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Master the essential skills of Microsoft Excel with Denison Edge’s Intro to Excel Accelerator Program. Designed for students and professionals looking to build proficiency in data management, formulas, pivot tables, AI tools, and more, this interactive course covers both foundational and advanced Excel functions. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, you’ll gain practical experience to enhance your academic and career success. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to sharpen your skills, this program will equip you with valuable tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.

This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 185 - Marketing & Brand Strategy"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 184 - Analytical Strategies in Business"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

Unlock the power to drive meaningful change in an organization by making the financial case for environmental sustainability. In this program, you'll learn how sustainable practices can reduce costs, create new opportunities, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and elevate a company’s reputation—while retaining employees, customers, and investors. You'll dive into the key costs of sustainable actions and gain hands-on experience in creating a cost-benefit analysis that speaks to decision-makers. By the end, you’ll be ready to project ROI and payback periods, equipping you to confidently present sustainability as a smart business strategy.

Are you excited for the Denison University Career Expo on Thursday, September 18th from 11am to 2pm? To ensure you’re fully prepared to make the most of this dynamic event, join us for our drop-in prep sessions!

Are you excited for the Denison University Career Expo on Thursday, September 18th from 11am to 2pm? To ensure you’re fully prepared to make the most of this dynamic event, join us for our drop-in prep sessions!

This four-week program will provide a basic introduction to the vital field of grant writing, equipping you with the tools (and tricks of the trade) you’ll need to get started. It will include a look at the nonprofit grants landscape; an overview of grant components and the grant life cycle; and invaluable tips for writing successful narratives, conveying impact, crafting budgets, and reporting out. Through open discussions, practical exercises (including crafting a mock grant over the duration of the program), and a roundtable with experts, you’ll come away with an understanding of grant writing, what it entails, and how it might be changing. More specifically, you’ll discover what comprises a grant and its life cycle; learn how to identify relevant grants; garner tips for writing compelling narratives and reports; acquire tools for conveying data and impact; and explore how AI might be affecting the field.

The Finance Pathway through Denison Edge is an immersive 8-week experience designed to help students explore career paths in finance, connect with successful alumni, and prepare for competitive internships and jobs in the industry. Through a mix of foundational instruction, industry insight, and exclusive networking, participants will gain a clearer understanding of finance roles—from investment banking to fintech—and learn how to navigate recruiting timelines with confidence.