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News and Stories

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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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Empie, Party of Five: One Family’s Unique DePauw Bond

For Derek ’95 and Amber Walker ’94 Empie, DePauw University is more than a name at the top of their diplomas. It’s the place their story begins.

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Upcoming Events

DePauw Theatre presents Intimate Apparel
Jan
31
DePauw Theatre presents Intimate Apparel

The Green Center for Performing Arts, Moore Theatre

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DePauw Debate - Open to All Students!
Feb
04
DePauw Debate - Open to All Students!

Union Building, Conference Room 230B

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Wear Red For Women Day Breakfast
Feb
10
Wear Red For Women Day Breakfast

Wallace Stewart

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Faculty Development Teaching Roundtable: What Question Does Interdisciplinary Education Address? with Ray Haberski
Feb
10
Faculty Development Teaching Roundtable: What Question Does Interdisciplinary Education Address? with Ray Haberski

Wood Study (Roy O. West Library)

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