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New hires bolster faculty numbers, increase diversity

New tenure-track faculty bring a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines to Denison.
Yaz Simpson ’23 performing slam poetry

HERE US showcases original performances by students of color

In its third stage production, HERE US continues to thrive, evolve, and carve out space for passionate performers.
Tejido de Voces rehearsal (photo by Ron Abram)

Building Bridges: Ron Abram, Collaboration and Tejido de Voces

The importance of art - especially in a world divided by COVID, politics, and distance - is a tangible thing.
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Anna Mae Murphy ‘21
Cynthia Geurrero '22

Building a public service career toolbox

A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.
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Malina Infante ‘24
Black lives matter protest

Journalism students report on young activism in Newark

Second in a series of investigative reporting by Journalism students on Black lives in Newark.
via Newark Advocate
Miles Davis '20

Scoring that first job — at Cisco

Economics major Miles Davis ‘20 landed a great job at Cisco Systems in San Jose — here’s how he made it happen

Youth, joy, and vitality

A theatre production by and for people of color opens horizons for the entire campus.
Heaven Wade '21

Social justice leadership

Denison’s Black Student Union is one of the oldest and most influential clubs on campus. Chief Minister Heaven Wade ’21 shares her insights.

Absorbing knowledge via Black dance

An intense collaboration between dance and a museum exhibition yields profound insights on Black culture — and an astonishing video.
Daniel Roumain playing in concert with Titus Kaphar's A Disturbing Silence

Black Art 2020: Active interaction with Art

Two art exhibitions that focused on Black artists and their work became a springboard for learning in Prof. JSTN CLMN’s Black Art 2020 class.
Anna Spain Bradley '99

Anna Spain Bradley ‘99 named Vice Chancellor to UCLA

Anna Spain Bradley ‘99, an expert in international law and human rights has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity & inclusion at UCLA.
via UCLA
Alvaro Magaña '19 (left) and Fernando Magaña'17 (right) on Alvaro’s graduation day.

Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands

International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.
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Liz Anastasiadis ‘21

An internship through the looking glass

An internship with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre fulfills a dream — and grows important skillsets for Destiny Mack ‘21
Black Alumni Association and Black Student Union celebration

Denison students & alumni celebrate Black Student Union founding

In the fall of 2019, current Denison students and alumni celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the university’s Black Student Union.
Nina West at the Emmys

Nina West/Andrew Levitt ‘01 makes history at the Emmys

‘Drag Race’ star Nina West (AKA Andrew Levitt ‘01) scores a first at the Emmys — walking the red carpet in full drag regalia.
via Cosmopolitan.com

Judge Richard Dinkins ’74 honored with Distinguished Service Award

Judge Richard Dinkins, a member of the Denison University Class of 1974, has been honored with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award.
LaForce Baker

LaForce Baker ‘10 expanding Moon Meals into Grocery Stores

Entrepreneur LaForce Baker ‘10 wants to “make healthy food that tastes good more accessible to people.”
via L.A. Times
Sara Abou Rashed '21

An Exceptional Experience Yields an Outstanding Performance

Mentoring by faculty & professionals Columbus gave Sara Abou Rashed ’21 the confidence to create a one-woman show about her experience as an immigrant.
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