For 180 years, DePauw has prepared the leaders the world needs through its 100% residential, liberal arts education led by outstanding, tenured faculty in small, highly participatory classes. Our focus is on supporting the success of each and every student through a classic, comprehensive liberal arts curriculum combined with intensive practical experiences. DePauw students are prepared for anything, and our alumni are proof that they will go on to live lives of means and meaning.
Our vision focuses on four themes: A Great Place to Live, Learn and Work; A University of Choice and Distinction; Coordinated Curriculum and Practicum; and the Success of Each Student.
(see more)For 180 years, DePauw has prepared the leaders the world needs through its 100% residential, liberal arts education led by outstanding, tenured faculty in small, highly participatory classes. Our focus is on supporting the success of each and every student through a classic, comprehensive liberal arts curriculum combined with intensive practical experiences. DePauw students are prepared for anything, and our alumni are proof that they will go on to live lives of means and meaning.
Our vision focuses on four themes: A Great Place to Live, Learn and Work; A University of Choice and Distinction; Coordinated Curriculum and Practicum; and the Success of Each Student.
Film studies student wins scholarship to study abroad
Reyna Wilson '22 will study in South Africa next fall as the recipient of a scholarship from the Fund for Education Abroad.
Academic Award -
Apr 1
Five DePauw Seniors Receive Highly Competitive Orr Fellowships
Five DePauw seniors have been named recipients of an Orr Fellowship, which will place them after graduation in jobs in Indianapolis for two years.
Work Experience -
Mar 24
DePauw Student Journalists to Join Top Peers Investigating Juvenile Justice
Two DePauw students will join top student journalists from 15 other universities next summer to investigate youth violence and the juvenile justice system in America.
Achievement (Other) -
Jan 13
DePauw Fall 2019 Dean's List Recipients Named.
DePauw Fall 2019 Dean's List recipients Named. The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Congratulations on this well earned achievement!
Honors List -
Jan 10
Presidential Ambassador Appointment
The DePauw Presidential Ambassadors are DePauw's best and brightest leaders chosen because they personify the charisma and spirit of today's DePauw student at events hosted by Dr. and Mrs. McCoy. These seniors serve as official student representatives at university and alumni gatherings with focus on making guests feel welcomed, engaged and warmly assisted and hold themselves to the highest possible standard at all times, representing the very best of DePauw.
Leadership -
2019 Aug 23
Welcome to the Newest Members of the DePauw University Community
Congratulations to our newest Tigers! DePauw is excited to welcome the class of 2023!
Enrollment -
2019 Aug 22
Four Student Journalists Honored in 'Better Newspaper' Competition
The DePauw, the completely independent and student staffed and managed newspaper on the DePauw University campus, has been honored for excellence in journalism by the Hoosier State Press Association and Indiana Collegiate Press Association. In the college division of the 2019 "Better Newspaper Contest," the newspaper's editorial board took second place for "Best Editorial/Opinion." The award cited Katie Hunger, Maddy McTigue, Emily Schabes, Bryttni Carpenter for their work on the piece, "Walk a Mile in Our Shoes," which was published March 6, 2019.
Club or Organization -
2019 Sep 17
Internship for Sen. Young in Washington
Jerry will assist legislative and communications staff with daily activities and special projects through the first week in August. The office of Sen. Young offers internship opportunities year round, in both his D.C. and Indiana offices. This program offers students this invaluable educational opportunity to take part in the legislative branch of government and a unique opportunity to give back to their communities.
Internship -
2019 Jul 15
DePauw Student, Mahmoud Abouelkheir Recognized by Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
Mahmoud Abouelkheir, a sophomore at DePauw University, is the recipient of a Goldwater Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. The award is presented by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program which bills the honor as "the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in America." Abouelkheir, a chemistry major, plans to obtain a PhD in biophysical chemistry and hopes to teach as a university professor and explore novel research questions in biophysical chemistry as a principal investigator of a lab.
Scholarship -
2019 Jun 13
Prindle Prize for Humanities
Every year the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics awards Prindle Prizes to students whose course projects engage in ethical inquiry. These prizes are awarded in six categories: humanities; social science; STEM; thesis; FYS; and visual, literary and performing arts. For the academic year 2018-2019, the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics received a total of 103 submissions from DePauw students in the forms of essays, speeches, art projects, research papers, narratives, and more. Congratulations to the recipients for the Prindle Prize for Humanities.
Academic competition -
2019 May 9
Liam Byrnes 2019 Walker Cup Recipient
Liam Byrnes is the recipient of the 2019 Walker Cup, given by DePauw University to the senior who has done the most for the college during their four years on campus.
Community Service -
2019 May 1
2019 Concerto Competition Winner
The 2019 Concerto Competition, held in collaboration with the DePauw School of Music, included two rounds of competition in late February. This year's preliminary round, judged by DePauw music faculty, consisted of 36 entrants performing in the categories of voice, string instruments, brass, percussion, and woodwinds. The students who scored the highest total points in the final round were selected as winners.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Apr 11
Summer Research Participation
Summer Research 2018 Summer Research involves students who have completed their sophomore year, who will be living on campus for a 8-10 week summer intensive research project working alongside science faculty members. It is a way to have fun while participating in ongoing projects and getting to know a community of passionate young scientists-in-training.
Research / Grant -
2018 Sep 20
Welcome to the Newest Members of the DePauw University Community
Congratulations to our newest Tigers! DePauw is excited to welcome the Class of 2022!
Accepted -
2018 Jul 26
Christine Beckmann Awarded Journalistic Honor
Christine Beckmann, of The DePauw: the University Newspaper, received an honor in the Society of Professional Journalists "Best of Indiana" competition. The awards were presented April 27 in Indianapolis. Christine was awarded third place for the best "Student Editorial Cartoon."
Honor Society -
2018 May 2