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  • Matigan Williams ’24

    The Power of Networking

    Matigan Williams ’24 | Alumni

    This summer I am interning with a U.S. senator in Washington, D.C. This internship is a tremendous opportunity…

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  • Rhonesha Byng

    Becoming my potential

    Rhonesha Byng | Alumni

    I wanted to work in media when I came to DePauw, so I took advantage of WGRE, the campus radio station…

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  • Marwa Aarab ’26

    Enriching a Global Perspective

    Marwa Aarab ’26 | Student

    As an international student keen on medicine and research, I chose DePauw University after careful examination…

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  • Elise Johns

    A Journey Worth Taking

    Elise Johns | Alumni

    Every prospective student has a vision for what they want out of their college experience. I knew I wanted…

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  • Eliana Jolanda Alzate

    Speak Now

    Eliana Jolanda Alzate | Student

    “Why International Student Orientation is Essentially a Taylor Swift Concert.” Eliana Jolanda Alzate…

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  • Mahmoud Abouelkheir

    Embracing Community

    Mahmoud Abouelkheir | Alumni

    I felt hesitant about coming to DePauw because of its location in a rural part of Indiana. Growing up…

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  • Gerard Pannekoek

    The Unifying Power of Art

    Gerard Pannekoek | Alumni

    “Art is a great place to start a conversation,” says Gerard Pannekoek ’11. “It’s a place to build trust…

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  • Greg Schwipps

    Working Together

    Greg Schwipps | Faculty

    I am a DePauw professor but also a 1995 DePauw alumnus. I started my first-year at DePauw a would-be…

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  • Star Long ’23

    Invaluable Research Experience

    Star Long ’23 | Alumni

    Star Long came to DePauw with plans to major in kinesiology, go off to graduate school and become a physical…

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  • Danielle Sommerman ’25

    Discovering Connections

    Danielle Sommerman ’25 | Student

    I chose DePauw because I wanted a school with a small student body where I could make personal connections…

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  • Kyle Smitley ‘07

    Social Change Agent

    Kyle Smitley ‘07 | Alumni

    Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of DePauw. Inspired…

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  • Moises Rivera ’24

    Honoring Heritage

    Moises Rivera ’24 | Student

    My heritage impacts my daily life in almost every way, from the way I interact with people and how I…

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  • Sharon Crary

    Global Impact

    Sharon Crary | Faculty

    Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…

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  • Kate Pederson ’25

    Endless Opportunities

    Kate Pederson ’25 | Student

    I chose DePauw because of all the opportunities here. A few aspects that stuck out to me were the Management…

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  • Taylor Fleming ’24

    Leading with Purpose

    Taylor Fleming ’24 | Alumni

    In addition to the gorgeous campus, I chose DePauw because I wanted to go where people would see my potential…

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  • Scott Wilkerson

    Applied learning. Real solutions.

    Scott Wilkerson | Faculty

    Out of graduate school, I worked for 3.5 years gaining invaluable experience with Exxon Production Research…

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  • Andrea Sununu

    The Difference is in the Details

    Andrea Sununu | Faculty

    For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at DePauw and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…

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  • Sydney West ’24

    Branching Out

    Sydney West ’24 | Student

    I’ve always been fascinated by the ability to turn a string of seemingly meaningless words into a master-crafted…

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  • Craig Paré

    A Collaborative Approach

    Craig Paré | Faculty

    I love that our students come to classes and rehearsals hungry to learn and, when challenged, respond…

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  • John Berry

    Innovative Artistry

    John Berry | Faculty

    Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at DePauw…

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  •  Phyllis Ferrell ‘94

    Global Strategist

    Phyllis Ferrell ‘94 | Alumni

    DePauw pride has remained an important part of Phyllis Ferrell's life, even after graduation. Throughout…

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  • Naima Shifa

    Building Connections

    Naima Shifa | Faculty

    The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in…

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  • Maggie Perry

    Art for All

    Maggie Perry | Alumni

    The Brooklyn Museum. The Art Institute of Chicago. The Sarah Gormley Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Anyone…

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  • Quan Nguyen ’25

    Accepting Unanswered Questions

    Quan Nguyen ’25 | Student

    Throughout my journey at DePauw, there are many questions that I ask myself every day. Despite many classroom…

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  • Chi Nguyen

    Healing through Art

    Chi Nguyen | Student

    When Chi Nguyen ’25 found out that she had won first place and the Museum Purchase Prize at the Putnam…

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  • Kay Sikana

    Finding Their Voice

    Kay Sikana | Student

    “A big part of my identity is my pan-African upbringing,” says Kandafula (Kay) Sikana ’25. Born in Zambia…

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  •  Sarah Rowley

    Fostering Personal Connections

    Sarah Rowley | Faculty

    What excites me about teaching? Everything! The magic that happens in the classroom is completely dependent…

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  • Deepa Prakash

    Embracing Unpredictable Moments

    Deepa Prakash | Faculty

    What excites me about teaching is the opportunity to discuss and learn about the pressing issues that…

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  • Leslie James

    Empowering Students

    Leslie James | Faculty

    Since I recognize that each student brings a unique dimension to the collective, it is problematic to…

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  • Evan Steffy ’25

    Exploration through liberal arts

    Evan Steffy ’25 | Student

    Being from the Greencastle area, DePauw has always been present in my life. I knew I wanted a smaller…

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