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2024

Student News, Faculty, Recognition & Accolades

Neuroscience students explore big ideas in podcasts

A class assignment led Sophia Sobota ’24 to interview a scientific hero and win an all-campus journalism prize.

Date: May 10, 2024

2023

Faculty

From Ohio to Ecuador: Spring 2023 Denison Seminar

Gina Dow is leading a Denison Seminar which examines the effects of social policy in Licking County, Ohio and Quito, Ecuador.

Date: February 17, 2023

Spotlights

Summer research leads to publication in professional journal

Sophie Bittner '22 publishes study about students with disabilities and their access to academic support in college.

Denison Magazine

Unlocking Potential: Jess Spitzer '22

Mindfulness During a Pandemic

Psychology major Sullivan Ray’s quantifies the benefits of mindfulness during a pandemic.

Finding her edge

Taking a stab at fencing proved to Gabriella Longo '23 that she could go the distance.

How We Learn

Senior research builds job-ready skills

Cassidy Audette’s senior research project gives her great skills for the workplace.

Henshaw family and students playing board game

Home sweet home?

When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.

Students creating a mindful graffiti wall

How We Live

Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus

The benefits of mindfulness are clear. Mindful Denison shares best practices through programs and events, including a Day of Mindfulness.

Rachel Abbott '19 backpacking in the Swiss Alps.

Where We Go

Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots

Rachel Abbott '19 will teach children and explore Germany — thanks to a Fulbright award.

Laden ’19 watching the sunset in Portugal

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An Opportunity in the Canary Islands

A Fulbright Scholarship will bring Julia Laden ’19 to the Canary Islands, where she will teach English to young children.

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Mentorship Leads to a Fulbright

Strong faculty relationships guided Andrea Weyneth ‘19 on her path to a Fulbright.

Psychology researchers Marcos Arnett ‘20, Hope Cherubini ‘21, Andrew Kopco ‘20, and Anna Stone ‘21

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Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety

Psychology students explore the effects of mindfulness on anxiety

How We Learn

Student Research Wins Recognition

Allison Koneczny’s research won the award for the best undergraduate empirical research at the Ohio Psychologists Association conference.

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University News

Denison launches the most ambitious campaign in its history

Academic innovation continues to accelerate at Denison

Denison announces 2026 MLK keynote and theme

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2024

2023

Spotlights

Summer research leads to publication in professional journal

Unlocking Potential: Jess Spitzer '22

Mindfulness During a Pandemic

Finding her edge

Senior research builds job-ready skills

Home sweet home?

Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus

Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots

An Opportunity in the Canary Islands

Mentorship Leads to a Fulbright

Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety

Student Research Wins Recognition

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Colleen Boyle ’24 to serve as recent student trustee

Neuroscience students explore big ideas in podcasts

Jill Uland, academic administrative assistant, retires