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News and Stories

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DePauw Football Standout Named Campbell Trophy Finalist

Robby Ballentine ’26 has already been enjoying a record-setting season on the football field. Now, the star wide receiver is adding to his list of accomplishments after being named a finalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy.

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Entrepreneurs Eric Fruth ’02 and Matt DeLeon ’02 Are Running More Than a Business

Behind the success of the Columbus Running Company is a pair of DePauw alumni whose experiences as student-athletes 

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DePauw University Announces an $80 Million Gift to Build New Athletics Performance Center

DePauw University proudly announces a landmark $80 million philanthropic commitment from an anonymous donor, an alumnus of the university that will enable the construction of a best-in-class athletic stadium and sports performance center.

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If I could, I would have 14 different professions.

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Campus Events

Upcoming Events

Art Walk Trick or Treat
Oct
31
Art Walk Trick or Treat

UB Living Room

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DePauw Fall Choral Concert 
Nov
02
DePauw Fall Choral Concert 

Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

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IN-TRANSIT: Journeys Across Borders and Within*
Nov
04
IN-TRANSIT: Journeys Across Borders and Within*

The Richard E. Peeler Art Center, Auditorium

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131st Monon Bell Classic
Nov
15
131st Monon Bell Classic

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