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News and Stories

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DePauw Math Students Claim Historic Victory

A team of DePauw students has won first place at the 2026 Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition (ICMC), claiming the top spot among 21 teams from 11 institutions.

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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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Upcoming Events

Earth Day Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Heaven Mike
Apr
22
Earth Day Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Heaven Mike "Constitutional Environmental Rights in the Anthropocene: From Aspiration to Accountability"

Wallace-Stewart Commons, Hoover Hall

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Environmental Film Night: Buy Now!
Apr
23
Environmental Film Night: Buy Now!

Peeler Auditorium, Richard E. Peeler Art Center

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Spring Festival
Apr
25
Spring Festival

UB ballroom

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Free Earth Day 5K
Apr
26
Free Earth Day 5K

DePauw Nature Park, Welcome Center

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