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DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni

DePauw University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring degrees to 454 new graduates during its 187th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17.

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Trevor Noah Shares Wit and Wisdom in Final Ubben Lecture Series Event

Speaking to a crowd of 3,600 in DePauw University’s Neal Fieldhouse on April 30, award-winning comedian and author Trevor Noah brought his signature sense of humor to timely questions of personal identity and cultural meaning.

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2026 Walker Cup and Murad Medal Winners Announced

Two members of the Class of 2026 have etched their names in DePauw history as the latest recipients of the Walker Cup and the Murad Medal, the most prestigious honors the university bestows upon its graduating seniors.

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