Our Community Stories
Promoting Peace Through Music
Andrew Brown
I chose DePauw because it is the kind of place where students can explore fields of studies that are…
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Joy at the Intersection of Music and Service
Rafael Toro-Quiñones
“I’m kicking myself for dropping a leadership class with Dr. McKelligan,” laughs Rafael Toro-Quiñones…
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An Envelope and an Opportunity
Thom Jackson
Over the course of his lifetime, Thom Jackson ’82 has been no stranger to professional success. He’s…
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The Silver Lining
Suzanne Spencer
After beginning her television news career as a multimedia journalist in South Bend, Suzanne Spencer…
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A Collaborative Approach
Craig Paré
I love that our students come to classes and rehearsals hungry to learn and, when challenged, respond…
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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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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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Embracing Different Perspectives
Miguel Angel Navarro Jr.
I chose DePauw because I wanted to be somewhere where I felt at home. As a student, I was exposed to…
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Working Together
Greg Schwipps
I am a DePauw professor but also a 1995 DePauw alumnus. I started my first-year at DePauw a would-be…
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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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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to DePauw on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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Becoming my potential
Rhonesha Byng
I wanted to work in media when I came to DePauw, so I took advantage of WGRE, the campus radio station…
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From Greencastle to Colombia
Sarah Salazar
I came to DePauw as a Posse Scholar from Chicago who understood the value of education for students from…
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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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Spiritual Self-Discovery
Zoe Green
Growing up in a military family, Zoe Green ’27 became accustomed to transition at a young age. Having…
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Enriching a Global Perspective
Marwa Aarab
As an international student keen on medicine and research, I chose DePauw University after careful examination…
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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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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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Taking a Stand
Maddie Perry
Something I discovered about myself at DePauw was learning to confidently voice my thoughts and opinions…
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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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In the Swim of Things
John Marshall
When I started my college search, I wasn’t 100 percent settled on a path. I had enjoyed economics 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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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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Everything is possible
Sahit Liyanage
What is the value of undergraduate research? One is the experience itself: the chance to learn and engage…
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Reaching Through the Past
Paikea Early-Aden
“This dig has been on my radar since the first day I visited DePauw,” says Pai Early-Aden ’29. “It was…
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Community of Communities
Jessica Curry
“Coming into school, I don’t know if I knew what I wanted to do. I began as an econ major and was in…
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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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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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Initiative and Empathy
Moeez Islam Malik
“I never knew that I would be a leader,” admits Moeez Islam Malik ’27. Yet just a few years into his…
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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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