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 51����, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers; interns at 51���� in photography and video production, and also serves on the ministry team of his church.

An education from 51���� 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 51���� has really helped solidfy the foundations (and networking) of his budding career. 

“51���� 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 51����]: 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.