Campus President's Office Speeches & Writings Speeches & Writings The latest publications and remarks from Denison University President Adam Weinberg. Navigate President's Office About Adam Weinberg Speeches & Writings Strategic & Operational Priorities Vice President for Student Life Search Vice President for Enrollment Management Search Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications Issues in Higher Education Business needs more data competent workers—higher ed must rise to the challenge September 11, 2020 President Weinberg: Students need to develop a range of attributes—from creativity, ethics and intuition to analytical, quantitative and logic skills. Issues in Higher Education 5 ways COVID-19 will change higher education forever, and how colleges can adapt August 4, 2020 President Weinberg outlines higher education mega-shifts and changing expectations in a USA Today op-ed. Issues in Higher Education COVID-19 forced us to see the good and the bad of remote learning July 20, 2020 The sudden shift to remote teaching is a challenge and an opportunity for higher education. Issues in Higher Education Update regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement guidance July 10, 2020 Update from Pres. Weinberg on the impact of recent guidance on Denison students and the joint statement made by the GLCA Presidents and signed by Denison. Issues in Higher Education How new graduates can make the most of a terrible job market June 26, 2020 Pres. Weinberg makes the case in Kiplinger that there’s never been a better time for students & recent grads to make new connections & develop skills. Issues in Higher Education We need a new framework to solve problems in the wake of COVID-19 June 2, 2020 President Weinberg offers steps forward to reframe and begin to solve the “wicked problem” of COVID-19. Issues in Higher Education What colleges and companies can do to launch successful careers of new graduates February 13, 2020 Here are five areas in which students say they need more support to thrive in the workplace. Issues in Higher Education President speaks: 7 ways to build a better career launchpad for low-income students January 27, 2020 Denison President Adam Weinberg and VP Laurel Kennedy share ways to build a better career launchpad for low-income students. Issues in Higher Education 9 essential practices to make college pay off November 4, 2019 Denison President Adam Weinberg shares 9 best practices for college students to help ensure the best return on their investment. Issues in Higher Education The move to stakeholder capitalism is an opportunity to reshape education September 6, 2019 Pres. Weinberg notes that today's liberal arts can clarify both how businesses and markets operate, and how human beings think and what they need. Messages to Campus and Local Community Welcome to the Denison Class of 2023 August 25, 2019 College is not a spectator sport. The college experience you have will be the one you create. Messages to Campus and Local Community Practical Wisdom: A Graduation Message May 18, 2019 President Adam Weinberg addresses the Class of 2019 with a graduation message. Issues in Higher Education What really matters when choosing a college March 29, 2019 Find a place where your student can find great mentorship, opportunities to engage deeply, & fellow students with whom they will build friendships. Issues in Higher Education Creating an ecosystem for faculty mentorship February 25, 2019 From Adam Weinberg: Faculty mentorship helps students develop the skills, values, habits, networks & experiences needed to achieve their goals. Issues in Higher Education As jobs change, higher ed helps prepare for future work February 1, 2019 Denison's work of higher education can help drive positive job growth in our Columbus community. Messages to Campus and Local Community Fall 2018 Welcome Letter to Students August 30, 2018 President Weinberg shares updates, news, and suggestions for students as they embark on the 2018-19 academic year. Issues in Higher Education 5 tips to start college on the right foot August 9, 2018 College experiences vary tremendously. Make choices that will nourish and sustain you in college and throughout the rest of your life Issues in Higher Education Globalizing the liberal arts July 24, 2018 We need to give our students the opportunities to help them develop the skills, values, and habits of effectively working in global ways. Messages to Campus and Local Community Live the Mission: A Commencement Message May 21, 2018 In his Commencement message, Pres. Weinberg asks seniors to live the mission, be lifelong learners, sustain your relationships and stay connected. Issues in Higher Education Selecting a college: advice from a parent and college president April 4, 2018 What do you need to know when choosing a college? Figure out the right fit for your student, look first-year programs, and make one last visit. Maximize Your Intellectual Experience at Denison February 6, 2018 Denison is a hub of intellectual engagement: faculty research, grants, award-winning undergraduate research, visiting scholars & artists and more. Issues in Higher Education Being a civically engaged college that contributes to democratic ways of living: reflections of a college president December 1, 2017 Reflections on the role of colleges in the work of democracy, published in Connections: An Annual Journal of the Kettering Foundation, 2017. Issues in Higher Education Getting career exploration right: a whole-of-campus approach October 9, 2017 Denison is leading the way on career exploration. Our students start early, testing and refining the kinds of lives they want to lead. Issues in Higher Education A Letter to the Class of 2021: Ten Pieces of Advice August 1, 2017 Ten simple things will make your college experience more fun, meaningful and important. Messages to Campus and Local Community Unlocking Potential: A Graduation Message May 13, 2017 President Adam Weinberg's remarks and charge to the Class of 2017 at the college's 176th annual Commencement exercises. See More
Presidential Speeches & Writings When first semester of college doesn’t go well: advice from a college president Don’t panic, President Adam Weinberg says. Many students use these early struggles to flourish. Read more
Presidential Speeches & Writings Community Update Sent to students, faculty, and staff on Nov. 13, 2023 Read more
Presidential Speeches & Writings A letter to our campus community Sent to students, faculty, and staff on Oct. 11, 2023 Read more