ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to DePauw University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from DePauw University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from DePauw University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished DePauw University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended DePauw University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from DePauw University.
This list features Dan Quayle, Barbara Kingsolver and more.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to DePauw University?” and “Which celebrities are DePauw University alumni?”1
Joseph P. Allen
Physicist, AstronautAge: 83
Birthplace: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Joseph Percival "Joe" Allen IV, Ph.D. (born June 27, 1937) is a former NASA astronaut. He... more2
Margaret Mead
Cultural Anthropologist, AnthropologistAge: Dec. at 77 (1901-1978)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Margaret Mead (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) was an American cultural anthropologist... more3
Barbara Kingsolver
Poet, NovelistAge: 65
Birthplace: Annapolis, Maryland
Barbara Kingsolver (born April 8, 1955) is an American novelist, essayist and poet. She was... more4
John Gardner
Literary critic, NovelistAge: Dec. at 49 (1933-1982)
Birthplace: Batavia, New York
Not to be confused with John Gardner (British writer)John Champlin Gardner Jr. (July 21, 1933... more5
Phil Crane
PoliticianAge: 89
Birthplace: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois, Chicago, United States of America, United States
Philip Miller Crane (November 3, 1930 – November 8, 2014) was an American politician. He was a... more6
James B. Stewart
Journalist, AuthorAge: 68
Birthplace: Quincy, Illinois
James Bennett Stewart (born c. 1952) is an American lawyer, journalist, and author.... more
7John McWethy
JournalistAge: Dec. at 61 (1947-2008)
Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois, United States of America
John Fleetwood McWethy (February 28, 1947 – February 6, 2008) was an American... more- 8
Steven M. Rales
Businessperson, Film ProducerAge: 69
Steven M. Rales (born March 31, 1951) is an American businessman, film producer and chairman... more 9
Eli Lilly
Business magnate, BusinesspersonAge: Dec. at 60 (1838-1898)
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Eli Lilly (July 8, 1838 – June 6, 1898) was an American soldier, pharmacist, chemist, and... more10
Alexander Vraciu (November 2, 1918 – January 29, 2015) was a United States Navy fighter ace, a... more11
Percy Lavon Julian
Chemist, ProfessorAge: Dec. at 76 (1899-1975)
Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama
Percy Lavon Julian (April 11, 1899 – April 19, 1975) was a research chemist and a pioneer in... more12
Dan Quayle
Politician, JuristAge: 73
Birthplace: Indianapolis, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Indiana
James Danforth Quayle (born February 4, 1947) is an American politician and lawyer who served... more13
Tom Colten
Publisher, BusinesspersonAge: Dec. at 82 (1922-2004)
Birthplace: Area code 313, Metro Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Contiguous United States
Arthur Thomas Colten, known as Tom Colten (October 21, 1922 – December 5, 2004), was a... more14
Mary Ritter Beard
Archivist, HistorianAge: Dec. at 82 (1876-1958)
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
Mary Ritter Beard (August 5, 1876 – August 14, 1958) was an American historian and archivist,... more- 15
Charles Wilson Greene
PhysicianAge: Dec. at 81 (1866-1947)
Birthplace: Indiana
Charles Wilson Greene (1866–1947) was an American professor of physiology and pharmacology... more 16
James Harlan
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 79 (1820-1899)
Birthplace: Illinois, United States of America
James Harlan (August 26, 1820 – October 5, 1899) was an attorney and politician, a member of... more17
Bob Franks
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 59 (1951-2010)
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States of America
Robert Douglas Franks (September 21, 1951 – April 9, 2010) was an American Republican... more18
Ferid Murad
Professor, ScientistAge: 84
Birthplace: Whiting, Indiana
Ferid Murad (born September 14, 1936) is an Albanian American physician and pharmacologist,... more19
Max Ehrmann
Poet, BusinesspersonAge: Dec. at 73 (1872-1945)
Birthplace: Terre Haute, Indiana
Max Ehrmann (September 26, 1872 – September 9, 1945) was an American writer, poet, and... more20
Charles A. Beard
HistorianAge: Dec. at 74 (1874-1948)
Birthplace: Knightstown, Wayne Township, Indiana
Charles Austin Beard (November 27, 1874 – September 1, 1948) was an American historian,... more21
Joseph E. McDonald
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 72 (1819-1891)
Birthplace: Ohio, United States of America, Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area, United States
Joseph Ewing McDonald (August 29, 1819 – June 21, 1891) was a United States Representative and... more22
Thomas M. Patterson
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 77 (1839-1916)
Birthplace: County Carlow, Republic of Ireland
Thomas MacDonald Patterson (November 4, 1839 – July 23, 1916) was an American politician and... more23
Mike Raab
Venture capitalistMike joined NEA in 2002 as a Partner. He specializes in healthcare investments focusing on... more24
Mr. Lohoff is vice president of Corporate Responsibility for Marathon Petroleum Company LLC.... more25
Newton Booth
Politician, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 67 (1825-1892)
Birthplace: Washington Township, Salem, Indiana, USA
Newton Booth (December 30, 1825 – July 14, 1892) was an American entrepreneur and... more
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