meet specific academic criteria.
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Davenport University mourns death of head bowling coach Mike Eaton
Mike Eaton, the head bowling coach at Davenport University, has passed away after battling cancer. He died on March 22, surrounded by his family. Paul Lowden, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, expressed the university's grief: "We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of Mike Eaton." He praised Eaton as a beloved figure in both the DU community and the bowling world.
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Davenport University student-athletes honored by GLIAC for academic achievements
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has released the GLIAC All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Teams for the Fall 2022 semester. To qualify, student-athletes must be active members of their team rosters at the end of the season and not be freshmen or first-year transfer students. The All-Academic Team includes those with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49, while the Academic Excellence Team comprises those with GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 4.0.
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Davenport University excels in NCAA Division II academic success rate
The NCAA has published the Division II Academic Success Rate (ASR) for the 2021-22 season, placing Davenport University among the top-performing institutions with a rating of 93. The ASR, introduced in 2006, serves as a measure to compare student-athlete graduation rates against federal averages and general student body figures. It reflects the percentage of student-athletes graduating within six years of their initial college enrollment.
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Davenport University partners with FloSports for live streaming of home events
Davenport University athletics has entered into a significant partnership with FloSports, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). This new agreement will see all home athletic events broadcasted through FloSports, marking a transition from their previous provider, Sidearm Sports. The move introduces a pay-per-view model, aligning with current trends in intercollegiate athletics.
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Davenport University athletes earn top honors during spring 2021-22 season
Davenport University's athletic achievements during the spring season of the 2021-22 academic year were noteworthy, with several individuals earning prestigious accolades across various sports. The outdoor track and field season saw Isaiah Schafer achieve significant success. Schafer won a national championship in the shot put and also triumphed at indoor nationals in March. His efforts earned him recognition as the Field Athlete of the Year in the Midwest Region by USTFCCCA, as well as GLIAC Field Athlete of the Meet and Year in outdoor track and field. He was also named...
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Highlights from winter sports: individual achievements shine
As the 2021-22 academic year comes to a close, attention turns to notable individual achievements during the winter sports season.
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GLIAC partners with FloSports for record-setting NCAA Division II streaming rights
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and FloSports have announced a significant media rights partnership, marking the largest NCAA Division II rights deal to date. Under this agreement, FloSports will serve as the exclusive streaming platform for GLIAC, broadcasting over 900 games annually across 21 conference sports such as football, basketball, softball, lacrosse, and volleyball. The four-year contract is set to commence on August 25, 2022.
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Davenport athletes shine in fall sports with record-breaking performances
The fall sports season of 2021-22 featured significant individual achievements at Davenport University, setting the tone for the academic year.
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Student-athletes achieve notable academic success during 2021-22 season
The academic achievements of individual student-athletes during the 2021-22 season have been highlighted. Patrick McMahon concluded his career with consecutive CoSIDA Academic First Team All-American honors. Isaiah Schafer received recognition as the USTFCCCA NCAA Division II Outdoor National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year and was also named CoSIDA Academic Second Team All-American, along with Noah Dooley, for their performance in track and field and academics.
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Davenport University names senior athletes of the year for 2021-22
Isaiah Schafer and Rachel Griffin have been recognized as the Davenport University Senior Athletes of the Year for the 2021-22 season. The announcement was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a selection process involving multiple nominees from both men's and women's sports teams. The final decision was made by the athletic department's head coaches.
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Van Wijk and Turrubiates honored as Davenport University newcomers of the year
Quintan van Wijk and Ayanna Turrubiates have been recognized as Davenport University's Newcomers of the Year for the 2021-22 season. This decision followed a nomination process where multiple candidates were considered before a final vote by the university's athletic department coaches.
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Davenport University achieves highest GLIAC Presidents' Trophy finish
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced the final standings for the 2021-22 GLIAC Presidents' Trophy on June 1, with Davenport University securing fourth place with a total of 95 points. This marks the highest finish for the Panthers since they joined the conference, showing an improvement in their standings each year.
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Davenport University introduces ultimate frisbee program for upcoming academic year
Davenport University has announced the addition of Ultimate Frisbee to its athletic program for the 2023-24 season. The university is currently searching for a head coach for both men's and women's teams, along with assistant coaches. Recruitment efforts are underway to form a team that will compete in the fall of 2023. Scholarships will be offered to qualified team members as part of this new initiative.