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The Robert C. McDermond Center for Management & Entrepreneurship

Developing business-ready leaders the world needs

steve fouty headshotWelcome to the McDermond Center at DePauw University! The McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship is where real-world business application meets the liberal arts. We prepare students for success in today’s business world, offering leadership, learning and networking opportunities that equip you to thrive after graduation.

Any student, regardless of major, can participate in our programs, including student-led groups focused on innovation, consulting, investments, marketing, sports management, real estate and women in economics and business. Through McDermond programs, you’ll connect with accomplished alumni, tackle business projects, compete in our annual pitch competition, and collaborate on case studies with companies across the region.

The McDermond Center complements DePauw student’s academics, athletics and all co-curricular activities, helping students achieve their ultimate business career goals. 

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Student groups and business readiness-programs

Explore business careers that interest you by participating in one of McDermond Center's student groups. Early in the Fall semester each year, we host a panel program with leaders from each of the student groups so that students can learn more about how they can get involved in these groups early in their DePauw experience.

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Inspiring leaders of tomorrow

The Robert C. McDermond Center Speaker Series brings experts to campus from across the country who have careers in various aspects of a particular industry.

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Entrepreneurs and innovations programs

Providing opportunities for entrepreneurial-minded students to take their original business idea through the ideation process to prepare them to pitch their idea at the annual pitch competition.

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Contact Us

McDermond Center

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Steve Fouty

McDermond Center Director

  • stevenfouty@depauw.edu
  • (765) 658-4543
  • Memorial Student Union Building
    408 South Locust Street
    Greencastle, Indiana 46315