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National grant supports DePauw’s commitment to civil dialogue

The Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership (ICDP), a national consortium that includes DePauw University, has received a 2025 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University.

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DePauw welcomes new partner for bookstore services

DePauw is pleased to announce a new partnership with Slingshot, an Indiana-owned, family business headquartered in Marion, Ind., to operate its cherished campus bookstore, Eli’s Books. This new partnership ensures that the familiar comforts and community spirit of Eli’s remain intact while embracing new opportunities for growth and service.

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Outstanding scholars named to Spring 2025 Dean's List

DePauw University is pleased to announce the students who have attained Dean's List honors for the Spring 2025 term.

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The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in my classroom.

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