We are launching the most ambitious campaign in Denison’s history — expanding opportunity, elevating learning, and launching students quickly and successfully into their lives and careers.

Together, there is no stopping What We Can Be.

What We Can Be The Denison Campaign
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A place that maximizes opportunity.

A college reinventing liberal arts education.

A community whose value lasts a lifetime.

Five bold priorities designed to expand opportunity, elevate learning, and prepare students to launch quickly and successfully into their lives and careers without loading them up with debt.

Access & Affordability

Open doors for exceptional students.

Academic Excellence

Keep Denison at the forefront of liberal arts education.

Career
Launch

Make career-shaping opportunities possible for all.

Enhancing Student Life

Enrich life outside the classroom. 

The Alumni Network

Sustain a lifelong network.

Meet our honorary and volunteer campaign leaders — passionate advocates whose energy, vision, and love for Denison are powering us forward.

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Upcoming Campaign Events

Get involved in one of our upcoming campaign events to hear firsthand about the bold vision driving Denison’s future.

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Together, there is no limit to What We Can Be.

Denison is a national leader in delivering a truly life-shaping liberal arts education defined by exceptional experiences, proven career outcomes, and strong relationships. Your support is key.

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Spotlights

Michele Walton Hoehn '89 with her daughter Kare '29 standing in a college dorm room.

A Denison room comes full circle

Michele Walton Hoehn ’89 had fond memories of the room in Crawford Hall; now her daughter, Kate ’29, is making her own in the very same space.
Photo of a ReMix discussion event; two men sitting in front of microphones talking on a stage.

Where creativity connects

This year’s Arts ReMix brought together 70 alumni and over 100 students for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, learning, and artistic expression.
Illustrator Clément Barbé’s visualization of the Doane project depicts a vibrant future on A-Quad.
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Driven by Data

Doane Hall’s bold new purpose as a catalyst for data literacy.
Scott Smitson in a classroom pointing at a map

Learning grand strategy from a master

In a course taught by military strategist Scott Smitson, students explore theory, policy, partnerships, and other tools to solve wicked problems.
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