Our Community Stories
Fostering Personal Connections
Sarah Rowley
What excites me about teaching? Everything! The magic that happens in the classroom is completely dependent…
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A Life-Changing Invitation
Hanna Coffel
When DePauw’s softball coach invited Hanna Coffel ’26 to campus as a high school sophomore, it was the…
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Learning how to cut the fat
Zach Taylor
Zach Taylor graduated as a poetry and studio art double-major. Initially he was on an English literature…
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Global Strategist
Phyllis Ferrell
DePauw pride has remained an important part of Phyllis Ferrell's life, even after graduation in 1994…
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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at DePauw and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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Social Change Agent
Kyle Smitley
Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of DePauw. Inspired…
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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the DePauw University faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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Pivotal Moments
Ha Chu
“It changed my life,” says Ha Chu ’26, recalling an interaction early in her time at DePauw with Larry…
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Applied learning. Real solutions.
Scott Wilkerson
Out of graduate school, I worked for 3.5 years gaining invaluable experience with Exxon Production Research…
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Experiencing it All
Nushla Pradhan
I was interested in natural sciences and social sciences, and I wanted a good blend of different classes…
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Global Impact
Sharon Crary
Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…
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Embracing Unpredictable Moments
Deepa Prakash
What excites me about teaching is the opportunity to discuss and learn about the pressing issues that…
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Engage with Passion
Andrew Gold
DePauw is one continuous opportunity to connect. I’ve dabbled in more campus experiences here than I…
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Making Connections
Sydney Schloemer
No matter what activity Sydney Schloemer ’26 has found herself doing at DePauw, her ultimate goal has…
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Community Builder. Documentarian.
Meru Sharma
At DePauw, I was a Media Fellow. I was lucky enough to go off-campus for a semester to the New York Arts…
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Freedom to Explore
Erik Wielenberg
Since 1999, Erik Wielenberg has been a fixture of the philosophy department at DePauw University. Not…
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Building Connections
Naima Shifa
The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in…
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The Freedom of Learning
Priscilla Smith
Since she was four years old, Priscilla Smith ’29 has spent much of her time in the pool. Like any athlete…
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Wisdom and Probability
Elisha Amadasu
Growing up in Brooklyn, Elisha Amadasu ’26 identified his intellectual passion at a young age. “Math…
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at DePauw…
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Empowering Students
Leslie James
Since I recognize that each student brings a unique dimension to the collective, it is problematic to…
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Appetite for Discovery
Ibilola Fasogbon
Ibilola Fasogbon ’28 has always been driven by curiosity and adventure. As a child, she found nearly…
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The Unifying Power of Art
Gerard Pannekoek
“Art is a great place to start a conversation,” says Gerard Pannekoek ’11. “It’s a place to build trust…
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The Voice of Influence
Nate Spangle
Talk to Nate Spangle ’19 for a few minutes and “media personality” will seem like an obvious career destination…
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From Guernsey to Greencastle
Tanner Austin
“I came out here on a limb,” says Tanner Austin ’28. “It's just unbelievably lucky how it all worked…
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Making the Pitch
Layla Brown-Clark
During an admitted student day, I fell in love with DePauw’s campus as a whole and DePauw’s media-rich…
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Endless Curiosity
Marielle Gearding
Theatre. Neuroscience. Creative writing. True crime. Dance. Marielle Gearding ’27 has no shortage of…
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Guaranteed Success
Drew Cosgray
I came to DePauw for a Copeland Scholarship interview. I had never been on DePauw’s campus, but as soon…
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Meaningful Connections
Mike Bogers
Mike Bogers applied to exactly one college. “I showed up in Greencastle during the fall, the weather…
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A Place to Flourish
Miriam Linton
When Miriam Linton ’29 began her college search process, she knew that finding a tight-knit community…
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