Alumni News

  1. State Department's Keri Maloney '94 Featured in Hometown Newspaper

    March 12, 2012

    "She majored in history. Then pursued being a apart of history," reports the Star of Auburn, Indiana, on Keri Maloney, a 1994 graduate of DePauw University... Read More

  2. Miami Heat VP Eve Wright '96 Among SportsBusiness Journal's 'Forty Under 40'

    March 12, 2012

    Eve Wright '96vice president and associate general counsel for the NBA's Miami Heat, is listed among SportsBusiness Journal's "Forty Under 40." Read More

  3. Newspaper Recalls Inauguration of President Clyde Wildman '13 75 Years Ago

    March 11, 2012

    The "Remember When" column in today's Evansville Courier & Press notes that on this day in 1937 the newspaper reported, "Dr. Clyde E. Wildman was formally... Read More

  4. Tusha Mittal '06 Honored for Her Reporting

    March 9, 2012

    Tusha Mittal, a reporter in the Kolkata (Calcutta) news bureau of Tehelka, a weekly news magazine in India, is the 2012 recipient of the Chameli Devi Jain... Read More

  5. Frank Portolese '75 Profiled in Just Jazz Guitar

    March 9, 2012

    "Frank Portolese is a jazz guitarist with a voice uniquely his own," begins a piece published in Just Jazz Guitar. "His guitar playing reflects a deep... Read More

  6. Kelly Elmore '01 Joins Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

    March 9, 2012

    Kelly C. Elmore, a 2001 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit and will serve in the law firm's Chicago office in the Community... Read More

  7. Meghan Wolfgram '11 Creates Lure Coursing Organization

    March 8, 2012

    Meghan Wolfgram, a 2011 graduate of DePauw University, "is the brains behind Lure Course Brevard, an organization she put together late last year to encourage... Read More

  8. Soccer Coach Nick Noel '07 Moving to Indiana HS

    March 7, 2012

    Nick Noel, a 2007 graduate of DePauw University, has been named the boy's soccer coach at  Lawrence North High School, reports the Indianapolis Star. "Noel... Read More

  9. Fox Anchor Bret Baier '92 Featured in Charlotte Observer

    March 7, 2012

    Bret Baier, Fox News Channel anchor and 1992 graduate of DePauw University, "is at the forefront of Fox's political coverage this year and will be one... Read More

  10. Brad Brownell '91 Preps Clemson for Regular Season Finale

    March 4, 2012

    "Brad Brownell earned a history degree from DePauw University. However, he must have taken a theater class or two, because he knows how to build drama... Read More

  11. Brad Stevens '99 Ties 61-Year-Old NCAA Coaching Record

    March 3, 2012

    Brad Stevens, head men's basketball coach at Butler University and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, reached a milestone with the Bulldogs' 71-49 victory... Read More

  12. NY Times Spotlights Entrepreneurial Success of Angie Hicks '95

    March 3, 2012

    A New York Times story today on the success of Angie's List notes, "The company was born in 1995, when Angie Hicks, a newly minted graduate from DePauw... Read More

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. "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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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