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Michelle Johnston '00 Named CFO at Tortoise
July 22, 2019
Michelle Kelly Johnston, senior managing director at Tortoise and 2000 graduate of DePauw Univerisity, has named chief financial officer of the privately… Read More
Joe Allen '59 Recalls His Role in the Apollo 11 Mission, 50 Years Later
July 21, 2019
"When Neil Armstrong left the first footprint on the moon on July 20, 1969, Joe Allen was behind a microphone at NASA’s Mission Control Center, relaying… Read More
Congress Needs to "Return to the Regular Order," Writes Lee Hamilton '52
July 20, 2019
"What’s critically important for Congress to do?," asks Lee H. Hamilton in a newspaper column. "Return to the regular order." A Democrat who served 34… Read More
Junior Nathan Seifert Fulfilling His Dream at DePauw
July 19, 2019
"It was Nathan Seifert’s dream to play collegiate football," begins an article in the Daily Reporter of Greenfield, Indiana. "And going to DePauw and being… Read More
New Composition by Prof. James Beckel, From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond, Marks 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
July 18, 2019
As America celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, a new work by composer and DePauw University School of Music faculty member James… Read More
Prof. Greg Schwipps to Present at September's Kent Haruf Literary Celebration in Colorado
July 17, 2019
"Literary fiction lovers from across the states will converge on Salida Sept. 27-29 to honor one of the country’s most celebrated hometown writers, Kent… Read More
Louie Souza '14 Preps for Inaugural Tough Mudder Indiana Classic
July 16, 2019
"The past two Novembers, Louie Souza has completed 25 and 35 miles in the World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour obstacle course event to see who can cover… Read More
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen '54 Reveals "New Chapter" and Calls for "Enthusiastic Effort" to Tackle Parkinson's Disease
July 15, 2019
"I’m a positive guy," Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN and 1954 graduate of DePauw University, writes today for the network's website. In an open letter… Read More
NPR Affiliate Notes Condoleezza Rice's Upcoming DePauw Ubben Lecture
July 15, 2019
"Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at DePauw University on October 8 as part of the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series," notes… Read More
Susan St. Angelo '88 is Corporate Relations Manager for Indy's Eiteljorg Museum
July 14, 2019
Susan St. Angelo, a 1988 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed corporate relations manager for the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and… Read More
"Information Chaos" is a Disservice to American Citizens, Opines Prof. Jeff McCall '76
July 13, 2019
According to Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication (media studies) at DePauw University, "in the 21st Century, the role and effectiveness of the… Read More
Chase Wright '19 Signs Songwriting Publishing Deal
July 12, 2019
"All it took was one internship and 2015 Lebanon High School graduate Chase Wright wanted something more," begins a story in the Times Herald of Washington… Read More
Dominic Miranda '19 Joins WTHI News Team
July 11, 2019
Dominic Miranda, a May 2019 graduate of DePauw University, has joined WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana, as a multimedia journalist. A communication major… Read More
Coach Kris Huffman to be Inducted Into the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
July 10, 2019
DePauw University's head women's basketball coach, Kris Huffman, is among the 2019 inductees into the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame… Read More
Janice Kershaw '84 is Chair of Consortium of Florida Education Foundations
July 10, 2019
Janice Kershaw, president and CEO of the Brevard Schools Foundation and 1984 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected to serve as chair of the Consortium… Read More
Grace Kestler '12 Selected to Participate in Panel at Young Democrats of America National Convention
July 10, 2019
Grace Kestler, a 2012 graduate of DePauw University, "will address a room full of young Democrats later this month," reports Indiana's Columbus Republic… Read More
Purdue Assistant Coach JaMarcus Shephard '05 Recalls His DePauw Decision Day
July 9, 2019
"Receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard decided to attend DePauw but had to call then-Wabash coach Chris Creighton to say he was going to the rival school in… Read More
NSF Grant Will Support DePauw-Japan Research on Robots' "Cuteness"
July 8, 2019
Acceptance of robotic gadgets in the homes and workplaces of diverse users will be studied in a global collaboration involving DePauw University and Shibaura… Read More
Governor Appoints Keira Amstutz '91 to Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission
July 7, 2019
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities and 1991 graduate of DePauw University, to serve on… Read More
Corona Resigns as DePauw Head Coach; Accepts Director of Coaching Position in Colorado
July 6, 2019
Kristina Corona, DePauw women's soccer head coach, has resigned to accept a position as the 15U-19U Girls South Director of Coaching for the Colorado… Read More
Underwater Archaeology Summer Experience of Caleb O'Brien '20 Noted in Newspaper
July 6, 2019
The underwater archaeology summer experience of Caleb O'Brien, who will be a senior at DePauw University this fall, is noted in his hometown newspaper… Read More
Condoleezza Rice Coming to DePauw Oct. 8 for Ubben Lecture
July 5, 2019
Condoleezza Rice, who the New York Times called "one of the country’s most distinguished and widely respected diplomats," will come to DePauw University… Read More
Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor, Who Received Honorary Doctorate in 2018, Dies at 85
July 4, 2019
Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, who received an honorary doctorate from DePauw University in May 2018, died today in Krakow, Poland. She was 85 years old. "Kor… Read More
Bruce Armbrust '94 Named Lake Tahoe Community College's 'Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year'
July 4, 2019
Bruce Armbrust, instructor of mathematics and physics at Lake Tahoe Community College and 1994 graduate of DePauw University, is the recipient of LTCC's… Read More
Drew Powell '98 Among Celebrities to Appear at Wizard World Chicago
July 3, 2019
Actor Drew Powell, the 1998 DePauw University graduate best known for his role on television's Gotham, is "among the early wave of celebrities scheduled… Read More
Dorothy Brown Honored by Phi Kappa Psi & United States Congress
July 2, 2019
"It’s no understatement to say that Dorothy Brown casts a long shadow when it comes to education in Greencastle," begins an article in the Banner-Graphic… Read More
Anne Moelk Named Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
July 1, 2019
Anne Moelk, former head coach at Denison University and Ohio University and longtime trainer with the US Lacrosse Coaches Development Program, is DePauw's… Read More
Prof. Matthew Balensuela is Editor of The Norton Guide to Teaching Music History
July 1, 2019
C. Matthew Balensuela, professor of music at DePauw University, is the general editor of The Norton Guide to Teaching Music History. "This collection… Read More
Growing Federal Debt Worries Lee Hamilton '52
June 30, 2019
"Interest on the debt is expected to hit $390 billion this year," Lee H. Hamilton writes. "We’re paying more in interest on the debt than we spend on our… Read More
"Fake News is Not Going Away," Writes Prof. Jeff McCall '76 in The Hill
June 29, 2019
"News consumers need to stop feeling all helpless in dealing with fake news," writes Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University… Read More
NBA All-Star VP Dianna Boyce '88 Caught the Volunteering Bug as a DePauw Student
June 28, 2019
Dianna Boyce, a 1988 graduate of DePauw University who was recently named vice president of 2021 NBA All-Star, Inc., "got her start volunteering when she… Read More
DePauw Produces "Wildly Successful People in Tech": Techpoint
June 27, 2019
DePauw University "has a successful history of delivering entrepreneurs and leaders to the tech community," states Techpoint. An article published by the… Read More
Incoming Soccer Player Maya Caltry Selected for All-Area Team
June 26, 2019
Maya Caltry, a 2019 graduate of Charleston High School, has been named to the All-Area Girls Soccer Team by the Herald & Review of Decatur, Illinois. "Caltry… Read More
Paul Christian Earns Google Cloud Academic All-America® Honors
June 25, 2019
Paul Christian (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West), a May graduate, has been chosen to the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division III Men's Track… Read More
DePauw Hosts Summer High School Ethics Bowl Invitational
June 25, 2019
"Groups of students from throughout the country are in Greencastle this week for the Summer High School Ethics Bowl Invitational," reports Inside Indiana… Read More
Prof. James Giesen '95 Honored by the Agricultural History Society
June 25, 2019
James C. Giesen, assistant professor of history at Mississippi State University and 1995 graduate of DePauw University, has been named a fellow of the… Read More
Attorney Michael Bergerson Jr. '04 Joins Barnes & Thornburg as Partner
June 24, 2019
Civil and criminal litigator Michael S. Bergerson Jr., a 2004 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Barnes & Thornburg's South Bend, Indiana office… Read More
Record-Setting Tiger & DIII Golfer of the Year Larisa Luloff Featured in Newspaper
June 23, 2019
"The end of Larisa Luloff’s college golf career came with plenty of fanfare," begins an article on the May 2019 DePauw University graduate published in… Read More
Prof. Deborah Geis Publishes Sixth Book, Read My Plate: The Literature of Food
June 22, 2019
Deborah R. Geis, Raymond W. Pence Professor of English at DePauw University, is the author of Read My Plate: The Literature of Food, which has just been… Read More
New York Times Praises "Jazzy, Surreal, Neon-Lit" Poetry of Prof. Eugene Gloria
June 21, 2019
"Jazzy, surreal, neon-lit, Gloria’s new poems describe a culture of violence in the Philippines and especially America," the New York Times says of Sightseer… Read More
80 Student-Athletes Named to NCAC Academic Honor Roll
June 20, 2019
A total of 80 DePauw student-athletes have earned recognition from the North Coast Athletic Conference as members of the league's 2018-19 Academic Honor… Read More
Martha S. Robes ’66 Gift to Support Mental Health and Wellness of DePauw Students
June 20, 2019
A DePauw University alumna and her husband have made a gift to meet the mental health and wellness needs of today’s students. The gift from Martha… Read More
Attorney Virginia Gibson '76 to Speak in Michigan Friday
June 19, 2019
Virginia Gibson, partner in the law firm of Hogan Lovells USLLP and 1976 graduate of DePauw University, "will present the current status on the rule of… Read More
Foley Earns Second Google Cloud Academic All-America® Honor
June 19, 2019
DePauw rising senior and golfer Anna Foley (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) has been selected to the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division III At-Large… Read More
Todd Williams '94 is Chief Strategy Officer at Medicine Man Technologies
June 19, 2019
Todd Williams, a 1994 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL) as chief strategy officer. The company is… Read More
Edward R. Murrow Award Goes to Student Journalism Project That Included '19 Grads Tilly Marlatt & Brooks Hepp
June 18, 2019
A journalism project that included 2019 DePauw University graduates Brooks Hepp and Tilly Marlatt has won the Student Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence… Read More
Dianna Boyce '88 is VP of 2021 NBA All-Star Weekend
June 18, 2019
Dianna Boyce, a 1988 graduate of DePauw University, has been named vice president of 2021 NBA All-Star, Inc. "Boyce most recently served as senior director… Read More
Incoming Student Anissa Nourse Named to All-Area Soccer Team
June 18, 2019
Anissa Nourse, who will begin studies at DePauw University this fall, has been named to the 2019 Pioneer Press All-Area Girls Soccer Team. (photo by Jon… Read More
When it Comes to "Cleaning Up" Social Media, Prof. Jeff McCall '76 Writes, "Good Luck With That"
June 17, 2019
"Social media giants have responded to mounting pressure from politicians and activist groups," writes Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at… Read More
Newspaper Recaps DePauw-Hosted Football Camp
June 16, 2019
"Instead of easing itself into its summer schedule, Seymour High School’s football opens the preseason by going up against the top talent in the state… Read More
DePauw Students' "Substantial, Real-Life Investing Experience" Featured in Indianapolis Business Journal
June 15, 2019
"With large amounts of money comes large responsibility -- and pressure. Brooke Bandy knows that, and she is excited," begins an Indianapolis Business… Read More
Keira Amstutz '91 Joins Board of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation
June 14, 2019
Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities and 1991 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to serve on the Indiana Philanthropy… Read More
Michael Mayfield Receives Battey National Educator of the Year Award
June 13, 2019
Michael R. Mayfield, who teaches science and is the science division chair at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics in Muncie, Indiana, is the recipient… Read More
DePauw Toasts Alumni for Accomplishments, Contributions
June 12, 2019
Steve Sanger ’68, the former top executive at General Mills, received the Old Gold Goblet at DePauw University’s Alumni Reunion Weekend on June 7. The… Read More
The St. Louis Anthology Includes Essay by Prof. Samuel Autman
June 12, 2019
An essay by Samuel Autman, Richard W. Peck Professor of English at DePauw University, is included in The St. Louis Anthology. The book has just been released… Read More
Newspaper Profiles Veteran Statesman Lee Hamilton '52
June 11, 2019
"Lee Hamilton, now 88, has spent the better part of his life trying to improve the country," notes the Herald-Times of Bloomington, Indiana. "He spent… Read More
Lynn Demos '11 Joins Charleston Regional Development Alliance
June 10, 2019
Lynn Demos, a 2011 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the Charleston (South Carolina) Regional Development Alliance as business development coordinator… Read More
DePauw-Bound HS Valedictorian Featured in Newspaper
June 9, 2019
"I want to become the best person and the best thinker that I can be," William Landen Wood tells Indiana's Anderson Herald Bulletin. The newspaper profiles… Read More
1,200 Alumni Return to Celebrate the DePauw Experience
June 8, 2019
"Our country, society and world need more leaders with the DePauw experience," Doug McAlister told fellow members of the University's Class of 1969 this… Read More
Prof. Beth Benedix's Ghost Writer Named Finalist in Next Generation Indie Book Awards
June 8, 2019
Ghost Writer: A Story About Telling a Holocaust Story by Beth D. Benedix, professor of world literature, religious studies, and community engagement at… Read More
DVD of DePauw's 180th Commencement Arrives from Factory, Now Shipping to Graduates & Families
June 7, 2019
Order Your DVD Here Less than three weeks after the diplomas were awarded to DePauw University's Class of 2019, the DVD capturing the pageantry of commencement… Read More
Chris Naylor '94 to Lead Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council
June 7, 2019
Chris Naylor, a 1994 graduate of DePauw University, has been named executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. Currently the organization's… Read More
Justin Dye '94 Joins Board of Medicine Man Technologies
June 6, 2019
Justin C. Dye, managing partner of Dye Capital & Company and 1994 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the board of directors of Medicine Man Technologies… Read More
Prof. Elizabeth Skomp is Stetson U's New Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
June 6, 2019
Elizabeth Skomp, who was an instructor of Modern Languages (Russian) at DePauw University in 2003, has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences… Read More
Prof. Eugene Gloria's Fourth Poetry Collection, Sightseer in This Killing City, is Published
June 5, 2019
Sightseer in This Killing City, the fourth collection of poetry by Eugene Gloria, professor of English at DePauw University, has been published by Penguin/Random… Read More
Paul Melkus '87 Takes On Additional Duties at Highlands REIT
June 4, 2019
Paul Melkus, executive vice president, chief financial officer and principal financial officer at Highlands REIT Inc., has been appointed as principal… Read More
"Imperiled" Journalism Industry Faces Yet Another Challenge: Finding Workers, Observes Prof. Jeff McCall '76
June 3, 2019
"American citizens concerned about the current condition of the journalism industry will soon have more to worry about," writes Jeffrey M. McCall in The… Read More
Sportscaster Nate Ryan '17 Joins El Paso's KVIA-TV
June 2, 2019
Nate Ryan, a 2017 graduate of DePauw University, is the new weekend sports anchor/reporter at El Paso, Texas ABC affiliate KVIA-TV. He begins his duties… Read More
DePauw Student Athletes Work to "Bridge the Divide" in Belfast, Ireland
June 1, 2019
"Nearly 200 children and young people from some of Belfast’s interface areas will come together to compete in a cross-community basketball event this weekend… Read More
Agent Austin Brown '07 to Represent Top NBA Prospect Zion Williamson
May 31, 2019
"Duke's Zion Williamson -- one of the most anticipated NBA Draft prospects in a generation -- has signed with CAA Sports," reports ESPN.com. "CAA basketball… Read More
Paul Christian Named Phil Eskew Award Recipient
May 30, 2019
Paul Christian (Glen Ellyn, ill./Glenbard West) of the men's cross country and track and field teams has been selected as the Phil Eskew Award recipient… Read More
Suzanne Peters and Larisa Luloff Named Amy Hasbrook Award Co-Recipients
May 30, 2019
Suzanne Peters (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead) and Larisa Luloff (Cary, Ill./Cary-Grove) have been selected DePauw's Amy Hasbrook Award co-recipients as the… Read More
Mike Smith '70 Chairing Commission Charged with Examining Teacher Pay in Indiana
May 30, 2019
"Three retired corporate executives, a top philanthropist and a not-for-profit chief are among those trying to address one of Indiana’s most pressing education… Read More
Robert and Gwen Bottoms Establish Endowment for International Study
May 29, 2019
Former DePauw president Robert G. Bottoms and former first lady Gwen Bottoms have made a gift to support student international study, president D. Mark… Read More
Incoming Tennis Standout Featured in Hometown Newspaper
May 28, 2019
"Carlos Gutierrez is a study in contrast on the tennis court," begins an article in the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park, Illinois. "The Fenwick senior will… Read More
James B. Stewart '73 is Finalist for Two Prestigious Gerald Loeb Awards
May 27, 2019
James B. Stewart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and 1973 graduate of DePauw University, is a finalist in two categories for 2019 Gerald… Read More
Exhibit at U of Southern Mississippi's Cook Library Honors Richard Peck '56
May 26, 2019
A new exhibit at the the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection's Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) pays tribute to Richard… Read More
Noah Droddy '13 Featured in Spot for California Race
May 25, 2019
"We're running at sundown this year, an event you don't want to miss," says Noah Droddy, professional runner and 2013 graduate of DePauw University, in… Read More
Productivity Expert Cites Book by Wallace J. Nichols '89
May 24, 2019
A listing of "5 must-read books for anyone who wants to get ahead at work" by productivity expert Adrian Shepherd includes a title authored by 1989 DePauw… Read More
$2 Million in Lead Gifts from Alumni Will Support DePauw Student Housing
May 23, 2019
President D. Mark McCoy today announced that DePauw University has received $2 million in gifts to support construction of a new first-year residential… Read More
Op-Ed Co-Authored by Kartik Amarnath '13 Published in UK's Guardian
May 22, 2019
"New York prides itself on being a green city," begins an op-ed published in the United Kingdom's Guardian which is co-authored by Kartik Amarnath, a 2013… Read More
2019 Commencement DVD is Headed to Manufacturer; Order Yours Now
May 21, 2019
Pre-Order Your DVD Here Just two days after the speeches, salutations and celebrations on the DePauw campus, the master DVD of Sunday's 180th Commencement… Read More
"The Demons Congress Has to Fight are its Own": Lee Hamilton '52
May 21, 2019
"There are a lot of reasons why Congress finds itself hamstrung in Washington and discounted by the people it serves at home," writes Lee H. Hamilton in… Read More
Prof. Nikki Scherrer '07 Wins Teaching Award
May 20, 2019
Nikki Dalesandro Scherrer, clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology and resident at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's… Read More
Rain Can't Dampen Spirits of DePauw's Class of 2019 as It Begins the "Carnival Ride" After College
May 19, 2019
Order Your DVD "We need you, the Class of 2019, to go into the world and say 'We will be the change, we will lead the way back to civility, we will be… Read More
Threatening Weather Moves Today's Commencement Indoors
May 19, 2019
Due to the threat of thunderstorms, DePauw University's 180th Commencement will take place indoors in Neal Fieldhouse, located within the Lilly Recreational… Read More
Founded by David Becker '75, "Nation’s First Internet-Only Bank is On a Roll"
May 19, 2019
"The market has moved our way," David Becker, founder and CEO of First Internet Bank, tells the Indianapolis Business Journal. The story notes, "On its… Read More
Newspaper Profiles Johnathon Goode '19
May 18, 2019
"Johnathon Goode wanted to be a four-sport athlete at North Putnam, with aspirations of competing in soccer and football in the fall season, basketball… Read More
DePauw Finishes Fifth at NCAA Championships; Luloff Ties for Fourth and Named Division III Golfer of the Year
May 17, 2019
Paced by Larisa Luloff's final-round 74, DePauw shot a 312 and finished with a four-round 1,247 and in fifth place at the NCAA Division III Championships… Read More
DePauw Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
May 17, 2019
DePauw University is one of nine Indiana organizations to be announced as a recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The $10,000… Read More
Tigers Move to Fifth with One Round Left at NCAA Championships; Luloff Now Sixth
May 16, 2019
DePauw shot a 312 in today's third round and moved up one spot to fifth at the NCAA Division III Championships at Bay Oaks Country Club Read More
Riley Hawkins '16 to Teach in the Netherlands with Fulbright Award
May 16, 2019
Riley Hawkins, a 2016 graduate of DePauw University, will spend the upcoming academic year teaching in the Netherlands as a result of being awarded an… Read More
It’s Official: The Campaign for DePauw Becomes the Largest in University History
May 15, 2019
The Campaign for DePauw, which will conclude June 30, this week surpassed the largest campaign in the University’s history and has raised $380 million… Read More
Rademacher Leads Four All-NCAC Selections
May 15, 2019
DePauw senior pitcher Grant Rademacher (Munster, Ind./Munster) was one of four Tigers to earn all-North Coast Athletic Conference honors and the teams… Read More
DePauw in Sixth at Midway Point of Division III Championships
May 15, 2019
DePauw shot a second-round 318 and is in sixth place with a 625 at the NCAA Division III Championships at Bay Oaks Country Club Read More
Sunday's Weather Forecast for 180th Commencement Calls for 40% Chance of Morning Storms
May 15, 2019
Links: Commencement Info; Weather; Webcast; Pre-Order Your DVD The Greencastle weather forecast for Sunday morning, when DePauw University's Class of… Read More
Tigers in Second after First Round of NCAA Championships
May 14, 2019
Fifth-ranked DePauw shot an opening-round 307 and is tied for second after the first of four rounds of the NCAA Division III Championships at Bay Oaks… Read More
Grace Kestler '12 Receives 'Women in Leadership' Award
May 14, 2019
Grace Kestler, a 2012 graduate of DePauw University, is one of four 2019 Women in Leadership honorees as selected by the Columbus, Indiana Chamber of Commerce… Read More
DePauw President Mark McCoy to Step Down at Conclusion of 2019-20 Academic Year; Board to Initiate Search for 21st President
May 13, 2019
DePauw President D. Mark McCoy and Kathy Patterson Vrabeck ’85, chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, announced today that McCoy, who has served… Read More
Italy is Destination for DePauw's Fifth Fulbright Winner, Bo Shimmin '19
May 13, 2019
DePauw University senior Bo Shimmin is the recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and will spend… Read More