About the King Center

The King Center prepares all Denison students for careers in data and technology through partnerships with campus organizations, alumni, and the community. Students expand their learning through experimentation, creativity, and applied problem-solving. King Center dedicated technologies and spaces include:

• The King Center Commons offers space for high-profile presentations with a 98-inch main display and dual rear screens for breakout sessions.
• The XR (extended reality) lab is a high-tech space that includes 10 headsets for group 3D simulations, advanced motion-tracking sensors, and a dedicated computer for creating hyper-realistic visuals.
• The data visualization lab has a massive 16-foot-by-4.5-foot interactive display, with six huddle tables equipped with individual screens that can share group work to the main display.
• 25 specialized spaces, equipped to support the latest technology, span classrooms, research areas, collaboration zones, student lounges, and seminar rooms.
• Modern meeting and event venues include: An executive conference space with panoramic views of the campus and village, a consultant conference room with a kitchenette, and a seminar room.
• Flexible co-working areas are interspersed throughout the building.
• Hybrid technologies enable virtual participation across all spaces, strategically placed computers, and digital signage throughout the building.

In 2026, Denison completed a sweeping renovation and expansion of Knobel Hall, built in 1895 and one of the most prominent and historic buildings on campus, to create a center for data and innovation. The project included a major renovation of the 21,750-square-foot historic building and a 15,700-square-foot addition.

The King Center anchors the newly renovated Knobel Hall, renamed to honor President Emeritus Dale Knobel and his wife, Tina, in recognition of a lead gift from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation. Knobel Hall is also home to the departments of computer science, data analytics, and data for political research.

Emily Hauser King ’63 and Robert E. King established the King Center for Data & Innovation. The new center empowers Denison students to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by data while staying true to the liberal arts tradition that grounds their education. The building renovation and expansion represent a pivotal moment in Denison’s history, establishing the college as the first liberal arts institution with a dedicated hub for integrating data across the campus and strengthening its reputation as a leader in liberal arts innovation.