Granville, Columbus & more

Denison offers the best of both worlds. You’ll fall in love with Granville and its quaint New England charm. And just down the road is Columbus, one of the nation’s most vibrant cities, a haven for foodies with lots of shopping, arts, and urban opportunities.

Granville

25 minutes Driving time between the quaint village of Granville and Columbus, the 14th largest city in the nation.

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Highlights

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Spotlights

Asesha Dayal ’17 and Taby Arthur Fogg ’14

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Best of Columbus: Frozen treats!

With summer approaching, we ventured to four frozen treat destinations — Belle’s Bread, Jeni’s, CRMD, and Dulce Vida.

Amy Kent with students

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Off The Hill and into a community

The Reporting Project at Denison is putting heart into local news — and telling one of Licking County’s biggest stories.

Poster fair

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Ready for launch

There is sometimes a perception that liberal arts colleges are ivory tower academies that don't provide students with much in the way of career preparation

Three tigers at the old fire station

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Three Tigers puts out the fire

When the 6,000-square-foot fire house directly to the west became available, the partners of the popular restaurant and brew pub were ready to pounce.

Nannette V. Maciejunes ’75

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‘I didn’t know I was an art kid’

As she prepares to retire from the Columbus Museum of Art, Nannette Maciejunes ’75 reflects on the path that led her there.

Whisler hall in 1944

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Found

Glimpsed around town and worth noting

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Columbus Creative in Residence

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

Alvaro Magaña '19 (left) and Fernando Magaña'17 (right) on Alvaro’s graduation day.

Where We Go

Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands

International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.

Denison students with an Arab-American family

How We Learn

Learning by listening

An Arabic class connects students with a local Arab-American community, providing opportunities to learn language and culture outside the classroom.

Ponce talks with Kendal residents

Where We Go

A Talent For Connecting

Denison and Kendal launch a new Artist-in-Residence program that promises to benefit both campuses.

2017 cinema students in Columbus, Ohio

How We Learn

Capital City Venue for Cinema Students

Columbus, Ohio, offers easy access to great urban opportunities, including a professional venue for Denison cinema students.

Richard D. Shiels

How We Learn

Linking to American Heritage

A pending World Heritage Site near campus sparks a classroom discussion of Native American spirituality.

What's Happening

Featured News

Denison University’s plan to grow with the Columbus metro

Denison plans to move the needle in Columbus by attracting liberal-arts majors from around the country to upskill for professional careers.

Announcements & Updates

Public Art Project comes to Denison

Greater Columbus Arts Council brings a public art project featuring Columbus artists to campus this spring.

In the News

Columbus Doing Well in COVID Economy

Midwest cities like Columbus have had some of the most resilient job markets during the pandemic.

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