Alumni News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"The Face of Fox News," Bret Baier '92, Profiled in Newspaper
January 23, 2012
"This still boyish-looking kid from Dunwoody isn't good at handling the unexpected," notes the Atlanta Journal-Constitution of Fox News Channel anchor... Read More
Indianapolis Star Talks with Dramaturg Richard Roberts '81
January 22, 2012
As resident dramaturg for Indiana Repertory Theatre, Richard J Roberts asks when considering a production, "Why here? Why now? Why for this audience? What... Read More
Maggie Doherty '04 Named Patron Services Manager for Glacier Symphony and Chorale
January 21, 2012
2004 DePauw graduate Maggie Doherty "has been hired as patron services manager at Glacier Symphony and Chorale," reports the Daily Inter Lake of Kalispell... Read More
Dave Bagley '88 Promoted to Principal at MorrisAnderson
January 17, 2012
David M. Bagley, a 1988 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to principal at MorrisAnderson, a financial and operational advisory firm. Read More
Bret Baier '92 Recalls DePauw Internship as He Preps for GOP Debate
January 16, 2012
"What memories come to mind from your professional debut on television, in Beaufort in 1991-92, when you were interning from DePauw University in Indiana?... Read More
Room for All's Marilyn Paarlberg '71 Featured in Newspaper
January 15, 2012
"I think people have the choice of letting our faith constrict or enlarge our horizons," says Marilyn Paarlberg, executive director of Room for All. The... Read More
Attorney and Activist Jason Kreag '97 Speaks on 'Flaws of the Justice System' Monday
January 12, 2012
On Monday, January 16, DePauw University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a presentation by Jason Kreag, a 1997 DePauw graduate... Read More
Prof. John Dittmer & Tamra Walker '98 to Join in Local MLK Celebration
January 9, 2012
John Dittmer, professor emeritus of history at DePauw University and a noted civil rights historian, will speak at a Putnam County Library event honoring... Read More
Volunteering Gave Molly Heitzman '10 "A Competitive Advantage"
January 7, 2012
In an article examining how "volunteering for nonprofit work ... can fill an experience gap and provide a competitive advantage," the Wall Street Journal... Read More
Trinchero & COO Bob Torkelson '82 Launch New Sonoma County Wines
January 7, 2012
"Trinchero Family Estates is a family-owned business that cares deeply about quality," says Bob Torkelson '82, president and chief operating officer of... Read More
Matt Newill '08 Discusses Alum-Led Nonprofit in Radio Interview
January 6, 2012
"The three of us that started it all went to DePauw University, just down the road," Matt Newill '08 tells Inside Indiana Business of the not-for-profit... Read More
Mike Weadick '81 to be Inducted Into HS Athletic Hall of Fame
January 6, 2012
Mike Weadick, a 1981 graduate of DePauw University, is among the 2012 inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati,... Read More
Amy Hayes '05 Makes News with Her 'Intimate Opera' Company
January 5, 2012
"I think we have to reduce opera apprehension," Amy Hayes, co-founder and executive director of Intimate Opera of Indianapolis and 2005 graduate of DePauw... Read More
Newspaper Profiles Dentist Theo Mioduski III '03
January 5, 2012
"I've been fortunate to learn about dentistry from my dad. I was always interested in what he did and was constantly tinkering in his office as a kid,"... Read More
Pollster Scott Rasmussen '86 Analyzes GOP Presidential Contest
January 4, 2012
Mitt Romney's eight-vote victory in last night's Iowa caucus has the sweepstakes for the Republican presidential nomination off and running, but pollster... Read More
Jonathan Bailor '05 Authors The Smarter Science of Slim
January 2, 2012
Jonathan Bailor, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, is the author of The Smarter Science of Slim: What the Actual Experts Have Proven About Weight Loss... Read More
Barron's Puts Tim Solso '69 in its 'CEO Spotlight'
January 1, 2012
Tim Solso '69, whose retirement as chairman and CEO of Cummins became official on December 31, is profiled in the new issue of Barron's magazine. Read More