Davenport University’s Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president and raised $400,000 for scholarships (opens in new tab)

Davenport University’s 2026 Excellence in Business gala was a resounding success for students. The May 2 event raised $400,000 to support student scholarships and brought together business leaders, community members and supporters for an evening that included award-winning actor-comedian Martin Short. The gala at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids featured Short in conversation with Davenport [...] The post Davenport University’s Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president...