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Photo of Kael Shah ’26 on the tennis court in his tennis uniform, holding a tennis racket.

Coming to Denison ‘one of the best decisions I’ve ever made’

Kael Shah has become a relentless leader by example on the NCAA champion men’s tennis team. It all started with his decision to transfer to Denison.

A baseball player in uniform kneeling and offering a wedding ring to a woman standing on a baseball field holding flowers.

From the diamond to forever: Alums mark 20 years since storybook proposal

Brian Regan ’04 recalls when his love for Big Red baseball, and for Haley Holmberg ’04, were both celebrated on one special day.

Two football players on a football field.

Tyler Green ’28 building on an award-winning debut

The quarterback didn’t play or act like a first-year starter. The best is likely yet to come for Denison football.

A famiily standing in behind a vehicle with an open door

Asher Cole ’29 follows in his father’s footsteps

Asher Cole ’29 had plenty of academic options. He chose Denison because of its liberal arts education and the chance to build on a family legacy.

Sepia toned photo of Don DeJong '54

In an era before specialization, Don DeJong ’54 did it all for Denison

DeJong was a three-sport standout in the 1950s, but it was his humility and treatment of others that still resonate after his death.

A collage of four photos of the Men's Tennis team with their championship trophy, Men's Swim & Dive team with their national championship trophy, Women's Lacrosse team celebrating their season, and the Men's Baseball team gathered for a team photo.

Unprecedented: Inside Denison’s extraordinary year in sports

Two national titles and six top-8 finishes, a journey years in the making.

Photo of Matt Tanney, new associate vice president and director of athletics

Denison names Matt Tanney new associate vice president and director of athletics

The former director of athletics at Wabash College joins Denison July 1, 2025.

Annabelle Calderon and her mother, Crystal Horton.

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

As Denison’s softball team prepares to host the NCAC tournament, Annabelle Calderon recalls one of the most gloriously chaotic days of her life.

Denison fencers and coaches pose for a group photo celebrating their Eastern Women's Fencing Conference win.

Denison fencers earn sumptuous athletic (and culinary) rewards

The Big Red completed their best season in program history, winning a big tournament and finishing first in the Division III national coaches poll.

Andrew D’Asaro throwing a javelin.

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

The Denison senior has become a decorated javelin thrower while persevering through an injury that would have ended most careers.

Denison coach Mike Deegan greets former Denison pitcher Matthew Zmuda at the First Pitch Banquet.

Former Big Red pitcher is living out his big-league dream

Matthew Zmuda ’17 works as an area scout for the Detroit Tigers, and he’s spent time this spring charting the progress of Denison’s draft prospects.

Denison swim and dive team celebrates on the podium with their trophy.

Denison's sixth NCAA men's title is a triumph of team culture

Denison swimmers and divers dominated a national field with an awesome display of team depth. Women’s squad delivered an impressive fourth-place finish.

Denison Women's Basketball team under the disco ball before tipoff.

Moving and grooving before tipoff

Denison women’s basketball home games feature epic locker room dance parties with a unique prop. The fun-loving environment bonds teammates.

Denison's volleyball team celebrating a win.

Denison Magazine

Fall teams pack the Big Red trophy case

Denison collected four regular-season championships in men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball.

Head Coach talking to football team

Denison Magazine

This rock got Denison football rolling

A Big Red football renaissance has coincided with coach Jack Hatem’s new team tradition celebrating a beloved old coach, Woody Hayes.

What's Happening

Photo of Kael Shah ’26 and Ethan Green ’26 standing on a tennis court by the net, holding plaques.

University News

A friendly rivalry produces a special day for Denison men’s tennis

An all-Big Red final compelled ITA regional tournament organizers to move the championship match from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Denison’s campus.

Women in a swimming pool playing water polo.

University News

Water polo to become Denison’s 27th varsity sport

Big Red begins play as a club team in the 2025-26 academic year before transitioning to the varsity level. Tim Sherwood named its first coach.

Alumni at Big Red Weekend.

University News

Excitement builds for Big Red Weekend, Oct. 3-5

It’s not every year Denison’s first home football game lands in October — and this time, it just happens to align with Big Red Weekend, Oct. 3-5.