Biology News
Latest Work by Barbara Kingsolver '77 Among USA Today's 'Books We Loved in 2012'
December 27, 2012
USA Today lists the latest novel by Barbara Kingsolver, Flight Behavior, among "10 books we loved in 2012." Read More
Barbara Kingsolver's ('77) Flight Behavior "A Brilliant Melding of Science and Emotion"
December 6, 2012
"Kingsolver’s newest novel highlights what she does best: a brilliant melding of science and emotion," notes the Daily News Journal of Murfreesboro, Tennessee... Read More
Katie Gentry '07 Joins Lafayette Surgical Clinic
December 3, 2012
Katie Gentry, a 2007 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Lafayette Surgical Clinic, a Unity Healthcare Partner in Lafayette, Indiana. Her practice... Read More
Magazine Lists Kenneth Krumins '86 Among Orlando's Top Doctors
November 30, 2012
"You must love what you do, and nothing is more rewarding than seeing my patients feeling great and getting back to their active lifestyle," says Kenneth... Read More
NY Times Praises "Marvelous Eighth Novel" by Barbara Kingsolver '77
November 20, 2012
"Climate change, for every good and topical reason, headlines Barbara Kingsolver’s marvelous eighth novel," begins a New York Times book review of Flight... Read More
Robert Haynes '83 Joins VR Laboratories as Sr. VP
November 16, 2012
Robert W. Haynes, a 1983 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed senior vice president, product introduction and licensing, at VR Laboratories... Read More
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver '77 "A Terrifically Entertaining Read": USA Today
November 14, 2012
"With her flaming red hair, the unlikely but irresistible heroine of Barbara Kingsolver's wonderful new novel about climate change and endangered butterflies... Read More
Donna Heckler '85 Joins Board of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis
November 7, 2012
Donna A. Heckler, a 1985 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the board of directors of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis (CSC). Read More
Community Service Experience at DePauw Opened Doors for Marine Biologist J. Nichols '89
November 1, 2012
"In 1987, I was a nineteen-year-old biology student at DePauw University, a small liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana," Wallace J. Nichols writes... Read More
Early Praise for Latest Novel by Barbara Kingsolver '77, Flight Behavior
October 20, 2012
"Flight Behavior is a natural progression for prolific novelist, essayist and poet Barbara Kingsolver whose previous books include The Poisonwood Bible... Read More
Work of Biology Students & Prof. Henning Schneider is Published
October 6, 2012
The collaborative work of Henning Schneider, professor of biology, and his students is spotlighted in two recent publications. Read More
Portland Buzzing Over November Visit by Barbara Kingsolver '77
September 6, 2012
"When the Portland Arts & Lectures organizers ask subscribers who they'd like to hear, Barbara Kingsolver is always near the top of the list," notes the... Read More
J. Nichols '89 to Keynote Colorado 'Green Summit'
July 20, 2012
"Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the 'Green Summit: Blending Business & The Environment,' a daylong conference... Read More
Mitch Strobl '12 Joins Kalkomey Enterprises
July 20, 2012
Mitch Strobl, a May 2012 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Kalkomey Enterprises as specialist of business development and communications. Read More
Barbara Kingsolver '77 Examines Climate Change in Upcoming Novel, Flight Behavior
July 6, 2012
"When I begin a novel, it's intimidating to swim out into the current of the river of all human experience and find something new," Barbara Kingsolver... Read More
Josh Baugh '11 Spreads His Enthusiasm for Swimming
June 23, 2012
Josh Baugh, a 2011 graduate of DePauw University, "is hoping to grow Frankfort's swimming community," notes the Times of Frankfort, Indiana. 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
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
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
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
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
Barbara Kingsolver '77 to Keynote Kentucky's Books-in-Progress Conference
April 20, 2012
Bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Books-in-Progress... Read More
Two Juniors Win National Science Award
April 17, 2012
Tyler L. Perfitt and Bradley P. Wethington received Goldwater Scholarships for excellence in science. Read More
Junior Tyler Perfitt is Second Goldwater Scholarship Winner
April 5, 2012
Tyler Perfitt, a junior at DePauw University, is the winner of a 2012 award from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program... 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
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
Island Hopping
February 17, 2012
Prof. Kevin Kinney and his students explore the Galapagos Islands much as Darwin did, ferrying between islands on a boat that doubles as a hotel. 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
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