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Media Fellow Headed to London to Assist NBC with Olympics Coverage
June 21, 2012
"Carter McKay, 21, isn’t an Olympic athlete, but during the course of the 2012 summer games next month, she will be competing in her own decathlon of interview... Read More
Prof. George Thornton '62 Hopes to Become Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel
June 21, 2012
"George Thornton's whole life has led to this moment," reports KMGH, the ABC affiliate in Denver. "Actually, make that a moment sometime between July 10... Read More
Eric Schurr '80 Joins Bit9 as Chief Marketing Officer
June 21, 2012
Eric L. Schurr, a 1980 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed chief marketing officer at Bit9. Read More
Two Professors Contribute to Camp for Young Musicians
June 20, 2012
Two DePauw University School of Music professors -- Eric Edberg and Orcenith Smith -- are spending this week mentoring young Indianapolis musicians. The... Read More
Matt Ense Named DePauw Women's Swimming and Diving Coach
June 20, 2012
Matt Ense, assistant swimming and diving coach at Denison University, has been named DePauw's head women's swimming and diving coach Read More
Prof. Katya Kramer-Lapin Performs for Greencastle Summer Music Festival
June 19, 2012
Katya Kramer-Lapin (piano), part-time accompanist and part-time assistant professor of music at DePauw University, and her husband, Matvey Lapin (violin)... Read More
The Team That Bretscher Built
June 19, 2012
Mary M. Bretscher began building a successful women’s swimming and diving program from the ground up 37 years ago Read More
Case Nafziger '12 is Semifinalist in National Vocal Competition
June 19, 2012
Case M. Nafziger, a May 2012 graduate of DePauw University, is among 18 competitors who will take part in the semifinals of the inaugural National Association... Read More
Sights and Sighs
June 18, 2012
Hoping for an "Aha!" moment, DePauw students and professors look for answers in a pair of psychology studies. Read More
Voters to Choose Between "Two Very Different Approaches to Wielding Power": Lee Hamilton '52
June 18, 2012
"Political campaigns are not just about who will govern, but also about the candidates' vision and how they plan to achieve it," writes Lee Hamilton, veteran... Read More
New Novel by Barbara Kingsolver '77 Set for November Release
June 17, 2012
"The book is about catastrophe and disaster and the psychological triggers that lead us to look at evidence and accept or deny what we’ve seen," Barbara... Read More
Star Columnist Writes of NYC Vernon Jordan '57/Dan Quayle '69 Event
June 16, 2012
"DePauw University alums former Vice President Dan Quayle and civil rights activist Vernon Jordan Jr. were on hand to celebrate their alma mater’s 175th... Read More
Sara Mummey '04 is Executive Director of Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
June 16, 2012
"Like her first year as operations manager and assistant director with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Sara Mummey’s first two months as executive director... Read More
Newspaper Welcomes Rising Senior as Pulliam Intern
June 15, 2012
Nana Aduba-Amoah, who will be a senior at DePauw University this fall, has "always had a passion for writing," notes the Journal Review of Crawfordsville... Read More
Carl Frank '10 Named a Resident Artist for Florentine Opera Company
June 14, 2012
Carl Frank, a baritone and 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has been named a resident artist for the Florentine Opera Company's 2012-13 Studio Program... Read More
Archaeological Dig Aims to Unearth Artifacts from Minshall Laboratory
June 14, 2012
"Without an Indiana Jones fur fedora anywhere in sight, sunbonnets, caps and floppy hats had to suffice this week as an archaeological dig commenced on... Read More
Laura Demaree Shinall '83 Promoted to VP at Syndicate Sales
June 14, 2012
Laura Demaree Shinall, a 1983 graduate of DePauw University, "has been promoted to vice president of Syndicate Sales," reports Indiana's Kokomo Tribune... Read More
Prof. Eugene Gloria Publishes My Favorite Warlord
June 13, 2012
My Favorite Warlord, the third book of poems by Eugene Gloria, associate professor of English at DePauw University, has been published by Penguin. Read More
DePauw Finishes 42nd in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings
June 12, 2012
Bolstered by the women's golf team's second-place finish at the NCAA Championships and the women's tennis squads tie for ninth, DePauw finished 42nd in... Read More
Professors Claude Cymerman & Eric Edberg Perform Wednesday Night Concert
June 12, 2012
"Pianist Claude Cymerman and cellist Eric Edberg, both professors at the DePauw University School of Music, will perform music by Henri Duparc and Cesar... Read More
Now Shipping, Still Available: 2012 Commencement DVD
June 11, 2012
Replicated copies of the 2012 DePauw University commencement DVD arrived from the factory today and will begin shipping immediately. Read More
Brad Grabow '85 Joins Lake City Bank as VP
June 11, 2012
Bradford S. Grabow, a 1985 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Lake City Bank in Indianapolis as vice president and commercial banking officer. "He... Read More
Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Talks with LA Times About Online Cartoon's Transition to TV
June 11, 2012
"The Web and TV are merging, but we aren't there yet," Jeff McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University, tells the Los Angeles Times. Read More
Pollster Scott Rasmussen '86 to Address West Liberty University Economics Club
June 11, 2012
"Columnist, author and political analyst Scott Rasmussen is expected to talk about the upcoming presidential election when he visits the West Liberty University... Read More
Article on Summer Perks for Workers Cites DePauw's 'Career Coach'
June 10, 2012
Permitting employees to work summer hours, "letting employees wear shorts and T-shirts, or ordering free sandwiches for everyone," are things companies... Read More
USAF Capt. Mike Phillipp '05 Featured in Newspaper Story
June 10, 2012
"Mike Phillipp seemed to have everything going for him: He had left high school early to go to DePauw University where he graduated with a degree in political... Read More
Alumni Gather to "Celebrate a DePauw Education" at 2012 Reunion Weekend
June 9, 2012
"We celebrate a DePauw education for having taught us to read, write, think critically and establish core values," Barbara E. Smith told fellow members... Read More
Elizabeth McDaniel '05 Named Director at Blue Crane Creative
June 9, 2012
Elizabeth A. McDaniel, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has been named director of creative services for Blue Crane Creative, "a Cincinnati agency... Read More
Newspaper Profiles Head Baseball Coach Jake Martin
June 8, 2012
"In just his third year as the head baseball coach at DePauw, Jake Martin has his Tigers playing some of the best ball in school history," begins an article... Read More
Student-Athlete Profile: Elizabeth Young
June 8, 2012
Elizabeth J. Young ’13 has successfully mastered the art of time management while becoming an invaluable leader on the women’s tennis team. She is a studio... Read More
Student-Athlete Profile: Katie Aldrich
June 8, 2012
“Coming in to college, I always told myself I would take advantage of everything DePauw had to offer,” Katie E. Aldrich ‘12 says. So, she did. It’s hard... Read More
Student-Athlete Profile: Nathan Sprenkel
June 8, 2012
Senior goalkeeper Nathan Sprenkel could end up in professional soccer. Or, he could just as easily end up in sports psychology. It’s a choice that he’ll... Read More
Mary Meeker '81 Appointed to Board of Lending Club
June 8, 2012
Mary Meeker, partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and 1981 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the board of directors of Lending Club, "the... Read More
Tigers Ranked 10th in Final Division III Women's Poll; Gebert Ranked in Singles
June 7, 2012
Following an 18-7 season, a North Coast Athletic Conference title and a trip to the third round of the NCAA Division III Championships, the DePauw women's... Read More
DePauw Men Ranked 28th in Final Division III Tennis Rankings; Miles Ranked in Singles
June 7, 2012
Following a 17-8 season and a third-place finish in their first season in the North Coast Athletic Conference, the DePauw men's tennis team was ranked... Read More
Todd Brandon '92 Joins Board of Indiana Hospital
June 7, 2012
Todd Brandon, M.D., a 1992 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected to the board of Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, Indiana. Read More
Article with 'Steps to Entrepreneurial Thinking' Includes Tips from Steve Langerud
June 6, 2012
To develop your mind to think creatively, you must clear your mind," offers Steve Langerud, director of professional opportunities at DePauw University... Read More
Prof. Terri Bonebright to Serve as Dean of the Faculty
June 5, 2012
Terri L. Bonebright, professor of psychology, has accepted a three-year appointment as dean of the faculty at DePauw University. Read More
Kira McManus '87 Aligns with FORTRUST
June 5, 2012
Kira McManus, a 1987 graduate of DePauw University, has rejoined FORTRUST as director of business development/channel sales. Read More
Catie Baker Named Capital One Academic All-America® for Third Straight Year
June 5, 2012
Catie Baker (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Kennedy), a May summa cum laude graduate and a member of the women's swimming and diving team, has been selected to the... Read More
DePauw Chamber Players Perform at Gobin Church Tomorrow Night
June 5, 2012
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues tomorrow night, Wednesday June 6, with a performance by the DePauw Chamber Players. Read More
Bill Hayes '47 Authors Trumpet: A Novel of the Regency Era
June 4, 2012
Bill Hayes, a singer/actor and 1947 graduate of DePauw University, has authored a historical novel with his wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes. Trumpet: A Novel... Read More
Larry Rink '62 Meets with Russian Authorities to Discuss Kazan 2013 Summer Universiade
June 4, 2012
Lawrence D. Rink, M.D., chair of the medical committee of the Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (International University Sports Federation)... Read More
Former Prof. David Klooster Dies at Age 58
June 3, 2012
David J. Klooster, a professor of English at Hope College and a member of the DePauw University faculty from 1984 to 1989, died yesterday from a brain... Read More
Prof. Emeritus Jim Cooper Reviews A History of the World in 100 Objects
June 3, 2012
James L. Cooper, professor emeritus of history at DePauw University, contributes a book review to the latest edition of Choice: Current Reviews for Academic... Read More
DePauw to Help Local Residents View Astronomical Phenomenon
June 2, 2012
"Several Indiana state parks and state recreation areas will host viewing programs for the once-in-a-lifetime Venus transit on June 5," reports Greencastle's... Read More
Rajesh Bellani Appointed Dean of Experiential Learning and Career Planning
June 1, 2012
Rajesh Bellani has been appointed to the new position of dean of experiential learning and career planning at DePauw University. Bellani comes to DePauw... Read More
Familiar Faces and Timeless Places
June 1, 2012
If you miss tossing a football in Bowman Park or late-night study sessions in Roy O., then you won't want to miss Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 6-10. Read More
University Mourns Passing of Prof. Emeritus David Herrold
June 1, 2012
David Herrold, professor emeritus of art at DePauw University and a member of the faculty for 36 years, passed away Thursday, May 31. He was 69 years old... Read More
Newspaper Highlights Work and Activism of J. Nichols '89
June 1, 2012
"I don’t like to do the same old thing or follow what people tell me to do," Wallace J. Nichols tells California's Santa Cruz Weekly. "I’m not a rebel... Read More
CNBC Article Quotes DePauw's 'Career Coach'
May 31, 2012
"Alarm bells over the lack of high-tech workers in the U.S. have been ringing for years, turning the story into near-legend," begins a news story posted... Read More
Prof. John Dittmer Discusses The Good Doctors on NPR Affiliate
May 30, 2012
John Dittmer, professor emeritus of history at DePauw University, is featured on this week's edition of Sound Medicine, a weekly talk radio show sponsored... Read More
Steve Langerud Offers Resume Tips to Bankrate.com
May 29, 2012
An article headlined "How to craft a resume that makes you stand out" includes comments from Steve Langerud, director of professional opportunities at... Read More
Three DePauw Faculty Members Perform in Greencastle Summer Music Festival Opener
May 29, 2012
The 2012 Greencastle Summer Music Festival opens tomorrow with a free "shuffle concert," reports the Banner-Graphic. The program, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday... Read More
Tennis Coach Scott Riggle Profiled on NCAA.com
May 29, 2012
A story on the NCAA's website -- headlined "Can't keep a good man down" -- details how Scott Riggle, head men's and women's tennis coach at DePauw University... Read More
Tim Clark '87 Endeavors to "Change Families and Transform Lives"
May 28, 2012
"(I) lead all aspects of an organization that is attempting to change families and transform lives in South Minneapolis," Timothy S. Clark, chief executive... Read More
Networks Have Hit "Desperation Time" as Media Universe Changes: Prof. Jeff McCall '76
May 27, 2012
"Desperation time has arrived for broadcast television networks as they struggle to maintain relevance in a crowded media marketplace," according to Jeff... Read More
2012 Commencement DVD Now at Factory, Will Ship in 2 Weeks
May 26, 2012
Production of the 2012 DePauw University commencement DVD has been completed and, six days after the event took place, the disc is now being replicated... Read More
Karl Odenwald '05 Named Head Baseball Coach at Missouri HS
May 25, 2012
Karl Odenwald, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has been named head baseball coach at Missouri's Rolla High School. Read More
Kelly Gebert Bows Out in NCAA Round of 16
May 24, 2012
Kelly Gebert advanced to the NCAA Round of 16 with an opening-round win, but dropped the second-round match and bowed out of the NCAA Division III Singles... Read More
Sam Miles Drops Opening NCAA Match
May 24, 2012
DePauw sophomore Sam Miles (Carmel, Ind./Park Tudor) competed at the NCAA Division III Singles Championship and dropped his opening-round match Read More
DePauw Wins North Coast Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy
May 24, 2012
With top-five finishes in 18 sports, DePauw earned the North Coast Athletic Conference All-Sports Championship in its inaugural season in the league Read More
Ryan Miller '97 Joins Availity as Sr. VP
May 24, 2012
Ryan A. Miller, a 1997 graduate of DePauw University, has joined health information network Availity as senior vice president of strategy and corporate... Read More
Rachel MacBeth Earns Capital One Academic All-America® Honors for Second Straight Year
May 24, 2012
Rachel MacBeth, a summa cum laude graduate and an outfielder on the DePauw softball team, has been selected to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America... Read More
Bob Wells '66 Receives Harrington-Howes Community Spirit Award
May 23, 2012
Robert F. Wells, a 1966 graduate of DePauw and a member of the University's Board of Trustees, has been presented with the Obie Harrington-Howes Community... Read More
Catie Baker Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
May 23, 2012
Catie Baker of the women's swimming and diving team who graduated on Sunday, has been selected as an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient Read More
NFL's Baltimore Ravens Name David Blackburn '04 an Area Scout
May 23, 2012
David Blackburn, a 2004 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed area scout for the National Football League's Baltimore Ravens. Read More
CoSIDA to Honor DePauw Sports Information Director Bill Wagner
May 23, 2012
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) will honor Bill Wagner, director of sports information at DePauw University, with its 25 Year... Read More
The Writing Program
May 22, 2012
As a first-year student, Sam K. Rumbach ’15 was part of a pilot program that helped him make the significant and often challenging transition from academic... Read More
DePauw Students Study Harder Than Most, Notes Washington Post Story on Academic Challenge
May 22, 2012
"Colleges that rate high in study time are typically small liberal-arts schools, often set in remote locales. Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, DePauw University... Read More
TV Anchor/Reporter Nicole Pence '06 Moving to Indy NBC Affiliate
May 22, 2012
Nicole Pence, morning co-anchor for Lexington, Kentucky NBC affiliate WLEX and 2006 graduate of DePauw University, has accepted a job as an anchor/reporter... Read More
Doug Frantz '71 is Washington Post's National Security Editor
May 21, 2012
"Doug Frantz, a veteran investigative journalist who has done stints at the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, joined the ... Read More
Indiana Humanities & CEO Keira Amstutz '91 Launch 'Spirit of Competition'
May 21, 2012
"I have a challenge for you: Think of one aspect of life that doesn't include competition," writes Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities... Read More
Four Tigers Earn All-America Honors
May 20, 2012
While leading DePauw to a second-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships, four Tigers earned all-America honors from the National Golf Coaches... Read More
Honorary Doctorates Presented to Four Distinguished Individuals
May 20, 2012
Four distinguished individuals -- David Baker, Sara Lennox, Timothy Ubben and Sharon Williams Ubben -- received honorary doctoral degrees at DePauw University's... Read More
"We Are Ready," Nic Flores '12 Tells Classmates at DePauw's 173rd Commencement
May 20, 2012
"As we leave this place that has been our home for four years, I invite you to embrace the activist history of DePauw, shake off apathy, engage the world... Read More
Author & Journalist James B. Stewart '73 Urges DePauw's Class of 2012 to Seize "Defining Moments"
May 20, 2012
As members of DePauw University's Class of 2012 end their undergraduate experiences and enter the world of work, public service and graduate school, "The... Read More
Prof. David Newman to Explore 'Identities and Inequalities' at NCORE 2012
May 20, 2012
David M. Newman, professor of sociology at DePauw University, will make a "special feature presentation" at the 25th Annual National Conference on Race... Read More
Forecast is Rain-Free as Commencement Approaches; Webcast and DVD Information
May 19, 2012
The forecast looks rain-free as the clock ticks toward DePauw University's 173rd annual commencement, which begins at 10:30 a.m. (EST) Sunday. Read More
Lauren Hannan '12 Named Girl's Soccer Coach at Indiana HS
May 19, 2012
The school board in Washington, Indiana, has approved the hiring of Lauren Hannan as girls soccer coach at Washington High School. "Hannan, who graduates... Read More
Mackey Places Second in Pole Vault at North Central with Second-Best Vault in School History
May 18, 2012
Sophomore Kyle Mackey was DePauw's lone competitor at North Central College's Gregory Invitational and placed second in the pole vault Read More
Tigers Finish Season at 34-14 Following NCAA Loss to Illinois Wesleyan
May 18, 2012
For the first time this season, 22nd-ranked DePauw was held scoreless as Illinois Wesleyan blanked the Tigers, 6-0, and eliminated them from the Millington... Read More
Josh Yoder '11 Named Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellow
May 18, 2012
Joshua M. Yoder, a 2011 graduate of DePauw University, is a member of the 2012 class of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows. Announced by Governor... Read More
Comedy is King in Fall TV Lineups, Notes Article Quoting Prof. Jeff McCall '76
May 18, 2012
An article in today's Los Angeles Times on the "cloudburst" of comedy shows in the fall TV lineups quotes Jeff McCall, professor of communication at DePauw... Read More
Judge Michael Peyton '65 Receives Distinguished Hoosier Award
May 18, 2012
Michael D. Peyton, who is retiring as a judge of Indiana's Henry Superior Court, is the recipient of the Distinguished Hoosier Award. Read More
Baker Earns Capital One Academic All-District Honors
May 17, 2012
Catie Baker, a senior and member of the women's swimming and diving team, has been selected to the Capital One Academic All-District Division III Women's... Read More
Libel "A Very High Bar to Prove," Prof. Bob Steele '69 Tells Newspaper
May 17, 2012
Laurie Fine, the wife of a former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach accused of child molestation, says she will sue ESPN for libel, claiming... Read More
Tigers Drop 10-2 Decision to Webster in NCAA Regional; Tigers Face Illinois Wesleyan Friday
May 17, 2012
Webster scored seven runs in its final two at bats and broke open a close game with a 10-2 win over DePauw in the Millington, Tenn., regional of the NCAA... Read More
Donna Burroughs '76 Named Superintendent of Indiana School Corporation
May 17, 2012
"I’m excited about the opportunity for working with great teachers at Triton," says Donna Burroughs. The 1976 DePauw University graduate has been appointed... Read More
DePauw Advances in NCAA Baseball Regional with Win over Emory
May 16, 2012
Elliott Ross tossed a four-hit shutout as third-seed DePauw blanked fourth-seed Emory. 2-0. in each team's opening game of the Millington, Tenn., Regional... Read More
Olin's Hidden Treasure
May 16, 2012
Imagine a place where it's always summer and exotic species from around the world surround you. Read More
Sunday's Commencement Will be Webcast; Forecast is for Sun & Heat
May 16, 2012
With four days remaining until DePauw University's 173rd annual commencement, the forecast is looking ideal for the ceremonies, which are scheduled to... Read More
Tim Ubben '58 to Receive Top CASE Award for Alumni Volunteer Involvement
May 15, 2012
Timothy H. Ubben, a 1958 graduate of DePauw University, is the 2012 recipient of the Ernest T. Stewart Award for Alumni Volunteer Involvement. Read More
DePauw-Bound Hoops Player to Participate in Hoosiers Reunion All-Star Classic
May 15, 2012
A DePauw-bound basketball player will be among those participating in the seventh annual Hoosiers Reunion All-Star Classic girls-boys doubleheader. Read More
Prof. Istvan Csicsery-Ronay Jr. to Examine 'Trends in Science Fiction Criticism'
May 15, 2012
Istvan Csicsery-Ronay Jr., professor of English at DePauw University, will be among the presenters at a daylong symposium on science fiction at the University... Read More
DePauw Claims Three of Six ITA Regional Awards
May 14, 2012
The DePauw women's tennis program was well represented in the annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association awards programs, claiming three of the six top... Read More
Four Tigers Earn All-Region Softball Honors
May 14, 2012
Four members of DePauw's softball team have been selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Central Region Team including three on the... Read More
DePauw Earns At-Large Spot in NCAA Division III Baseball Championship
May 14, 2012
DePauw's 33-12 baseball team has earned an at-large spot in the 56-team NCAA Division III Baseball Championship and opens play on Wednesday, May 16 Read More
Prof. John Dittmer to Keynote Civil Rights Conference
May 14, 2012
John Dittmer, professor emeritus of history at DePauw University, will provide the keynote address this week at a three day conference sponsored by Louisville's... Read More
J. Nichols '89 to be Honored for Environmental Efforts
May 14, 2012
Wallace J. Nichols -- marine biologist, environmentalist and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, will receive the 2012 "Wave Saver Award" from the Save... Read More