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Prof. Kevin Howley Discusses Impact of Oscars Telecast with Washington Times
February 22, 2019
Box office receipts are up, but television ratings for the Academy Awards have been declining, notes the Washington Times in a preview of Sunday's annual… Read More
Brian Sullivan '08 Promoted to Exec. VP & COO of Merchants Capital
February 22, 2019
Brian J. Sullivan, a 2008 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at Merchants Capital… Read More
Kathy Hubbard '74 Appointed to Kenzie Academy's Board
February 21, 2019
Kathryn "Kathy" F. Hubbard, a philanthropist, policy advocate and business leader and 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the inaugural… Read More
Taryn Owens '13 Joins Board of Decatur County United Fund
February 21, 2019
Taryn Owens, a 2013 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the board of directors of Indiana's Decatur County United Fund. A native of Decatur County… Read More
Michael Montagano '03 is CFO of Kitchen United
February 20, 2019
Michael A. Montagano, a 2003 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Kitchen United as chief financial officer. He comes to the post from Mopro, where… Read More
Actor Drew Powell '98 to Address DePauw's Class of 2019 at Commencement, May 19
February 20, 2019
Drew Powell, an actor and 1998 DePauw University graduate who is best known for four seasons as a character on Fox's hit series Gotham, will provide the… Read More
Tigers Advance to NCAC Semifinals after Defeating Oberlin
February 19, 2019
vDePauw led by as many as 15 in the first half and survived an Oberlin second-half surge to advance to the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals… Read More
#19 DePauw Hosts NCAC Semifinals after Win over Allegheny
February 19, 2019
Sixteen players scored as 19th-ranked DePauw improved to 22-4 and advanced to the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals for the eighth… Read More
Weekly Newspaper Spotlights Classical Pianist Joshua Thompson '04
February 19, 2019
"As he’s pursued his classical music aspirations, [Joshua] Thompson has received help and support from several individuals along the way, including fellow… Read More
Attorney Peter Borkon '93 Joins Bleichmar Fonti & Auld
February 19, 2019
Peter E. Borkon, a 1993 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP as a partner and co-director of institutional investor relations… Read More
Eight Straight: DePauw Again Among USA's Top Producers of Student Fulbright Award Recipients
February 19, 2019
For an eighth consecutive year, DePauw University is listed among the nation's leading colleges in producing student winners of Fulbright scholarships… Read More
Faculty-Student Collaboration Results in Publication of James Riley Weaver's Civil War: The Diary of a Union Cavalry Officer and Prisoner of War, 1863-65
February 19, 2019
A collaboration between two faculty members and a student at DePauw University has brought to print a story that, in the words of John T. Schlotterbeck… Read More
President McCoy Calls Upon Indiana Lawmakers to Remove "Unnecessary Stain" from State's Reputation
February 18, 2019
"We have many families of color that live in our community," DePauw University President D. Mark McCoy told an Indiana Senate committee this morning. Testifying… Read More
Five Firsts Lead DePauw to Classic Win
February 17, 2019
Led by five firsts, DePauw totaled 111.5 points and won the DePauw Classic Read More
Second Half Surge Leads Rhodes to Win over DePauw
February 17, 2019
DePauw and Rhodes played to an 8-8 tie in the first half, but the host Lynx outscored the Tigers, 5-1, in the third on the way to a 15-11 win in the season… Read More
Chicago Tribune Reflects on Life and Contributions of Pioneering Chemist Percy Julian '20
February 17, 2019
"There wasn’t a high school for blacks in Montgomery, so [Percy] Julian went to Indiana and enrolled at DePauw University. Although he graduated as his… Read More
Tigers Fall to #14 Wooster; Host NCAC Quarterfinal Game Tuesday
February 16, 2019
DePauw led by as many as nine points in the first half, but 14th-ranked Wooster outscored the Tigers 16-4 over the final six minutes of the opening half… Read More
#19 Tigers Top Wooster; Howard Breaks School Scoring Record
February 16, 2019
DePauw put the finishing touches on the North Coast Athletic Conference regular season title with a 75-56 win over visiting Wooster Read More
DePauw Tops Centre for Season's First Win
February 16, 2019
DePauw moved to 1-5 on the season after topping Centre, 8-1, on the DePauw indoor courts Read More
DePauw Finishes Seventh at Classic
February 16, 2019
DePauw totaled 55.5 points and finished seventh among 12 schools at the DePauw Classic on the Hollensteiner Track Read More
Tigers Defeat Centre for Season's First Victory
February 16, 2019
DePauw moved to 1-3 on the season following a 7-2 win over Centre Read More
DePauw Finishes Third at NCAC Championships; Hackley's 1,000 Free Split is School Record
February 16, 2019
DePauw totaled 1,123 points and finished third at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships for the eighth time in as many years as its competed… Read More
Tigers Finish Third at NCAC Championships; 400 Free Relay Earns All-Conference Honors
February 16, 2019
Posting its highest point total (1,194.5) since beginning North Coast Athletic Conference competition, DePauw finished third at the conference meet. Kenyon… Read More
Faculty Select Series Features Telos Trio in 'Gathering Light'
February 16, 2019
As winter days slowly lengthen into spring, the Telos Trio, Wednesday’s Faculty Select guest artists from the Hochstein School in New York, extend an invitation… Read More
Tigers Head to Final Day of NCAC Championships in Third Place
February 15, 2019
With one day remaining at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships, DePauw is in third place with 794.5 points Read More
DePauw in Third with One Day Left at NCAC Championships
February 15, 2019
DePauw heads to the final day of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships in third place with 709 points Read More
Attorney Benjamin Huffman '07 Promoted to Partner at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
February 15, 2019
Benjamin A. Huffman, a 2007 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to partner at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. A member of the firm's… Read More
DePauw in Third at NCAC Championships; Two Relays are All-Conference
February 14, 2019
Through the opening two days of the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships, DePauw is in third place with 371.5 points Read More
D'Angelo McDade '22, Leader of Chicago's Peace Warriors, Featured on NPR's Morning Edition
February 14, 2019
"We are survivors of a cruel and silent nation, a nation where freedom, justice, equality and purpose is not upheld," DePauw University first-year student… Read More
DePauw in Fourth at NCAC Championships; 400 Medley Relay Earns All-Conference
February 14, 2019
Through two days of competition at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships, DePauw has totaled 339 points and is fourth among the nine competing… Read More
Allison Matters Taylor '03, David Trogden '04 & Barry Wormser '02 Among Indy's 'Forty Under 40'
February 14, 2019
Three DePauw University alumni -- Allison Matters Taylor '03, Medicaid director for the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration; David Trogden… Read More
DePauw Collects Sixth Straight Home Win
February 13, 2019
Nick Felke hit two free throws with just over four seconds left to secure DePauw's 86-81 North Coast Athletic Conference victory over Denison Read More
#19 Tigers Wrap up Seventh NCAC Title with Win over Denison
February 13, 2019
DePauw used a late 7-0 run to pull away from visiting Denison and gain a 58-50 North Coast Athletic Conference win over the Big Red Read More
Jeff Bezos Battle Only Adds to National Enquirer's Challenges, Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76
February 13, 2019
"Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos alleged that the National Enquirer tried to extort him, and the billionaire’s backlash over the alleged blackmail… Read More
Tigers Drop Match to Division II Indianapolis
February 13, 2019
DePauw dropped to 0-5 on the season following a 9-0 loss to Division II's ninth-ranked Indianapolis Greyhounds Read More
King Rat, Shot On Campus by Henry Johnston '14 & Alex Thompson '12, Now Available for Viewing
February 13, 2019
"King Rat, a feature film shot on DePauw University’s campus in the spring and summer of 2015, is now available to stream, purchase and rent on Amazon… Read More
Prof. Gloria Townsend, Katie Birge '08 & Three Alumni-Led Companies are Nominees for "Best of Tech in Indiana"
February 12, 2019
Gloria Childress Townsend, professor of computer science and chair of the department at DePauw University, is a nominee for the 20th annual TechPoint Mira… Read More
Bird Named NCAC Athlete of the Week
February 11, 2019
DePauw's Callaway Bird (Fr., Sturgis, Mich./Culver Academies) was named the North Coast Athletic Conference Men's Indoor Track and Field Distance/Mid-Distance… Read More
Prof. Thomas Wartenberg to Explore 'Introducing Children to Philosophy' During Feb. 22 Talk
February 11, 2019
Thomas E. Wartenberg, who is known for his work in teaching philosophy to young children, will come to the campus of DePauw University on Friday, February… Read More
Tigers Fall to 0-4 after Losses to Butler and WashU
February 10, 2019
DePauw wrapped up the opening weekend of the spring portion of its schedule with a 8-1 loss on Saturday to Division I Butler and a 9-0 defeat to Division… Read More
DePauw Battles 13th-ranked Bears before Falling 5-4
February 10, 2019
DePauw won two of the three doubles matches with the other going to a tiebreaker, but 13th-ranked WashU came back to win four of the six singles matches… Read More
Community's Youth Baseball League Named in Honor of Charles "Biff" Geiss '62
February 10, 2019
The community of Valparaiso, Indiana, is honoring Charles "Biff" Geiss, who taught and coached in the Valparaiso Community School system for 40 years,… Read More
Tigers Overcome 16-Point Deficit but Ohio Wesleyan Rallies for NCAC Win
February 9, 2019
DePauw trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half at Ohio Wesleyan and rallied to take a seven-point lead, but the host Battling Bishops scored… Read More
Three Firsts Key in DePauw's Third-Place Finish
February 9, 2019
The Tigers posted firsts in three events and totaled 95 points to finish 3rd at the DePauw Indoor Invitational Read More
Tigers Finish Fifth at Own Invitational
February 9, 2019
Led by Riley Hickman's second-place finish in the 3,000 meters, the Tigers totaled 58 points and finished fifth at the DePauw Indoor Invitational Read More
#20 DePauw Clinches Share of Seventh NCAC Title in Eight Years after 30-Point Win at Ohio Wesleyan
February 9, 2019
DePauw shot 54 percent from the field and outrebounded host Ohio Wesleyan by 29 on the way to an 85-55 North Coast Athletic Conference win over the Battling… Read More
"One-Off Commercial" Isn't Enough to Bolster Journalism's Reputation: Prof. Jeff McCall '76
February 9, 2019
"The Washington Post jumped into a parade of beer and snack commercials during the Super Bowl with its own sixty second advertisement designed to underscore… Read More
Tigers Open Spring Season with Loss to Third-Ranked Maroons
February 8, 2019
DePauw opened the spring portion of its schedule with an 8-1 loss to third-ranked University of Chicago in a match played on the DePauw indoor courts Read More
DePauw Opens Spring Season with Loss to 10th-ranked Chicago
February 8, 2019
DePauw opened the spring portion of its schedule with a 9-0 loss to 10th-ranked University of Chicago in a match played on the DePauw indoor courts Read More
Exchange Program Between DePauw & North Korea Seen as Sign of "Completely Changed" Relations
February 8, 2019
"Choson Sinbo, the pro-Pyongyang media outlet headquartered in Tokyo, highlighted 'completely changed' North Korea-U.S. relations Thursday, referring to… Read More
Clemson Assistant Hoops Coach Dick Bender '89 to Keynote Maryland Banquet
February 7, 2019
"Clemson University’s Dick Bender, whose basketball resume spans from Grantsville to Madison Square Garden and plenty of places in between, will be a guest… Read More
Career Highs from Three Tigers Lead to Win over #18 Wabash
February 6, 2019
Behind career-high scoring nights from Nick Felke, Cole Jenkins and Aaron Shank as well as a season-best 63.5 percent shooting performance, DePauw topped… Read More
Prof. Brian Dixon '01 to Receive 'Inspiring Alumni Award' from College Mentors for Kids
February 6, 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
Judge Shea Nickell '81 Seeks Kentucky Supreme Court Seat
February 5, 2019
Shea Nickell, a judge on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and 1981 graduate of DePauw University, has filed to run for a vacant seat on the Kentucky Supreme… Read More
Maya Howard Earns NCAC Athlete of the Week Honors for Second Time This Season
February 4, 2019
DePauw senior guard Maya Howard (St. Louis, Mo./MICDS) has been named the North Coast Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week for her… Read More
DePauw Mourns the Passing of Chemistry Prof. Emeritus Eugene Schwartz
February 4, 2019
Eugene P. Schwartz, a professor of chemistry at DePauw University for 35 years, died Tuesday, January 29, at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle. He… Read More
Indy CBS & Fox Affiliates Recap Gov. John Kasich's Day at DePauw
February 3, 2019
"During a visit to DePauw University this past week, former presidential candidate John Kasich (R-Ohio) said he was still mulling his political future… Read More
Clemency, Written & Directed by Chinonye Chukwu '07, Takes Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
February 3, 2019
"Chinonye Chukwu’s Clemency, which stars Alfre Woodard as a warden at a maximum security prison struggling with an approaching execution, claimed the Grand… Read More
Indy Star Previews Feb. 22 Performance by Joshua Thompson '04
February 3, 2019
Joshua Thompson, a 2004 graduate of DePauw University, is among the artists who will be showcased in "Art & Soul" concerts, presented by the Arts Council… Read More
DePauw Finishes Strong for Win at Allegheny
February 2, 2019
DePauw and host Allegheny were locked up in a tight battle before the Tigers put together a 19-5 run to pull away for an 84-69 victory over the Gators Read More
#20 Tigers Top Hiram for 18th Win
February 2, 2019
DePauw scored the final five points of the third quarter and the first eight of the fourth and pulled away from visiting Hiram for a 69-52 North Coast… Read More
Two Days After DePauw Visit, John Kasich Teams with Hillary Clinton for Washington Post Op-Ed
February 2, 2019
"Voters sent a message in November by splitting government control between Democrats and Republicans: They want people of different backgrounds to come… Read More
IndyGo CEO Mike Terry '74 Announces Plans to Step Down
February 2, 2019
Michael "Mike" A. Terry, a 1974 graduate of DePauw University, has announced plans to step down as president and CEO of IndyGo, the public transportation… Read More
Three Tigers Post Firsts in Team's Second-Place Finish
February 1, 2019
Led by three first-place finishes DePauw totaled 82 points and finished second at the Tiger Small College Invitational at the Hollensteiner Track Read More
Tigers Open NCAC Road Weekend with Loss to Terriers
February 1, 2019
Host Hiram shot 51.5 percent from the floor and outrebounded DePauw, 47-28, on the way to an 82-64 North Coast Athletic Conference win over the Tigers Read More
#20 DePauw Matches Season-High Point Total in NCAC Win over Allegheny
February 1, 2019
DePauw shot 56.1 percent from the field and knocked in 11 of 19 3-pointers on the way to a 93-56 North Coast Athletic Conference win over visiting Allegheny Read More
Robert Weiss, DePauw Debate Coach & Speech/Communication Professor for 40+ Years, Dies at Age 92
February 1, 2019
Robert O. Weiss, professor emeritus of communication at DePauw University and a member of the faculty for 42 years, died yesterday in Greencastle. He was… Read More
DePauw Opera Brings to Life the Magic of Massenet's Cinderella, Feb. 7-10
February 1, 2019
The DePauw University School of Music will present an imaginative production of Jules Massenet’s 1899 fairytale opera Cinderella in four performances Thursday… Read More
Patty's School-Record 200 Meter Performance Leads DePauw to Second-Place Showing
February 1, 2019
The Tigers picked up four individual wins and had another first in a relay to finish second with 134 points, just two behind Campbellsville's winning total… Read More
Chinonye Chukwu '07 to Direct Film Version of A Taste of Power
February 1, 2019
"Chinonye Chukwu is attached to direct an adaptation of former Black Panther leader Elaine Brown’s memoir, A Taste of Power," reports Deadline. "This comes… Read More
"Divided We Don't Stand Very Well," John Kasich Says in Ubben Lecture at DePauw
January 31, 2019
"It's up to us, not somebody else," John Kasich says of moving beyond the divisive politics in modern America. "And I can tell you this," the former governor… Read More
Robert Darnall '60 Joins Board of Lixivia
January 31, 2019
Robert J. Darnall, a 1960 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed to the board of directors of Lixivia. A venture-backed start-up located in… Read More
Federal Judge J.P. Hanlon '92 to be Sworn In Friday
January 31, 2019
"Judge James Patrick Hanlon, the newest addition to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, will be formally sworn in at a special… Read More
Rudy Skorupa '73 to Enter Hammond, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame
January 30, 2019
Rudy Skorupa, a 1973 graduate of DePauw University, is among the 2019 inductees into the Hammond, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame. Skorupa is one of seven… Read More
DePauw Will Close Wednesday as Record Cold Temperatures Impact Region
January 29, 2019
DePauw University will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30, as record cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are in the forecast for west central… Read More
Study by Prof. Juan Pedroza '03 Cited in California Newspaper
January 29, 2019
"Sheriff’s and police departments in counties with a majority or near-majority of Hispanic residents were about as likely to cooperate with Immigration… Read More
"Superbly Crafted" Clemency, Written & Directed by Chinonye Chukwu '07, Debuts at Sundance Film Festival
January 29, 2019
Clemency, a film directed and written by Chinonye Chukwu, a 2007 graduate of DePauw University, "is a superbly crafted film, particularly in terms of its… Read More
Prof. & Author Tiyi Morris to Address 'The Making of a Movement' on Feb. 7
January 28, 2019
Tiyi M. Morris, associate professor of African American and African Studies at Ohio State University - Newark and author of Womanpower Unlimited and the… Read More
Pioneering Artist Mary Beth Edelson '55 to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
January 28, 2019
Mary Beth Edelson, a 1955 DePauw University graduate who is "a celebrated American artist, activist, and pioneer of the first-generation Feminist art movement… Read More
Indianapolis Symphony Returns to DePauw Feb. 3 with International Guest Artists
January 27, 2019
When the award-winning German cellist Julian Steckel takes the stage during the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s return to DePauw University's Kresge… Read More
Tigers Finish Dual Season at Chicago
January 26, 2019
DePauw finished the dual meet portion of its schedule with a 3-3 record following a 136-120 loss to 11th-ranked Calvin and a 224-53 defeat to host and… Read More
Tigers Wrap Up Dual Season at Chicago
January 26, 2019
DePauw finished the dual meet portion of its schedule at 2-4 following a 195-88 loss to 19th-ranked Calvin and a 236-59 defeat to host and ninth-ranked… Read More
DePauw Picks Up Fifth Win in Last Six Contests
January 26, 2019
Nolan Ginther scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead DePauw to a 68-57 North Coast Athletic Conference win at Oberlin Read More
#16 Tigers Hold on for NCAC Win at Oberlin
January 26, 2019
Maya Howard hit two free throws with 17 seconds left and Oberlin missed a 3-pointer with one second remaining as #16 DePauw took a 51-48 North Coast Athletic… Read More
Information on Doors, Venue for Thursday's Ubben Lecture by Gov. John Kasich
January 26, 2019
Doors for the Thursday, January 31, Ubben Lecture at DePauw University by John Kasich will open to DePauw students with valid ID at 6:15 p.m. The general… Read More
Ashley Boling Molyneaux '04 is Candidate for Mayor of Elkhart, Indiana
January 25, 2019
"I’m thrilled," said Ashley Boling Molyneaux, a 2004 graduate of DePauw University, as she formally launched her campaign for mayor of Elkhart, Indiana… Read More
Glass Resigns to Take Position at Bard College; Howley Named Interim Head Coach
January 24, 2019
Tucker Glass, DePauw head women's lacrosse coach since August 2016, has announced his resignation to become head women's lacrosse coach and assistant athletic… Read More
Jan Risi '81 Named to Restaurant Industry's 'Power List'
January 24, 2019
Nation's Restaurant News has named Jan Risi, president and CEO of the Subway Independent Purchasing Cooperative and 1981 graduate of DePauw University… Read More
Late Third Quarter Run Lifts Wittenberg to Win over DePauw
January 23, 2019
Wittenberg outscored 16th-ranked DePauw, 11-0, over the final 1:31 of the third quarter and never relinquished the lead in the fourth on the way to a 65-61… Read More
DePauw Knocks off #24 Wittenberg in Overtime
January 23, 2019
DePauw trailed 24th-ranked Wittenberg by two points with less than 30 seconds left in overtime, but Nick Felke hit a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left and… Read More
Student Journalists Peter Nicieja '20 & Katie Hunger '21 to Join in Carnegie-Knight News21 Investigation into Disaster Recovery
January 23, 2019
Two DePauw University undergraduates -- junior Peter Nicieja and sophomore Katlyn Hunger -- are among 24 students from 19 college journalism programs across… Read More
Public Deserves Better Than a "Copycat News Industry," Opines Prof. Jeff McCall '76
January 22, 2019
"The news-consuming public is the loser whenever a media organization becomes a key focus of a news situation it is supposed to be covering," begins a… Read More
Alumni Couple Makes $6.25 Million Gift Commitment for Rector Scholarship Centennial Initiative
January 21, 2019
In support of DePauw University’s commitment to the success of each student, an anonymous alumni couple has used estate planning to document their future… Read More
Attorney Nick Gaffney '05 Joins Bass, Berry & Sims
January 20, 2019
Nicholas D. Gaffney, a 2005 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Bass, Berry & Sims as an associate. Working from the law firm's Nashville, Tennessee… Read More
Tallen Wins a Pair in Tigers' Home Finale
January 19, 2019
DePauw dropped to 2-2 on the season following a 179-115 loss to Franklin in the Tigers' final home meet of the season Read More
Tigers Wrap Up Home Portion of Season with Win over Grizzlies
January 19, 2019
DePauw won 11 events on the way to a 169-111 win over Franklin in the Tigers' final home meet of the season Read More
Ginther's Career-High 23 Leads DePauw to Win
January 19, 2019
Nolan Ginther scored a career-high 23 points including the first nine DePauw points of the second half and led the Tigers to a 62-54 North Coast Athletic… Read More
Quick Start Lifts #17 DePauw to NCAC Win over Kenyon
January 19, 2019
DePauw jumped out to a 17-2 first-quarter lead and never trailed on the way to a 71-57 North Coast Athletic Conference win over Kenyon Read More
Newspaper Spotlights Track Coach & Business Owner Steve Norris '67
January 19, 2019
Steve Norris, who ran high school track in New Canaan, Connecticut, "chose to run all four years while in college," reports the Darien News. "'As of a… Read More
Tomorrow's Alumni Game Canceled; DePauw-Kenyon Still Set for 3 p.m.
January 18, 2019
Due to the Saturday weather forecast, the men's basketball alumni event has been canceled Read More