Former DePauw President Robert Bottoms Dies at 81, Colleagues Discuss His Impact

Former DePauw President Robert Bottoms Dies at 81, Colleagues Discuss His Impact

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind.–The longest-serving President at DePauw University, Dr. Robert G. Bottoms, died this week in Athens, Georgia. Bottoms was DePauw University’s 18th president. He served in that capacity from 1986 to June 30, 2008. He became president emeritus of the university and head of the new Janet Prindle Center for Ethics, serving until January 1, 2010. During Bottoms’ presidency, enrollment at DePauw increased, as did its standing in na…