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Unleash your passions – on stage, on the field, or in one of 100+ student clubs. Join a community where you'll build friendships that last a lifetime.
Explore Student Life How DePauw stands out among the best liberal arts colleges
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News and Stories
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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DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni
DePauw University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring degrees to 454 new graduates during its 187th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17.
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Trevor Noah Shares Wit and Wisdom in Final Ubben Lecture Series Event
Speaking to a crowd of 3,600 in DePauw University’s Neal Fieldhouse on April 30, award-winning comedian and author Trevor Noah brought his signature sense of humor to timely questions of personal identity and cultural meaning.
Read the StoryDePauw’s liberal arts mission instills multi-dimensional skills for responding to global problems, which allows students to put their passions to good use.
Sharon Crary B. Louise Woods Crandall Professor of Global Health and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
