Visiting Scholars
The best and brightest minds gather at the Prindle Institute
From established scholars at the peak of their career to bright academics in the early stages of building their success, the Prindle Institute proudly supports visiting scholars for one- to three-year appointments. Visiting scholars teach classes at DePauw, organize dynamic research retreats, conduct original research, and more. Leading scholars such as comparative political scientist Cas Mudde, cultural anthropologist Julie Hollowell, philosopher and children’s book author Claudia Mills, and historian Christopher Hager have all been visiting scholars at the Prindle Institute.
The Nancy Schaenen Visiting Scholar
The Nancy Schaenen Visiting Scholar appointment supports a scholar-teacher in the early or middle stages of their career. Our current Schaenen Scholar is Mercedes Corredor. She specializes in ethics, feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy. Mercy leads the academic enrichment portion of the Hillman Internship and helps organize the Prindle Reading courses. Contact her at mercedescorredor@depauw.edu.
Robert and Carolyn Frederick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethics
The Robert and Carolyn Frederick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethics supports an established scholar-teacher at the peak of their intellectual career. The Prindle Institute is not currently accepting applications for this position.