Alumni News

  1. Rev. Ericka Parkinson Kilbourne '98 Appointed Pastor of Indiana Church

    May 22, 2011

    The Rev. Ericka Parkinson Kilbourne, a 1998 graduate of DePauw University, is the new pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City, Indiana... Read More

  2. UK's Guardian Cites Prof. Jeff McCall '76 in Article on Oprah Winfrey's Impact

    May 19, 2011

    The end of Oprah Winfrey's daily television program "will bring down the curtain on a phenomenon that has dominated the U.S. popular cultural landscape... Read More

  3. Boston's Heather Unruh '89 Receives Emmy Award

    May 18, 2011

    Heather Unruh, evening news anchor at Boston's WCVB-TV and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, was among the winners at the 34th Boston/New England Emmy... Read More

  4. Six Terms are Enough for Indiana County Commissioner Steve Holt '70

    May 18, 2011

    "Seven terms seems like a bit much," says Steve Holt, a 1970 DePauw University graduate who announced yesterday that he will not seek re-election next... Read More

  5. Lee Hamilton '52 Speaks on 'Civility in Civics' Tonight in Muncie

    May 17, 2011

    "'Civility in Civics,' one of the top priorities of the Muncie Action Plan, is the title of a speech to be given today by former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton... Read More

  6. Karen Kennedy '92 Takes Posts at Master Chorale of South Florida & U of Miami

    May 16, 2011

    Karen Kennedy, a 1992 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed artistic director of the Master Chorale of South Florida. She comes to the post... Read More

  7. Indianapolis Star Examines Personal Philosophies of Brad Stevens '99

    May 15, 2011

    "I've always said that part of growth is just doing it every day," Butler University head men's basketball coach Brad Stevens tells the Indianapolis Star... Read More

  8. Arts Administrator Brian Hersh '99 Featured in Florida Newspaper

    May 14, 2011

    The transition of Brian Hersh from musician to arts administrator is featured in a story published by Florida's Longboat Key Observer.  Hersh, a 1999 graduate... Read More

  9. Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Assesses TV's Jim Lehrer for Christian Science Monitor

    May 13, 2011

    "The announcement that veteran PBS newsman Jim Lehrer is calling it quits -- sort of, eventually -- touched off a wave of appreciation for his unprecedented... Read More

  10. Prof. Katie Farnsworth '93 Receives Grant to Study 19th Century Shipwrecks

    May 12, 2011

    Katherine L. Farnsworth, assistant professor in the department of geoscience at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 1993 graduate of DePauw University... Read More

  11. TV Reporter Corey McConnell '03 Leaving Cincy Fox Affiliate

    May 12, 2011

    "Reporter Corey McConnell leaves WXIX-TV on May 24 after six years," notes Cincinnati Enquirer media columnist John Kiesewetter.  A 2003 graduate of DePauw University... Read More

  12. Facebook's Efforts to Verify Identities of Members Praised by Mark Roesler '78

    May 12, 2011

    A story on an Indianapolis attorney named Mark Zuckerberg -- who shares the same name as the founder of Facebook and briefly had his account suspended... Read More

  13. Tony Winner Alice Ripley '85 Takes Next to Normal to the Nation

    May 11, 2011

    "There are about 60 square blocks of the United States in which Alice Ripley is a superstar," begins an article in the Pioneer Press of Minnesota's Twin... Read More

  14. Heather Hitchens '91 is American Theatre Wing's New Executive Director

    May 11, 2011

    Heather Hitchens, a 1991 graduate of DePauw University, was today announced as the American Theatre Wing's new executive director. The American Theatre... Read More

  15. Phillip Trammell '76 Joins Texas Woman's University as Development Officer

    May 11, 2011

    Philip W. Trammell, a 1976 graduate of DePauw University, "has been named Texas Woman's University's new development officer for major gifts and planned... Read More

  16. James B. Stewart '73 to Write Column for the New York Times

    May 10, 2011

    "James B. Stewart, a distinguished, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, will write a business column for the New York Times' 'Business... Read More

  17. Annie Corley '82 on 'Regi Darnell', Her Character in AMC's The Killing

    May 10, 2011

    "I ride horses and work at a really big stable when I'm not doing the TV and movie stuff, so I loved the fact that she wears a baseball cap and lives on... Read More

  18. Lee Hamilton '52 Discusses Post-bin Laden War on Terror with TV Station

    May 10, 2011

    "You kill the leader, it doesn't kill the movement," says Lee Hamilton of the recent death of Osama bin Laden.  Hamilton, who co-chaired the 9/11 Commission... Read More

  19. Vernon Jordan '57 to Address Graduates at IU School of Law - Indianapolis

    May 9, 2011

    Attorney, civil rights legend and presidential adviser Vernon E. Jordan Jr. will provide the principal address at Saturday's commencement exercises for... Read More

  20. Anjie Britton '92 Assumes Executive Director Post at TriHealth

    May 7, 2011

    Anjie Britton, a 1992 graduate of DePauw University, has joined TriHealth in Avondale, Ohio as executive director - marketing services. Read More

  21. CBS' Choice of Scott Pelley as Lead Anchor is Solid, Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76

    May 4, 2011

    By replacing the current anchor of its evening news broadcast, Katie Couric, with 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, "CBS is positioning itself for... Read More

  22. Angie Hicks '95 to Address Venture Club of Indiana

    May 4, 2011

    Angie Hicks, founder and chief marketing officer of Angie's List and 1995 graduate of DePauw University, will address the Venture Club of Indiana tomorrow... Read More

  23. Budget Deal Illustrates "Exactly Backward" Legislative Process, Opines Lee Hamilton '52

    May 4, 2011

    The recent budget deal that led to $38 billion in spending cuts and averted a government shutdown had a serious flaw, in the view of Lee Hamilton, "the... Read More

  24. TV's Heather Unruh '89 to be Honored at June 1 Boston Fundraiser

    May 3, 2011

    Heather Unruh, evening news anchor at Boston's WCVB-TV and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, is among 100 individuals who will be honored at a June 1... Read More

  25. John Herrick '10 Joins Montana's New Media Broadcasters

    May 3, 2011

    John Herrick, a 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has joined New Media Broadcasters, a group of four radio stations in Havre, Montana.  Herrick's... Read More

  26. Prof. Greg Schwipps '95 to Discuss His Award-Winning Novel

    May 2, 2011

    "This Tuesday, the Putnam County Library will host a DePauw associate professor as a part of its 'Conversation with the Author' series," begins a story... Read More

  27. Killing of bin Laden a "Very Large Psychological Blow to al-Qaeda," Says Lee Hamilton '52

    May 2, 2011

    "This is a very large psychological blow to al-Qaeda because he was their leader, their symbolic leader, and they looked to him for inspiration with his... Read More

  28. Book by Prof. Jon Cryer '61 Now Available in Chinese

    May 2, 2011

    Time Series Analysis with Applications in R, which is co-authored by Jonathan D. Cryer, a 1961 graduate of DePauw University, has been translated into... Read More

  29. Dick Johnson '76 to Emcee Friday Event in Chicago Suburbs

    May 2, 2011

    Dick Johnson, news reporter and anchor for Chicago's WMAQ-TV/NBC5 and 1976 graduate of DePauw University, will serve as master of ceremonies at a Friday... Read More

  30. James B. Stewart '73 to Discuss His New Book at Friday St. Louis Event

    May 1, 2011

    James B. Stewart, Pulitzer Prize-winning financial reporter and author and 1973 graduate of DePauw University, will discuss his new book, Tangled Webs:... Read More

  31. Student Describes Teacher Duane Nickell '80 as an "Incredible Individual"

    April 30, 2011

    "The first thing that comes to most people's minds when they hear physics is, 'Boring!' Then again, most people have never had Dr. Nickell as a teacher... Read More

  32. Dave Hoover '67 Inducted Into Boulder County Business Hall of Fame

    April 29, 2011

    R. David Hoover, chairman of Ball Corporation and 1967 graduate of DePauw University, is among six people inducted this week into the Boulder County Business... Read More

  33. LA Times Story on Trump/NBC Flap Quotes Prof. Bob Steele '69

    April 29, 2011

    A story in today's Los Angeles Times, detailing criticism leveled against NBC by an MSNBC commentator over the handling of Donald Trump, includes comments... Read More

  34. Norman Leonard '78 Receives Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship Award

    April 28, 2011

    Norman H. Leonard, environmental science teacher at Pike High School in Indianapolis and 1978 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of a 2011... Read More

  35. AP">President's Nominee for Defense Secretary is "Very Pragmatic," Lee Hamilton '52 Tells AP

    April 28, 2011

    "His approach to problems is very pragmatic," Lee Hamilton says of Leon Panetta, President Barack Obama's choice to serve as the nation's next Secretary... AP">Read More

  36. William Tucker '74 Honored by University of South Carolina Aiken

    April 27, 2011

    William H. Tucker, a senior partner in the Aiken, South Carolina office of Hull Barrett PC and 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been honored with... Read More

  37. Dave Morris '83 Joins Grubb & Ellis as Sr. VP

    April 27, 2011

    David A. Morris, a 1983 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) as senior vice president and is leading the real estate... Read More

  38. Efforts of Kathy Hubbard '74 to Break Cultural Barriers Featured in Magazine

    April 27, 2011

    The work of Kathy Hubbard to break down cultural barriers through her non-profit, non-partisan organization, the Bridges of Understanding Foundation, is... Read More

  39. Larry Spears '78 Publishes The Spirit of Servant-Leadership

    April 26, 2011

    Larry C. Spears, a 1978 graduate of DePauw University, is co-editor of The Spirit of Servant-Leadership. In the book, published by Paulist Press, Spears... Read More

  40. Business Week">New Book by James B. Stewart '73 "An Extraordinary Forensic Analysis": Business Week

    April 25, 2011

    "James B. Stewart's engrossing new book," Tangled Webs: How False Statements Are Undermining America: From Martha Stewart to Bernie Madoff, "is an extraordinary... Business Week">Read More

  41. Article on Franchising Features Courtney Galyan '04

    April 24, 2011

    Courtney Galyan, a member of DePauw University's Class of 2004, "spent his 20s in the buttoned-up world of commercial real estate working on the East Coast... Read More

  42. Pat Echeverria '01 Takes Head Football Coaching Job at Indiana HS

    April 22, 2011

    "Pat Echeverria never has been a head coach but should know a thing or two about rebuilding football programs as he takes over at Eastern Hancock," begins... Read More

  43. Randall Curran '76 Joins RDA Holding's Board

    April 21, 2011

    Randall E. Curran, chief executive officer of ITC^Deltacom Inc. and 1976 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected to the board of directors of RDA... Read More

  44. Today">Lying is a "National Crisis," Bestselling Author James B. Stewart '73 Says on NBC's Today

    April 19, 2011

    In his new book, James B. Stewart  says, "I look at people at the pinnacle of their profession -- Martha Stewart, Scooter Libby, Barry Bonds, Bernie Madoff... Today">Read More

  45. Karin Zuckerman '84 is New Director of Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center

    April 19, 2011

    Karin A. Zuckerman, a 1984 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed director of the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Previously... Read More

  46. Scott Morehead '83 Joins RIESTER as Executive Director of Media

    April 19, 2011

    Scott A. Morehead, a 1983 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed executive director of media at RIESTER, one of the largest independent advertising... Read More

  47. "Promising" Research on Autism by Craig Erickson '99 is Highlighted

    April 19, 2011

    "In small, early clinical trials, adults and children with autism and Fragile X syndrome have shown improved communication and social behavior when treated... Read More

  48. We Each Can Play a Role in Ending Child Abuse & Neglect, Writes James Payne '68

    April 18, 2011

    "It seems nearly every day we hear news stories about child abuse, neglect, abandonment and even death," according to James W. Payne, director of the Indiana... Read More

  49. 'Rising Star' Craig Erickson '99 Profiled in Indianapolis Star

    April 17, 2011

    After a high school experience volunteering at a camp for special-needs children, "I knew I wanted to be a physician and that I wanted to work with persons with... Read More

  50. Tangled Webs">Pulitzer Prize-Winner James B. Stewart '73 Examines "Perjury Epidemic" in Tangled Webs

    April 17, 2011

    The latest book by bestselling author James B. Stewart, a 1973 graduate of DePauw University, is a "newsbreaking investigation of our era's most high-profile... Tangled Webs">Read More