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DePauw University Announces an $80 Million Gift to Build New Athletics Performance Center

DePauw University proudly announces a landmark $80 million philanthropic commitment from an anonymous donor, an alumnus of the university that will enable the construction of a best-in-class athletic stadium and sports performance center.

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DePauw University Announces the Launch of Bold, Gold & You!, a $575 Million Fundraising Campaign

DePauw University announces the launch of Bold, Gold & You!, a $575 million fundraising campaign, the largest in its 188-year history and a defining moment for the institution’s future.

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Access to the Dream

With more than 90 percent of DePauw's students receiving some form of financial aid, the university is more committed than ever to making a world-class liberal arts education accessible to exceptional students of any financial standing.

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Campus Events

Upcoming Events

Willis ‘Bing’ Davis: Reach High and Reach Back – A PBS Documentary *
Oct
22
Willis ‘Bing’ Davis: Reach High and Reach Back – A PBS Documentary *

The Richard E. Peeler Art Center, Auditorium

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Curator Talk with DePauw Alumna Naiomy Guerrero ’12 *
Oct
22
Curator Talk with DePauw Alumna Naiomy Guerrero ’12 *

The Richard E. Peeler Art Center, lower level gallery and auditorium

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Open House McKim Observatory
Oct
24
Open House McKim Observatory

McKim Observatory

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131st Monon Bell Classic
Nov
15
131st Monon Bell Classic

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