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Teckie Shackelford '56

Teckie Shackelford ’56 is an activist for education

The co-founder of I Know I Can, which has helped thousands of kids go to college, says higher education is a right everyone should have.
via Columbus Monthly
Cameron McIntosh '25

Cameron McIntosh ’25 selected as recent student trustee

As a scholar and athlete, Cameron McIntosh will bring a broad student perspective to the Denison Board of Trustees.
Denison University has renamed an administrative building, formerly known as Beth Eden, to Reese House in recognition of a transformative gift from David E. Reese ’62 and his wife, Weezie.

Reese House dedication celebrates donor generosity

Renaming of Beth Eden honors Everett David Reese, a longtime Denison trustee.
Photo of Granville street lined with restaurants, shops, and people on a spring day.

Granville named one of top 10 small town food scenes by USA TODAY

From Aladdin Diner to Mai Chau’s Vietnamese street food, Granville offers a wide range of dining possibilities to residents and Denison students.
via Columbus Dispatch
Denison students from the Reporting Project conducting an interview.

Denison journalism program part of a growing national movement

Twelve Denison students are involved with The Reporting Project, making it Licking County’s largest newsroom and an essential source of local news.
via Northwestern | Medill local news coverage
Denison University 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Jess Cohen

2025 Student Commencement Speaker: Jess Cohen ’25

Denison’s 2025 student commencement speaker is Jess Cohen, a history and Black studies double major from Brooklyn, New York.
Viola Day ’26

Viola Day ’26 is recognized for exceptional leadership

Day is receiving the Ping Award for her work in serving people in need in Licking County.
Brett Reiter '14

Brett Reiter ’14 leads Cinema Columbus Film Festival

The festival features films made in Ohio and across the globe, including Denison cinema student Tyler Nguyen’s short film, “Stuck in Frame.”
via 10tv.com
Karen Spierling

Prof. Karen Spierling: Different cultures can thrive side by side

An active Sunday morning at the Columbus Convention Center offers proof that “real human beings” cross divides and care for one another.
via Columbus Dispatch
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.
David Baker

Emeritus professor David Baker poem appears in The New Yorker

Read Baker’s poem, or listen to him read it aloud.
via The New Yorker
Jen Passaniti ’06

Jen Passaniti ’06 leads production at Highdive ad agency

Passaniti has produced 13 Super Bowl commercials in her career and two Emmy-nominated commercials while at Highdive, ranked #4 by AdAge in 2025.
via Reel Chicago
Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg ’98

Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg ’98 helps advance medical therapies

In her appointment to a Seismic Therapeutics Advisory Board, Kahlenberg will advise on impactful new therapies for autoimmune diseases.
via AP news
Photo of Denison students seated in a lecture hall learning about the uses of AI during a Spring 2025 workshop.

Denison Consulting starts strong in 2025

Program that pairs students with corporate clients has grown steadily since its creation in 2020.

Introducing the 2025 Alumni Citation recipients

Distinguished graduates to receive the university’s highest honor.
Photo of Alexandra Redrick ’25

It’s a small world for Denison Disney intern

Alexandra Redrick ’25 landed a dream internship at Disney through her ambition and help from the Denison alumni network.
Toya Williams, a descendant of Pleasant Litchford, lives in Gahanna, Ohio, and continues to shed light on this legacy.

Student reports on rich history of forgotten Black cemeteries

Brielle Coleman ’27 investigated a high school property that once held the graves of pioneering Black Ohioans.
via Ohio Newsroom
Denison Men's Basketball team group photo

How the Denison men’s basketball team built a championship legacy

The Big Red won its first regular-season conference title in 57 years. Now, Denison heads to the NCAA tournament to meet Franklin College on March 7.
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