Alumni News

  1. Kirsten Crawford '93 Appointed City Attorney in Colorado

    March 3, 2012

    "At its regular meeting March 6, the Littleton City Council will consider approving a contract appointing Kirsten J. Crawford as Littleton City Attorney... Read More

  2. Chris McLoughlin '89 Named Publisher of Men's Journal

    March 2, 2012

    Christopher W. McLoughlin, a 1989 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed publisher of Men's Journal. He comes to the post from Redbook/Redbookmag... Read More

  3. Social Entrepreneur Kyle Smitley ’07 Here for 175th Anniversary Lecture, March 7

    March 2, 2012

    Kyle Smitley, a 2007 DePauw University graduate who was featured in Inc.’s 2009 listing of "30 Under 30: America’s Coolest Entrepreneurs," will return... Read More

  4. Jason Asbury '95 to be Featured in NJ 'Festival of Organists'

    March 1, 2012

    Jason Asbury, a 1995 graduate of DePauw University, will be among the featured performers who "will perform music ranging from Louis Marchand to Maurice... Read More

  5. Economic Perceptions, Not Numbers, Key in Presidential Contest: Scott Rasmussen '86

    February 28, 2012

    When it comes to how economic conditions affect the 2012 presidential race, "The trend is likely to be more important than the actual number," notes pollster... Read More

  6. Ed Garnes '99 Among Presenters at Georgia Tech Black Leadership Conference

    February 27, 2012

    Edward M. Garnes Jr., a 1999 graduate of DePauw University, was among the presenters at the Georgia Tech Black Leadership Conference (BLC). The event took... Read More

  7. Kathleen Jagger '75 Named Interim VP and Dean at Transylvania University

    February 25, 2012

    Kathleen S. Jagger, a 1975 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed interim vice president and dean of the college at Transylvania University... Read More

  8. "Giving Back to a Community" Key to Danny Capes '12

    February 24, 2012

    Eighteen prospective medical students came to Terre Haute, Indiana, this week to interview for 12 openings in the Indiana University School of Medicine... Read More

  9. Karega Rausch '99 Among 'Black History Makers of Today' Honorees

    February 23, 2012

    M. Karega Rausch, Indianapolis director of Stand for Children and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, is among eight individuals recognized by the McDonald's... Read More

  10. James Reynolds '81 Appointed President of Wilmington College

    February 23, 2012

    James M. Reynolds, who received a master's degree from DePauw University in 1981, has been named the eighteenth president of Wilmington College in Ohio... Read More

  11. Cummins Names Mark Sifferlen '87 VP of Ethics and Compliance

    February 21, 2012

    Mark J. Sifferlen, a 1987 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the newly-created position of vice president - ethics and compliance at... Read More

  12. James B. Stewart '73 to Present 2012 Commencement Address, Receive Kilgore Medal

    February 21, 2012

    James B. Stewart -- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, bestselling author, columnist for the New York Times and 1973 graduate of DePauw University -- will... Read More

  13. Drawing Funny

    February 20, 2012

    Illustrator and children's book author Troy Cummings '96 keeps a sense of humor in and about his work. Read More

  14. Musical Outreach of Linden Christ '05 Featured in Newspaper Story

    February 20, 2012

    "I really have a joy of performing and being able to share the music that I love with kids who wouldn’t get a chance to hear it," says Linden Christ, artistic... Read More

  15. Vernon Jordan '57 Returns to the "Second Home of My Youth" to Mark DePauw's 175th Anniversary

    February 19, 2012

    "Looking out at this audience and standing in this historic building, I am reminded that it is a wonderful, marvelous experience to return to one's alma... Read More

  16. Karega Rausch '99 One of Indy's '10 to Watch'

    February 19, 2012

    M. Karega Rausch, Indiana director of Stand for Children and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, is listed among "10 to Watch" in today's Indianapolis... Read More

  17. Story by Linda Heuring '76 in Southern Women's Review

    February 19, 2012

    A short story by Linda Heuring, a 1976 graduate of DePauw University, appears in the new Southern Women's Review.  The piece is titled "Side of Bacon."... Read More

  18. See and Hear Sunday's Address by Vernon Jordan '57 Via Webcast

    February 18, 2012

    Tomorrow evening's inaugural 175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture, which will be presented by Vernon Jordan, can be seen anywhere in the world... Read More

  19. Gretchen Cryer '57 Directs Off-Broadway Production of Relative Pitch

    February 17, 2012

    "Cherry Lane Theatre's award-winning Mentor Project will begin its 13th season with Elizabeth Rose's one-woman musical, Relative Pitch, beginning Feb.... Read More

  20. Presidential Candidates' Debates Offer Little for Voters, Opines Lee Hamilton '52

    February 16, 2012

    "Some prominent Republicans are worried that the nonstop series of GOP debates has done their party more harm than good by showcasing all the differences... Read More

  21. Derek Empie '95 & Sarah Moore '01 Among Indy's 'Forty Under 40'

    February 14, 2012

    Two DePauw University graduates -- Derek Empie '95 and Sarah S. Moore '01 -- are among the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" for 2012. The... Read More

  22. 2004 Grads Jason Becker & Brandon Sokol Co-Found Remember.com

    February 12, 2012

    "The preservation of the world's memories" is the stated goal of Jason Becker and Brandon Sokol and their new enterprise, Remember.com. "The 2004 DePauw... Read More

  23. Elizabeth Thompson '05 Joins Arnstein & Lehr LLP

    February 9, 2012

    Elizabeth Anne Thompson, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the Chicago-based law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP as an associate in the firm's... Read More

  24. Courtney Kurland '87 is Midwest Sales Director at 33Across

    February 8, 2012

    Courtney (Olds) Kurland, a 1987 graduate of DePauw University, has joined 33Across as midwest sales director. Read More

  25. Prof. Alex Kondonassis '52 Authors Global Economic Development: The Evolution of Theory and Practice

    February 7, 2012

    The book "illuminates global economic development in a fresh, concise and clear manner," according to a synopsis. Read More

  26. Vernon Jordan '57 Presents First 175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture on February 19  

    February 7, 2012

    In conjunction with the celebration of its 175th anniversary -- which began January 10 and continues for eighteen months -- DePauw University will welcome... Read More

  27. John Lawrence '95 Joins Slingshot SEO as VP of Applications Development

    February 6, 2012

    John A. Lawrence, a 1995 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Slingshot SEO as vice president of applications development. A computer science major... Read More

  28. Andrew Bever '08 Impacting Young Scholars Through Teaching Fellowship

    February 6, 2012

    Andrew Bever, a physics teacher at Indiana's Logansport High School, "is a 2008 graduate of DePauw University and is working on his master’s degree in... Read More

  29. Michael Pagano '92 is Candidate for Indiana Supreme Court Seat

    February 6, 2012

    "At age 41, Lake County Magistrate Michael Pagano is the youngest of 15 candidates seeking to replace retiring Chief Justice Randall Shepard on the Indiana... Read More

  30. Glenn Davis '79 Elected Vice Chair of LCA's Academy of Antitrust Law

    February 5, 2012

    Glenn E. Davis, an attorney at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman L.C. and 1979 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected vice chair of the Academy of Antitrust... Read More

  31. Comics that Teach by Prof. Jay Hosler '89 are Praised

    February 4, 2012

    Clan Apis, Jay Hosler's "collection of comic books illustrating the life of a honey bee (is) both a delightful read and a superb leaching tool," exclaims... Read More

  32. DePauw Volunteers Making Indy-Hosted Super Bowl One to Remember

    February 4, 2012

    Stephanie Dietz, a 1972 graduate of DePauw University, "is one of 8,000 Super Bowl volunteers helping create a positive experience for fans and a super... Read More

  33. Al Jazeera's Nisreen El-Shamayleh '04 Discusses Dangers of Reporting from the Middle East

    February 3, 2012

    "Jordanian journalist Nisreen El-Shamayleh was recently taught how best to stay safe when covering events in the world’s hot spots," begins a story published... Read More

  34. Pulitzer Prize-Winner James B. Stewart '73 Discusses Tangled Webs in Indiana Speech

    February 3, 2012

    In a speech in Terre Haute last night, bestselling author and award-winning journalist James B. Stewart '73 said that "the problem of perjury is nothing... Read More

  35. Dave Lawrence '90 Leads Public Art Initiative for Super Bowl XLVI

    February 2, 2012

    "Public art and football may make strange bedfellows, but the Arts Council’s president and chief executive, Dave Lawrence, said that the city used the... Read More

  36. Students Contribute to Recently Published Heart Regeneration Study

    February 2, 2012

    Six students in Prof. Pascal Lafontant's lab contributed to an article about how a small fish regenerates its heart tissue. Read More

  37. Barbara Banker '63 to Receive School District's 'Award of Excellence'

    February 1, 2012

    Barbara (Smith) Banker, director of community services for School District 200 in Woodstock, Illinois, and 1963 graduate of DePauw University, will be... Read More

  38. Social Entrepreneurship of Three Young Alums Spotlighted in Newspaper

    February 1, 2012

    Johnny Buchta "developed True Hero Ties with two friends he met at Indiana's DePauw University: Matt Newill and Ryan Tinker," notes a story in Illinois'... Read More

  39. Performing Arts Series Presents Piano-Organ Concert Tuesday

    February 1, 2012

    Bridging the gap between traditional piano and organ repertoire -- with original advances to more contemporary and popular genres -- Martin Ellis, on the... Read More

  40. Sean Surrisi '99 Appointed City Attorney

    February 1, 2012

    Sean M. Surrisi, a 1999 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed city attorney for Plymouth, Indiana. Read More

  41. Super Bowl Party Fills Supper Bowls

    January 31, 2012

    Lya Kostroski Hurst '05 helps fight hunger through one of the biggest Super Bowl parties of the year. Read More

  42. Bud Walters '63 on Cover of Radio Ink

    January 31, 2012

    "Cromwell Group President Bud Walters is perhaps the definitive successful small-market operator," begins an article in the January 23 issue of Radio Ink... Read More

  43. Katie Wahl '98 Joins Dysinger & Associates LLP

    January 30, 2012

    Katrina L. "Katie" Wahl, a 1998 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Dysinger & Associates LLP in Tipp City, Ohio, and is focusing her practice on... Read More

  44. Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Questions Relevance of Super Bowl's Halftime Show

    January 29, 2012

    "It seems ridiculous to think a music concert would fill its intermission break with a few downs of live football on the stage," begins a column by Jeff... Read More

  45. Community Service of Roger Mattes '80 Noted in Newspaper

    January 29, 2012

    "It is truly a joy for Roger Mattes Jr., president of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons, to be involved in the community," begins a profile published in... Read More

  46. Lorraine Martin '84 Takes New VP Post at Lockheed Martin

    January 27, 2012

    Lorraine Martin, a 1984 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president and deputy for the F-35 program at Lockheed Martin Corporation... Read More

  47. Bill Carroll '73 Elected Board Chair of American Chemical Society

    January 26, 2012

    William F. Carroll Jr., a vice president at Occidental Chemical Corp. and 1973 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected board chairman of the nonprofit... Read More

  48. Steve Sear '87 One of Business Travel Industry's '25 Most Influential Executives'

    January 26, 2012

    Steve Sear, senior vice president of global sales for Delta Airlines and 1987 graduate of DePauw University, is one of Business Travel News' "25 Most Influential... Read More

  49. Eve Wright '96 Elected to USA Track & Field Board

    January 23, 2012

    Eve Wright, vice president and associate general counsel for the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat and 1996 graduate of DePauw University, has... Read More

  50. Michael Hays '99 Joins Tuesley Hall Konopa LLP

    January 23, 2012

    Michael J. Hays, a 1999 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Tuesley Hall Konopa, a law firm in South Bend, Indiana. Read More