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In Brian Wright’s Lab, Student Research Meets Real-World Impact
In Brian Wright’s Lab, Student Research Meets Real-World Impact

Professor Brian Wright has consistently carved out space for students to join him in his research. From his point of view, this collaborative element is a crucial part of scientific discovery.

May 27, 2026
Empie, Party of Five: One Family’s Unique DePauw Bond
Empie, Party of Five: One Family’s Unique DePauw Bond

For Derek ’95 and Amber Walker ’94 Empie, DePauw University is more than a name at the top of their diplomas. It’s the place their story begins.

January 6, 2026
Entrepreneurs Eric Fruth ’02 and Matt DeLeon ’02 Are Running More Than a Business
Entrepreneurs Eric Fruth ’02 and Matt DeLeon ’02 Are Running More Than a Business

Behind the success of the Columbus Running Company is a pair of DePauw alumni whose experiences as student-athletes 

November 4, 2025
Rick Provine Leaves Legacy of Leadership and Creativity
Rick Provine Leaves Legacy of Leadership and Creativity

DePauw University joins the Greencastle community in mourning the loss of Rick Provine, emeritus dean of libraries. He was a talented artist, a local servant and a cherished member of the DePauw community.

September 2, 2025
History Graduate Cecilia Slane Featured in AHA's Perspectives on History
History Graduate Cecilia Slane Featured in AHA's Perspectives on History

Cecilia Slane, a 2020 graduate of DePauw's History Department, recently published an article titled "Get Your Hands Dirty" in Perspectives on History, the newsmagazine of the American Historical Association. Read Cecilia's piece here.

July 28, 2025
DePauw Names New Vice President for Communications and Strategy and Chief of Staff
DePauw Names New Vice President for Communications and Strategy and Chief of Staff

Dr. Sarah Steinkamp has been appointed DePauw University’s Vice President for Communications and Strategy and Chief of Staff.

January 26, 2023

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