Our Community Stories
Embracing Unpredictable Moments
Deepa Prakash
What excites me about teaching is the opportunity to discuss and learn about the pressing issues that…
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Global Impact
Sharon Crary
Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…
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The Silver Lining
Suzanne Spencer
After beginning her television news career as a multimedia journalist in South Bend, Suzanne Spencer…
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The Unifying Power of Art
Gerard Pannekoek
“Art is a great place to start a conversation,” says Gerard Pannekoek ’11. “It’s a place to build trust…
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Joy at the Intersection of Music and Service
Rafael Toro-Quiñones
“I’m kicking myself for dropping a leadership class with Dr. McKelligan,” laughs Rafael Toro-Quiñones…
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Still Learning
Tyson & Kady Becker
When an opportunity arose to advance in his career within General Motors, Tyson Becker ’04 knew it was…
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A Collaborative Approach
Craig Paré
I love that our students come to classes and rehearsals hungry to learn and, when challenged, respond…
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Empowering Students
Leslie James
Since I recognize that each student brings a unique dimension to the collective, it is problematic to…
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Promoting Peace Through Music
Andrew Brown
I chose DePauw because it is the kind of place where students can explore fields of studies that are…
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Fostering Personal Connections
Sarah Rowley
What excites me about teaching? Everything! The magic that happens in the classroom is completely dependent…
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Meaningful Connections
Mike Bogers
Mike Bogers applied to exactly one college. “I showed up in Greencastle during the fall, the weather…
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Initiative and Empathy
Moeez Islam Malik
“I never knew that I would be a leader,” admits Moeez Islam Malik ’27. Yet just a few years into his…
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Confidence In Leadership
Christian Rivera
I came to DePauw as a Posse Scholar from an inner-city high school, already credited for my leadership…
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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to DePauw on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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A Preview of the Future
Lena Tuttle
When Lena Tuttle ’29 walked into the study abroad fair as a first-year DePauw student, they assumed they…
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Working Together
Greg Schwipps
I am a DePauw professor but also a 1995 DePauw alumnus. I started my first-year at DePauw a would-be…
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In the Swim of Things
John Marshall
When I started my college search, I wasn’t 100 percent settled on a path. I had enjoyed economics in…
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At Home in the Lab
Amelia McLaren
As a biochemistry major with plans to pursue her M.D. and one day work in a teaching hospital, Amelia…
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Everything is possible
Sahit Liyanage
What is the value of undergraduate research? One is the experience itself: the chance to learn and engage…
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It's never the last time at DePauw
Brian Perry
Brian Perry is forever connected to DePauw. A philosophy major at DePauw, he went on to earn a JD from…
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Community Builder. Documentarian.
Meru Sharma
At DePauw, I was a Media Fellow. I was lucky enough to go off-campus for a semester to the New York Arts…
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A Place to Flourish
Miriam Linton
When Miriam Linton ’29 began her college search process, she knew that finding a tight-knit community…
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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the DePauw University faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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Appetite for Discovery
Ibilola Fasogbon
Ibilola Fasogbon ’28 has always been driven by curiosity and adventure. As a child, she found nearly…
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Environmental Geosciences Exploration
Zach Perrine
When Zach Perrine stepped foot on the DePauw University campus, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do.…
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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at DePauw and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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The Voice of Influence
Nate Spangle
Talk to Nate Spangle ’19 for a few minutes and “media personality” will seem like an obvious career destination…
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Applied learning. Real solutions.
Scott Wilkerson
Out of graduate school, I worked for 3.5 years gaining invaluable experience with Exxon Production Research…
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Building Connections
Naima Shifa
The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in…
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Spiritual Self-Discovery
Zoe Green
Growing up in a military family, Zoe Green ’27 became accustomed to transition at a young age. Having…
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