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Trevor Noah to Visit DePauw for Final Ubben Lecture Series Event

DePauw University is honored to announce an upcoming conversation with best-selling author and internationally renowned comedian Trevor Noah as part of the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series.

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DePauw Announces $10 Million Matching Challenge for Student Scholarships

DePauw University is proud to announce a $10 million matching challenge gift for student scholarships initiated by Steve and Karen Sanger, both members of the Class of 1968.

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DePauw University Remembers Esteemed President Emeritus Robert G. Bottoms

DePauw University mourns the passing of Robert G. Bottoms, its longest-serving president and one of the most influential leaders in the university’s history.

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