Posted on January 17, 2023 at 12:41 PM, updated January 31, 2023 at 12:20 PM Print
Deandré Patrick is a gifted storyteller and avid sports fan who has always dreamed of combining these two passions. His fascination with sport and story led him to Ƶ State University, where he will soon graduate with a BA in Journalism and Promotional Communication from the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education’s School of Communication.
With a major in promotional communication and minor in digital content production, Deandré hopes to graduate and find a career path in professional sports, while also supporting his neighbors through vocational ministry.And he is well on his way to this dream: he is currently a Content Creator for the NBA's Ƶ Cavaliers; interns at Ƶ in photography and video production, and also serves on the ministry team of his church.
An education from Ƶ does more than provide students like Deandré with knowledge, it also serves as a platform for pursuing career and life goals beyond the classroom. Deandre said that his time at Ƶ has really helped solidfy the foundations (and networking) of his budding career.
“Ƶ has provided networking opportunities that I definitely would not have gotten outside of this environment,” he said. “I [have] learned three keys to success [at Ƶ]: Networking; being willing to try new things; and being okay with failure.”
Deandré’s mindset and courage are the insignias of student success and what it means to be a Viking.To say that the sky is the limit for Deandre would be an understatement.