Recognition & Accolades

2023-2024 student IDEA certification

These Denison students completed the curriculum to achieve the IDEA certification.

February 28, 2024

These Denison students completed the curriculum to achieve the IDEA certification.

The IDEA Student Certificate process connects you to opportunities, experiences, and knowledge that increase your ability and commitment to creating a community of inclusion and belonging on campus and beyond The Hill.

Eric Aboagye-Adinkra

Anthony Battle

Antonio Baldovinos

Cayla Bovell

Noah Chartier

Emma East

Sophia Hwang

Shaina Khan

Sarah Kovacic

Lindsay Lewis-Oersue

Khiem Nguyen

Ikera Olandesca

Alex Pan

Talmage Preyer

Yana Quel

Iyanna Sanders

Deja Simley

Aaron Skubby

Desiree Smith

Klara Thelusma

The program is facilitated by Denison student life professionals, members of the faculty, and outside experts. Please congratulate these students when you see them on campus!

To learn more, visit: IDEA Certification

Posted date: February 28, 2024

Spotlights

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him

Denison Magazine

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

Mai Coffee start up owner Alan Phung '22

Student entrepreneur gains competitive edge

Alan Phung ’22 has learned a lot as a student and entrepreneur. And plans for his start-up, Mai Coffee, are perking up.

Heaven Wade '21 outside Ebaugh Laboratories

Organic Matters

Heaven Wade ‘21 always knew she wanted to go into the medical field to help people — but she is “not a fan of blood,” so she focused on research.

Building a public service career toolbox

A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.

Khalil Bentley '20 awarded graduate school scholarship

International Studies major Khalil Bentley '20 has been awarded a prestigious Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship.

Scoring that first job — at Cisco

Economics major Miles Davis '20 landed a great job at Cisco Systems in San Jose — here's how he made it happen

Columbus Creative in Residence

Denison’s Studio Art department introduces Columbus Creative in Residence program.

Where We Go

Social justice leadership

Denison’s Black Student Union is one of the oldest and most influential clubs on campus. Chief Minister Heaven Wade ’21 shares her insights.

Daniel Roumain playing in concert with Titus Kaphar's A Disturbing Silence

Black Art 2020: Active interaction with Art

Two art exhibitions that focused on Black artists and their work became a springboard for learning in Prof. JSTN CLMN’s Black Art 2020 class.

Partnerships support outreach to diverse students

Denison is fortunate to collaborate with a group of local, national and international programs to recruit talented students from all backgrounds to campus

How We Live

The Founding of the Black Student Union at Denison in 1969

The story behind the founding of the Denison Black Student Union.

How We Live

An Exceptional Experience Yields an Outstanding Performance

Mentoring by faculty & professionals Columbus gave Sara Abou Rashed ’21 the confidence to create a one-woman show about her experience as an immigrant.

How We Learn

Learning Legalese in Spanish

A scholarship helped Kimberly Gutiérrez ’20 study abroad in Spain, where she hopes to gain more skills on her way to a law degree.

How We Learn

The paradox of translation

Dennis Lu '18 learned that translating texts was much more than a simple word-for-word match - translators must understand both cultures.

What's Happening

Recognition & Accolades

Fall teams pack the Big Red trophy case

Doane renovation and expansion: Introducing the Center for Data Reasoning & Visualization

A bigger, better Big Red Weekend

2023-2024 student IDEA certification

Spotlights

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

Student entrepreneur gains competitive edge

Organic Matters

Building a public service career toolbox

Khalil Bentley '20 awarded graduate school scholarship

Scoring that first job — at Cisco

Columbus Creative in Residence

Social justice leadership

Black Art 2020: Active interaction with Art

Partnerships support outreach to diverse students

The Founding of the Black Student Union at Denison in 1969

An Exceptional Experience Yields an Outstanding Performance

Learning Legalese in Spanish

The paradox of translation

What's Happening

2023-2024 student IDEA certification

A three-day immersion leads to learning

An illuminating fall break trip