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At Age 23, Giramata '17 "Is Considered One of the Leading Poets" in Rwanda
August 24, 2019
"At only 23 years old, Giramata has made a name for herself as a poet, blogger, feminist, gender activist and a grass roots community organizer," begins… Read More
The Society of Professional Journalists Returns to "Hallowed Ground" to Celebrate 110 Year Anniversary
August 23, 2019
"We are sitting and standing on what is hallowed ground for a vital part of our republic and our world -- the pursuit of truth," said Ken Owen '82, special… Read More
Prof. Jeff McCall '76 to Join in Monday 'Community Conversation' About Social Media
August 22, 2019
"Social media networks have swarmed over American culture, bringing both new opportunities and numerous drawbacks," notes an article in Greencastle's … Read More
"Biz" Lindsay-Ryan '97 Appointed to School Board in Chicago Suburb
August 21, 2019
Elisabeth "Biz" Lindsay-Ryan, a 1997 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the Evanston, Illinois School District 65 board. "Lindsay-Ryan… Read More
You're Invited to Friday Ceremony Marking the Society of Professional Journalists' 110th Year
August 20, 2019
A brief ceremony will take place this Friday, August 23, to mark the 110th anniversary of the Society of Professional Journalists -- the nation's largest… Read More
Gregory Lippert '77 Named President & CEO of Willie's Restaurants
August 20, 2019
Gregory R. Lippert, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Willie's Restaurants. Based in Houston… Read More
Prof. Brian Dixon '01 to Make Presentations at 17th World Congress of Medical and Health Informatics in France
August 19, 2019
Brian E. Dixon, associate professor in the department of epidemiology, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health and 2001 graduate… Read More
US Distribution Set for Saint Frances, Directed by Alex Thompson '12
August 18, 2019
The U.S. rights to Saint Frances, directed by 2012 DePauw University graduate Alex Thompson, have been acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories. Deadline… Read More
Dave Taylor '81 Slated for Induction Into Wrestling Hall of Fame
August 17, 2019
Dave Taylor, head wrestling coach at Southern Garrett High School in Oakland, Maryland, and 1981 graduate of DePauw University, will be inducted in the… Read More
DePauw's Class of 2023 Enters "A New Threshold of Learning"
August 16, 2019
"We are going to learn together in ways we cannot anticipate over the next four years," Dave Berque, vice president for academic affairs, told members… Read More
41 Years Ago Today, Bill & Scott Rasmussen ('54 & '86) Had an Idea That Became ESPN
August 16, 2019
"On August 16, 1978, Bill Rasmussen was stuck in traffic on a sweltering I-84 in Waterbury, Conn, and stuck for an idea on how to fully utilize the satellite… Read More
John Wittich '44, Former DePauw Dean of Admissions & College President, Dies at 97
August 16, 2019
John J. Wittich, a 1944 graduate of DePauw University who worked at his alma mater from from 1952 to 1961 as dean of admissions and went on to serve as… Read More
DePauw Among Forbes' '25 Top Colleges in the Midwest'
August 15, 2019
DePauw University is #21 on the new 2019 Forbes list of the "25 Top Colleges in the Midwest." The University of Chicago leads the rankings with four other… Read More
President McCoy Tells Western Carolina Arts Initiative That "Wow" Matters
August 15, 2019
DePauw University President Mark McCoy was on hand this week as Western Carolina University’s David Orr Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts launched… Read More
Marsha McCracken Voigt '74 is Co-Author of Disciplinary Literacy in Action
August 14, 2019
Marsha McCracken Voigt, a 1974 graduate of DePauw University, is co-author of Disciplinary Literacy in Action: How to Create and Sustain a School-Wide… Read More
Hunter Sego '19 "Is Trying to Solve a Big Problem," Reports TV Station
August 13, 2019
"Hunter Sego is from the small town of Madison, but the 22-year-old is trying to solve a big problem," reports Louisville Fox affiliate WDRB-TV tonight… Read More
Push Down & Turn's Jason Barth '93 Keeps on Pushing in Business and Music
August 13, 2019
"If anyone in the CE Pro All-Star Band can relate to the words of Journey's early 1980s hit 'Faithfully' it's Jason Barth, CEO, principal of The Premier… Read More
Award-Winning Journalist Ben Solomon '10 is Frontline's' First Abrams Filmmaker-in-Residence
August 12, 2019
Pulitzer Prize-winning video journalist Ben C. Solomon, a 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has joined PBS's Frontline as the series' first Abrams Filmmaker-in-Residence… Read More
Consulting Firm Working with DePauw Sets "Quiet Example of Helping Others"
August 11, 2019
"A consulting firm working with DePauw University on one of its major projects recently demonstrated generosity in giving back to the community," reports… Read More
Chinonye Chukwu's ('07) Clemency Selected as Toronto International Film Festival 'Gala Presentation'
August 10, 2019
Clemency, written and directed by 2007 DePauw University graduate Chinonye Chukwu, will be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF),… Read More
USA "Can't Do It All" on Global Issues, Says Lee Hamilton '52
August 9, 2019
When it comes to America's role in the world, Lee H. Hamilton believes, "Our obligation in its broadest terms is to try to make our nation and the world… Read More
Dr. David Furman '09 Joins Lutheran Health Physicians
August 8, 2019
David Furman, a 2009 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Lutheran Health Physicians after completing a family medicine residency with the Fort Wayne… Read More
213 Student-Athletes Named to Spring 2019 Tiger Pride Honor Roll
August 7, 2019
A total of 213 DePauw student-athletes have been named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.40 grade point average for the 2019 spring… Read More
Hunter Sego '19 Writes of "A Matter of Life and Death"
August 7, 2019
"For me and millions of other Americans, healthcare isn’t a theoretical party line, or an ideological talking point about who loses what coverage if the… Read More
Reporter Robert Sherman '18 Gets Shout-Out on Network Morning News Program
August 6, 2019
"The reporter who did this, Robert Sherman of our CBS 42 station in Birmingham, said, 'Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can inspire a… Read More
Prof. Andrea Stathopoulos '10 is AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow
August 6, 2019
Andrea Stathopoulos, visiting assistant professor of physiology at Wittenberg University and 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has been awarded a American… Read More
Prof. Derek Ford Publishes Keywords in Radical Philosophy
August 5, 2019
Derek R. Ford, assistant professor of education studies at DePauw University, is the editor of Keywords in Radical Philosophy: Education Common Concepts… Read More
National Safety Council Chief Lorraine Martin '84 Aims to "Create a Safe Environment for Employees"
August 4, 2019
"In her three-decade career at Lockheed Martin, Lorraine Martin oversaw development of sophisticated technology used to build stealth military fighter… Read More
Erin O'Brien '15 Joins Economic Development Effort as Communications Specialist
August 3, 2019
Erin O'Brien, 9 p.m. news anchor at KXLT/Fox 47 in Rochester, Minnesota, and 2015 graduate of DePauw University, is leaving the world of television news… Read More
Mickey Terlep '16 Promoted at VOX Global
August 2, 2019
Michael "Mickey" Terlep, a 2016 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to senior account executive at VOX Global. Terlep was previously an account… Read More
Todd Ernst '90 is VP of Investor Relations at Northrop Grumman
August 1, 2019
Todd Ernst, a 1990 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president of investor relations at Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC).… Read More
Hunt Reynolds '20 Enjoys "Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience" as Summer Intern for US Senator
July 31, 2019
"It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to give back to Indiana," says Hunt Reynolds, a rising senior at DePauw University who is spending the summer… Read More
"Everyday Guy" Brad Stevens '99 Impresses Boston Celtics Center
July 30, 2019
"In an illuminating interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter told a rather amusing story that highlighted Celtics head… Read More
Hunter Sego '19 & Sen. Bernie Sanders Make Headlines in Canada
July 29, 2019
Hunter Sego, a 2019 graduate of DePauw University, is in the national spotlight after he and his mother, Kathy, joined Democrat presidential hopeful Bernie… Read More
Prof. Gary Lemon Discussues Small-Cap Index Funds with US News & World Report
July 28, 2019
"Small-cap funds are often ignored because of its volatility, but it can reward investors with a higher rate of return over a long period," reports U.S… Read More
Alex Peterson '19 Reflects on "A Really Great Opportunity"
July 27, 2019
"My journey through college has really helped me improve as a person and become more confident in myself," Alex Peterson, a 2019 graduate of DePauw University… Read More
DePauw Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Status for 64th Consecutive Semester
July 26, 2019
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) has named the DePauw University women's swimming and diving team to its Scholar All-America team… Read More
Cristin Allen Named DePauw Women's Soccer Head Coach
July 26, 2019
Cristin Allen, head women's soccer coach at Franklin College each of the last two seasons, has been named head women's soccer coach at DePauw Read More
Three Tigers Named WGCA All-American Scholars
July 26, 2019
For the second consecutive year, three DePauw student-athletes have been named Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars Read More
Former VP Dan Quayle '69 Shares Thoughts on Partisan Divide, President Trump & Monon Bell Rivalry
July 26, 2019
"Former Vice President Dan Quayle said Thursday there are such extremes from both sides serving in Washington he's not sure he'd be considered a conservative… Read More
Gigi Miedema '21 Spends Part of Her Summer as Girls Rock Indianapolis Counselor
July 25, 2019
"Gigi Miedema, a junior in the School of Music at DePauw University, learned violin and cello before embracing the bass guitar thanks to her time in Girls… Read More
Bill Martinov '86 is Director of Athletics at Long Island University
July 24, 2019
William E. Martinov Jr., a 1986 graduate of DePauw University, has been named director of athletics at Long Island University. Dr. Martinov, who has more… Read More
Michael Bogers '01 Joins Board of Music for All
July 24, 2019
Michael Bogers, vice president of commercial and industrial banking at the National Bank of Indianapolis and 2001 graduate of DePauw Univeristy, has been… Read More
Tigers Earn AVCA Academic Award
July 23, 2019
DePauw's volleyball team was one of 175 NCAA Division III women's programs recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as a recipient of… Read More
Craig Hadley Appointed Executive Director of Michigan's Dennos Museum Center
July 23, 2019
Craig Hadley, director and curator of exhibitions and university collections at DePauw University’s Richard E. Peeler Art Center, has been appointed executive… Read More
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 '95 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