Alumni News

  1. General Mills' Steve Sanger '68 One of Five Finalists for 'CEO of the Year'

    December 21, 2006

    Stephen W. Sanger, chairman and CEO of General Mills, Inc. and a 1968 graduate of DePauw University, was one of five finalists for MarketWatch.com's "CEO... Read More

  2. NFL Covering Itself is "Problematic," Says Media Ethicist Bob Steele '69

    December 19, 2006

    "It is problematic for the league to be covering itself," says Bob Steele, Nelson Poynter Scholar for Journalism Values at Florida's Poynter Institute... Read More

  3. "US Approach Must Be Changed" in Iraq, Asserts Study Group Co-Chair Lee Hamilton '52

    December 19, 2006

    "The immediate impact of our work has been to shift the terms of the debate," writes the co-chair of the Iraq Study Group, Lee Hamilton. In an Indianapolis... Read More

  4. Transparency and Personal Responsibility Needed in Health Care, Writes FSSA Chief Mitch Roob '83

    December 18, 2006

    "Who would buy a gallon of gas or a new car without knowing the price?," asks E. Mitchell Roob, secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration... Read More

  5. Richard Gwyn Davies '63 Authors Swords at Culver

    December 17, 2006

    Richard Gwyn Davies, a teacher at Culver Military Academy and 1963 graduate of DePauw University, has published Swords at Culver. "The cornfields of Northern... Read More

  6. Bestselling Author John Jakes '53 Helps Spread Holiday Cheer

    December 17, 2006

    A South Carolina resident "was amused to see superstar author John Jakes ringing a Salvation Army bell outside a Hilton Head Island supermarket," notes... Read More

  7. Epidemiologist Kenrad Nelson '54 Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

    December 16, 2006

    Kenrad E. Nelson, professor of epidemiology, international health and medicine in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University and... Read More

  8. Mary Meeker '81 Cited in Story Examining How Internet is Changing Video Distribution

    December 15, 2006

    "At the recent Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco, Mary Meeker, an Internet analyst at the investment bank Morgan Stanley, defined three different categories... Read More

  9. Award-Winning Author Richard Peck '56 Praised in Washington Post and Cleveland Plain Dealer

    December 14, 2006

    A Cleveland Plain Dealer review of Destination: Unexpected, a collection of short stories for young readers, notes, "One of the most delightful stories... Read More

  10. George Rehnquist '64 to Chair Vincennes University Foundation Board

    December 14, 2006

    George R. Rehnquist, a retired attorney and 1964 graduate of DePauw University, "has been appointed as the new chairman of the Vincennes University Foundation... Read More

  11. Prof. Clarenda Phillips '92 Appointed Department Chair at Morehead State

    December 13, 2006

    Clarenda M. Phillips, associate professor of sociology, has been named chair of the department of sociology, social work and criminology at Morehead State... Read More

  12. Indiana Governor Praises His "Proven, Talented" New BMV Chief, Ron Stiver '96

    December 12, 2006

    "He's just a great listener and a proven, talented business executive," says Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels of the man he appointed commissioner of the... Read More

  13. David Cryer '58 and Phantom of the Opera Maintain Record-Setting Broadway Run

    December 10, 2006

    David Cryer, a 1958 graduate of DePauw University, continues in his role in the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera, Playbill reports. Cryer, who... Read More

  14. Iraq Study Group's Lee Hamilton '52 and Vernon Jordan '57 Continue to Make Headlines

    December 10, 2006

    Two of the ten members of the Iraq Study Group continue to dominate headlines, four days after the panel issued its recommendations to President Bush.... Read More

  15. James B. Stewart '73 Writes of His Late Father's 'Common Sense' Approach to Life and Investing

    December 9, 2006

    James B. Stewart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and 1973 graduate of DePauw University, offers a tribute to his father and investment advice to... Read More

  16. Ed Garnes '99 Contributes Essay to Not In My Family: AIDS in the African-American Community

    December 9, 2006

    The new book, Not In My Family: AIDS in the African-American Community, includes essays from a wide range of individuals, including U.S. Representative... Read More

  17. History Channel Program Spotlights WWII Hero Alex Vraciu '41

    December 8, 2006

    Alex Vraciu, the celebrated World War II Navy pilot and 1941 graduate of DePauw University, is featured in an episode of the History Channel series Dogfights... Read More

  18. Barbara Kingsolver '77 Contributes to Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape

    December 8, 2006

    Barbara Kingsolver, bestselling author and 1977 graduate of DePauw University, is among "an extraordinary roster of writers-of-place" who contribute to... Read More

  19. Phil Wendel '86, Scott Skiles and Teammates Reunite to Celebrate 1982 State HS Basketball Championship

    December 7, 2006

    Phil Wendel '86 and his teammates reunited "Tuesday night at Plymouth High School (where) the community welcomed home a group of heroes that won the 1982... Read More

  20. Jon Robert Cart '86 Appointed Associate Dean at Rowan University, Releases New CD

    December 7, 2006

    Jon Robert Cart, a 1986 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed associate dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts at Rowan University... Read More

  21. As Iraq Study Group Issues Recommendations, Co-Chair Lee Hamilton '52 is Profiled in New York Times

    December 6, 2006

    Lee H. Hamilton's "disdain for partisan battle, often to the annoyance of fellow Democrats, and his willingness to work toward compromise on national security... Read More

  22. "DePauw Was a Great Experience," Mellencamp Collaborator Mike Wanchic '74 Tells Newspaper

    December 6, 2006

    "For me, DePauw was a great experience," musician Mike Wanchic tells the Banner-Graphic of Greencastle. "It allowed me to meet great musicians and grow... Read More

  23. Tim Tindall '89 One of Rochester, NY's 'Forty Under 40'

    December 6, 2006

    Timothy J. Tindall, a principal in Alesco Advisors LLC and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, is among the "Forty Under 40" for 2006 in New York's Rochester... Read More

  24. "Evenhanded" Lee Hamilton '52 in Spotlight as Iraq Study Group Prepares to Release Report

    December 5, 2006

    "Television cameras dogged former Rep. Lee Hamilton last week as reporters pushed for details about the Iraq Study Group he co-chairs," begins an Indianapolis... Read More

  25. '86 Grads Phil Vieke and Phil Wendel on Basketball Hall of Fame 'Silver Anniversary Team'

    December 5, 2006

    Tim Vieke and Phil Wendel (pictured) -- both 1986 graduates of DePauw University -- are among 13 men "named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2007... Read More

  26. Entrepreneur Angie Hicks '95 Now Keeping 'List' in 83 Cities

    December 5, 2006

    "They feel a social obligation to report about their experience," Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List and 1995 graduate of DePauw University, says... Read More

  27. Lifelong Volunteer Sue Anne (Stames) Gilroy '70 Featured in Indianapolis Star

    December 4, 2006

    "I have always been a volunteer," Sue Anne (Stames) Gilroy, executive director and vice president of development of the St. Vincent Foundation and 1970... Read More

  28. DePauw Experience "Seminal" for "Rare Artist" Bing Davis '59

    December 4, 2006

    "Every once in a while, you'll find an artist who's equally good at pottery and sculpture, or painting and photography, or installation art and assemblage... Read More

  29. Indiana FSSA Chief Mitch Roob '83 Making Headlines with Plan to Privatize Programs

    December 3, 2006

    "Mitch Roob, secretary of the state's Family and Socials Services Administration, was one happy man Wednesday as [Indiana Governor Mitch] Daniels announced... Read More

  30. Song with DePauw Roots Recounted in Newspaper Article

    December 3, 2006

    A story in Indiana's Chesterton Tribune detailing some of the "treasures" of the Westchester Township History Museum notes, "The most recent item is the... Read More

  31. Tony DeVarco '83 Named to Judge Technology Innovation Competition

    December 2, 2006

    Tony B. DeVarco, corporate alliance manager at Symantec Corporation and 1983 graduate of DePauw University, has been selected as one of five judges for... Read More

  32. Film Cast by Matthew Lessall '93 Selected for Sundance Festival

    December 1, 2006

    Rocket Science, a movie that was cast by 1993 DePauw University graduate Matthew Lessall, has been selected for the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, where... Read More

  33. John Jakes '53 Among Organizers of International Mystery Writers' Festival

    December 1, 2006

    "John Jakes, who holds the record of the first author to have three books on the New York Times' best-seller list in a single year with The Kent Family... Read More

  34. Scott Decker '72 Launches Arizona State West's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

    November 30, 2006

    "Arizona State University West officially launched its School of Criminology and Criminal Justice last week," reports today's edition of the Glendale Star... Read More

  35. Lee Hamilton '52 and Iraq Study Group to Announce Recommendations December 6

    November 29, 2006

    "A bipartisan commission, under pressure to offer a U.S. exit strategy for the increasingly unpopular war in Iraq, has reached a consensus and will announce... Read More

  36. Mike Wanchic '74 Contributes to Another John Mellencamp Record

    November 28, 2006

    Mike Wanchic -- recording artist, producer, songwriter and member of DePauw University's Class of 1974 -- continues his long affiliation with John Mellencamp... Read More

  37. Deborah Daniels '73 Named President of Sagamore Institute for Policy Research

    November 28, 2006

    Deborah J. Daniels, a 1973 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed president of the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research (SIPR), effective... Read More

  38. Chicago Tribune Profile">"Wise Man" Lee Hamilton '52 is Subject of Chicago Tribune Profile

    November 27, 2006

    The Chicago Tribune labels Lee Hamilton, a 1952 graduate of DePauw University, one of America's "wise men... a storied but shrinking club trusted for the... Chicago Tribune Profile">Read More

  39. Like Father, Like Son, Reports Indianapolis Star of Rob Doyle '82

    November 26, 2006

    An Indianapolis Star story on Rob Doyle Jr., the junior quarterback for Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, cites a name that Tigers football fans... Read More

  40. Eileen Simmons '72 Tapped to Lead Library System in Everett, WA

    November 24, 2006

    Eileen D. Simmons, a 1972 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed director of the public library system in Everett, Washington. "The five-member... Read More

  41. Dick Tomey '60 Leads Football Turnaround at San Jose State

    November 22, 2006

    "It's incredible how far we've come in a year and a half," says San Jose State University head football coach Dick Tomey. The 1960 DePauw University graduate... Read More

  42. Susan Furgeson '87 Appointed Executive Director of Blue River Community Foundation

    November 18, 2006

    Susan (Mann) Furgeson, a 1987 graduate of DePauw University, will become the new executive director of the Blue River Community Foundation effective December... Read More

  43. G. Kim Wincup '66 Appointed Chairman of Defense Department's Reserve Forces Policy Board

    November 17, 2006

    The United States Department of Defense today announced the appointment of G. Kim Wincup, a 1966 graduate of DePauw University, as chairman of the Reserve... Read More

  44. Tiffany Madden Lundquist '93 Takes Communications Post at AARP Maryland

    November 17, 2006

    Tiffany Madden Lundquist, a 1993 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed associate state director for communications at AARP Maryland. In this... Read More

  45. Reader's Digest">Tim Collins '78 and Ripplewood Holdings Acquire "Rich Heritage" of Reader's Digest

    November 16, 2006

    "We are very excited to reach this agreement to acquire Reader's Digest, a truly wonderful company with a broad array of global assets and growth businesses... Reader's Digest">Read More

  46. Elizabeth Crouch '04 Receives Prestigious NIH/Oxford/Cambridge Scholarship

    November 16, 2006

    "I'm very proud of my degree from DePauw, and appreciative of the outstanding experiences I had there," says Elizabeth Crouch, a 2004 graduate of the University... Read More

  47. UN's Karen Koning AbuZayd '63 to Deliver Commencement Address to 2007 Graduates

    November 15, 2006

    Karen Koning AbuZayd, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and 1963 graduate of DePauw University, will deliver the... Read More

  48. Starbucks and USA President Jim Alling '83 Gear Up for Holiday Season

    November 15, 2006

    With items like egg nog latte and peppermint mocha frapuccino added to its menu, Starbucks does see an increase in sales over the holidays, says Jim Alling... Read More

  49. Kathy Vrabeck '85 Elected to AVP, Inc. Board

    November 14, 2006

    Kathy (Patterson) Vrabeck, former president of Activision Publishing and 1985 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected to the board of directors... Read More

  50. Holiday Card by Aimee Guest Hucek '78 Part of Museum of Modern Art's 2006 Collection

    November 14, 2006

    "Penguins," a three-dimensional die-cut card by Aimee Guest Hucek, a 1978 graduate of DePauw University, has been selected for inclusion in the Museum... Read More