2025

Nan Carney-DeBord
Featured News
Nan Carney-DeBord, an innovative and energetic leader, to retire
One of the Big Red's greatest athletic eras came under the stewardship of an alum who built connections, changed cultures, and put student-athletes first.
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2024

Victoria Turnier ’24
Experiential Learning
Healthier alternatives for school lunches
During Victoria Turnier’s study-abroad in London, she volunteered at a local school where she saw the impact of healthier food options.
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Eliza Roach ’25
Experiential Learning
London internship reinforces the importance of literacy
Global health and HESS double major Eliza Roach ’25 interned at a public school helping students improve their reading skills.
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James Baker greeted Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy at the airport in Perth, Australia after she returned from Paris.
Denison Magazine
The Denison alum behind pole-vaulting gold
James Baker ’20 helped an Australian pole vaulter soar to Olympic gold. The lessons he learned in the HESS program set him up for success.
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2023

Rebecca Homan
Denison Magazine
Pedagogy perfected
Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.
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2020

Greg Lott
Featured News
Faculty member selected to fellowship
Gregory Lott, ass't prof. of Health, Exercise & Sport Studies, was selected as an American Kinesiology Association Leadership Institute fellow.
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LeBron James
In the News
Black athletes may positively affect Black voter turnout
Study by DU Faculty Robert Bennett III notes that Black athletes' potential to connect with voters can be larger than that of politicians.
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Awards & Honors
HESS Major Katherine Kustritz '20 wins President's Medal
Katherine (KT) Kustritz '20, a Health, Exercise & Sport Study major, was awarded Denison's President's Medal, the college's highest student honor.
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Awards & Honors
HESS major James Baker '20 awarded President's Medal
James Baker '20, a Health, Exercise & Sport Study major, was awarded Denison's President's Medal, the college's highest student honor.
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Bob Ghiloni
In the News
Men's Basketball Coach Bob Ghiloni retires
Bob Ghiloni led the Denison men's basketball program for nearly two decades. He remains on the faculty as a professor.
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2019

Denison athletes with Nan Carney-DeBord
Featured News
Denison University trains athletes to lead in sport, professions, and life
Alumni gift will establish Knetzer Family Institute for Development Through Sport
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2017

Bonar Family Mentorship
Awards & Honors
Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award inaugurated
The inaugural Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award was awarded to Bob Ghiloni, assistant professor and Denison men’s basketball coach.
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2016

muscles in the body mannequin
Announcements & Updates
New Major in Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies
The new major is especially apt for careers like physical therapy, sports medicine, public health and exercise science.
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