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Cinema on the Square Opens Its Doors to DePauw, Greencastle Communities

DePauw University and the City of Greencastle cut the ribbon on its new movie theatre, a versatile downtown hub for entertainment, education and community connection.

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DePauw Ranked 12th Most Innovative College in U.S. News & World Report Ranking

U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings. DePauw ranked No. 12 among the Most Innovative Colleges and No. 46 on the newly added Top Private Colleges list.

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DePauw Details Free Tuition Offer for Families Making up to $100,000

A year after pledging full coverage of financial need for first-year students, DePauw published precise income guidelines to help families plan for out-of-pocket expenses.

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Everyone I talked to, you could tell how much they loved being here. I just thought, ‘this is where I want to be.’ Everything fell into place.

Peyton Rohr Class of 2027, Peyton Rohr is a communications major from California. She's a journalism minor, involved in campus life, Pulliam Center, internships and softball.