Student News

  1. "We Will Always Share This Bond," Mark Fadel '13 Tells Classmates as 571 Receive DePauw Diplomas

    May 19, 2013

    "I have spent four years making memories with some of the smartest, kindest, most talented people," Mark A. Fadel told fellow members of DePauw University's... Read More

  2. "Lean In to the Unfamiliar," Teach For America's Elisa Villanueva Beard '98 Advises DePauw's Class of 2013

    May 19, 2013

    "To reach your potential as leaders, you’ve got to spend time getting to know who you are," Elisa Villanueva Beard, co-chief executive officer of Teach... Read More

  3. Sunday's Commencement Ceremony Will be Webcast Live

    May 14, 2013

    DePauw University's 174th commencement ceremony on Sunday will be webcast and can be seen live via the Internet anywhere in the world. A video and audio... Read More

  4. DePauw's Sixth Fulbright Winner, Kartik Amarnath '13, to Conduct Research in Malaysia

    May 13, 2013

    DePauw University senior K. Kartik Amarnath has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship for his project, "Development and Disability: Spatial... Read More

  5. Brittni Crofts '13 Will Teach English in Vietnam with Fulbright Award

    May 8, 2013

    DePauw University senior Brittni E. Crofts is the recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition and... Read More

  6. Quad Named to Honor Tim '58 and Sharon Ubben '58, Who "Fundamentally Altered the History of DePauw"

    May 2, 2013

    "It's a rare day that any college or university marks off a part of its campus in honor of those who have changed an institution, and today is one of those... Read More

  7. Sophomore Sandra Bertin Awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship

    April 30, 2013

    DePauw University sophomore Sandra L. Bertin has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS). Bertin will use the award... Read More

  8. Mark Fadel is 2013 Walker Cup Recipient

    April 29, 2013

    DePauw University senior Mark A. Fadel was honored tonight as the 2013 recipient of the Walker Cup. Awarded to the senior who has contributed the most... Read More

  9. Student Journalists Honored with Seven Regional 'Mark of Excellence' Awards

    April 29, 2013

    DePauw University student journalists are the recipients of seven 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards. Presented... Read More

  10. Relay For Life Nets $112K for American Cancer Society

    April 28, 2013

    The eighteenth edition of Putnam County Relay For Life -- an event that brings together the DePauw and local communities to raise funds for the American... Read More

  11. Senior Maria Haag Wins Undergraduate Biology Research Competition

    April 27, 2013

    DePauw University senior Maria T. Haag emerged as the winner of an undergraduate research competition which took place this week at Experimental Biology... Read More

  12. Local Students Take DePauw Stage in 'Spring Festival of Shakespeare', May 3 & 4

    April 25, 2013

    Local teenagers are empowered by the height and breadth of Shakespeare’s emotion and language and captivated by his characters and stories as DePauw Theatre... Read More

  13. The DePauw Journalists Collect 10 SPJ Indiana Awards, Alums Take Home Three

    April 23, 2013

    Seven student journalists working for Indiana's oldest college newspaper, The DePauw, are recipients of a total of ten "Best of the Best in Indiana" awards... Read More

  14. Fulbright Award Will Send Senior Dave Tykvart to Czech Republic

    April 18, 2013

    DePauw University senior David Tykvart will spend the 2013-14 academic year teaching English in the Czech Republic as a result of winning an English Teaching... Read More

  15. DePauw Team Advances to US Finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup

    April 17, 2013

    A team of DePauw University students is among 13 groups that have advanced to the 11th annual U.S. Imagine Cup finals.  The Imagine Cup is Microsoft's... Read More

  16. The DePauw Named 'Newspaper of the Year'; Among 26 ICPA Awards

    April 16, 2013

    Student journalists working for Indiana's oldest college newspaper, The DePauw, won a total of 26 awards -- including twelve first place honors and recognition... Read More

  17. WGRE Journalists Win Three AP Awards

    April 15, 2013

    Student journalists working for DePauw University's WGRE have been honored for their work.  The student radio station won three awards, including one for... Read More

  18. Kendall Quisenberry '13 to Teach in Malaysia with Fulbright Award

    April 14, 2013

    Kendall C. Quisenberry, a senior at DePauw University, is the recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition... Read More

  19. DePauw Percussion Ensemble Presents 'Fire, Fugues, and Fandangos' Thursday

    April 13, 2013

    A wide range of musical styles from the eighteenth-century to the present -- including two new works by Indiana composer Alexis Bacon and by DePauw student... Read More

  20. A Good Year for May

    April 13, 2013

    Senior Megan May had a memorable journey on the way to her National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Read More

  21. Megan May '13 Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

    April 10, 2013

    Megan K. May, a senior biology major at DePauw University, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. Read More

  22. Winners of Annual Concerto Competition Perform Sunday

    April 9, 2013

    The DePauw University Orchestra, under the direction of Orcenith Smith, will accompany winners of the annual School of Music Concerto Competition in an... Read More

  23. Celebration for DePauw Champions Draws Crowd, Media Coverage

    April 5, 2013

    "Dozens of Greencastle and DePauw University community members came out Thursday evening to honor the 2013 NCAA Division III women's basketball champion... Read More

  24. Back Where It All Began

    April 5, 2013

    It is Wednesday afternoon — the regular weekly rehearsal time for the DePauw University Choir. Today, however, the choir is joined by the DePauw Chamber... Read More

  25. Katie Kraska '13 Will Study Wildlife Conservation in Indonesia as Fulbright Scholar

    April 5, 2013

    DePauw University senior Katlin "Katie" V. Kraska is the recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship and will use the award to conduct research and... Read More

  26. Albert Lund '48 Scholarships Awarded to Three Students  

    April 2, 2013

    Three DePauw University students -- senior Brent Hume, junior John Colton, and sophomore Jake Rust -- are being rewarded for their scholarship and involvement... Read More

  27. Junior JD Hoover Awarded Goldwater Scholarship

    April 2, 2013

    John David "JD" Hoover, a junior at DePauw University, is the recipient of a 2013 Goldwater Scholarship. Considered the most prestigious undergraduate... Read More

  28. Public Celebration for DePauw's National Champions Thursday

    April 1, 2013

    "The public is invited to come out and celebrate the unbeaten DePauw University women's basketball team's 2013 NCAA Division III national championship... Read More

  29. Teach For America Co-CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard '98 to Address May Graduates; Three to Receive Honorary Degrees

    April 1, 2013

    Elisa Villanueva Beard, co-chief executive officer of Teach For America and 1998 graduate of DePauw University, will return to her alma mater to deliver... Read More

  30. Sophomore Quoted in Article on Indiana Mass Transit Bill

    March 21, 2013

    An Indianapolis Business Journal story on a mass transit bill being considered by state lawmakers cites testimony from a hearing yesterday. "Richard Walsh... Read More

  31. National Champs Interviewed on TV Sports Program

    March 17, 2013

    "This is perfection," WTHR's Eric Yutzy said as he introduced three members of the national champion DePauw University women's basketball team and their... Read More

  32. Hannah Lukemeyer Wins Elite 89 Award for NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship

    March 14, 2013

    Hannah Lukemeyer, a sophomore at DePauw University, is the recipient of the Elite 89 award for the 2013 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship... Read More

  33. National Champs: DePauw Students Win 2013 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl

    March 3, 2013

    A team of DePauw University students emerged from the Seventeenth Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Championship as the national champion.  The event took place... Read More

  34. From Chopsticks to Robotics

    February 27, 2013

    As they set out for a Winter Term course in Japan, nearly two-dozen students looked forward to studying the Japanese concept of monozukuri. First, they... Read More

  35. Senior is Finalist in Grand Concours de Chant Vocal Competition

    February 27, 2013

    Tenor Lucas Wassmer, a senior voice student in the DePauw University School of Music, will perform this weekend as a finalist in the prestigious 2013 Grand... Read More

  36. Three Student-Written Plays to be Presented March 7-10

    February 27, 2013

    A trio of original plays written by three DePauw University students will be presented by DePauw Theatre, March 7 through 10. "Battle, Baby, Bird:  New... Read More

  37. Pre-Orders Now Being Accepted for 2013 Commencement DVD

    February 15, 2013

    Members of DePauw University's Class of 2013 are invited to order a permanent keepsake from a special day. DePauw will again produce a DVD of its commencement... Read More

  38. Board of Trustees Accepts $7 Million in New Gifts, Approves Construction of Phase One Improvements to Athletics Facilities

    February 4, 2013

    President Brian W. Casey announced today that the University’s Board of Trustees has approved plans to break ground on Phase One of the University’s Athletics... Read More

  39. Gift from 1982 Graduates Kenneth & Carrie Coquillette to Endow Career Preparation in Center for Student Engagement

    February 4, 2013

    President Brian W. Casey announced today that a $2 million commitment from Kenneth W. and Carrie Melind Coquillette, both 1982 graduates of DePauw, will... Read More

  40. 1958 Graduates Tim and Sharon Ubben Commit $20 Million for Need-Based Financial Aid Endowment

    February 4, 2013

    President Brian W. Casey announced today that Timothy H. and Sharon W. Ubben, both 1958 graduates of DePauw, have committed a $20 million gift to the University... Read More

  41. Setting the Pace

    January 24, 2013

    Led by a new coach and dedicated seniors, a youthful women's swimming and diving team is getting the program's next chapter off to a strong start. Read More

  42. Winter Term Debate Students Win Butler U Tournament

    January 22, 2013

    Students who are participating in the Winter Term course "The Great Debaters" won the first place debate team sweepstakes award over the weekend from the... Read More

  43. DePauw Chamber Symphony Presents "Delightful Concert" in England

    January 19, 2013

    "Tourists and passers-by were treated to a free concert from touring American students," reports This is Oxfordshire. "The Chamber Symphony orchestra from... Read More

  44. Senior Honored for Work as Volunteer Mentor

    January 4, 2013

    DePauw University senior Brittany L. Slate has been named DePauw University "Big of the Year" for 2012 by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana... Read More

  45. Indy Star">DePauw a "Great Fit" for Senior Kate Walker: Indy Star

    December 15, 2012

    "Kate Walker admits she wasn't prepared to give DePauw much of a look as she was winding down here career at Perry Meridian High School," begins a story... Indy Star">Read More

  46. Campus and Community Prepare for 2013 Relay For Life

    December 9, 2012

    The newspaper reports that the 2013 Relay is set to begin at noon on April 27, 2013.  To ensure that weather doesn't disrupt the proceedings, the event... Read More

  47. Six Student Journalists Honored by Indiana Collegiate Press Association

    December 3, 2012

    Six staff members of Indiana's oldest college newspaper, The DePauw, were honored with three awards over the weekend by the Indiana Collegiate Press Association... Read More

  48. First-Year Student Wins Indiana High School Press Association Award

    December 1, 2012

    The staff of the Mirror, the student newspaper at Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana, collected seven Indiana High School Press Association (IHSPA)... Read More

  49. DePauw is Among Nation's Top Colleges for Sending Students Abroad

    November 13, 2012

    DePauw University ranks #8 among the nation's baccalaureate institutions in the number of students who studied abroad in 2010-11, according to the 2012... Read More

  50. National TV Audience Gets Look at DePauw's People and Programs

    November 10, 2012

    "As one of the oldest college radio stations in the country, WGRE has been equipping DePauw University students with the necessary tools to find their... Read More