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News
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DePauw University Announces an $80 Million Gift to Build New Athletics Performance Center
DePauw University proudly announces a landmark $80 million philanthropic commitment from an anonymous donor, an alumnus of the university that will enable the construction of a best-in-class athletic stadium and sports performance center.
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DePauw University Announces the Launch of Bold, Gold & You!, a $575 Million Fundraising Campaign
DePauw University announces the launch of Bold, Gold & You!, a $575 million fundraising campaign, the largest in its 188-year history and a defining moment for the institution’s future.
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Access to the Dream
With more than 90 percent of DePauw's students receiving some form of financial aid, the university is more committed than ever to making a world-class liberal arts education accessible to exceptional students of any financial standing.
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Campus Events
Upcoming Events
University Band & Orchestra Strings
Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium
The McDermond Center Presents Speaker Stephen Aryee '07
Union Building Ballroom
