July 1, 2020 Matt Nowling '21, national president of College Democrats Black executive board member Matt Nowling '21 has accepted the presidency of the College Democrats of America. via New York Times
June 9, 2020 "Deep Creek" by Pam Houston '83 wins Colorado Book Award Author Pam Houston '83 gets kudos and the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction for her book “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country." via Parker Chronicle
June 9, 2020 Anna Spain Bradley '99 named Vice Chancellor to UCLA Anna Spain Bradley '99, an expert in international law and human rights has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity & inclusion at UCLA. via UCLA
May 12, 2020 Kim Sablich '90 Exec VP of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Jazz Pharmaceuticals today announced the appointment of Kim Sablich '90 as executive vice president, general manager of North America. via Bingham News
April 28, 2020 Ryan Brown '18 Shares Money Expertise Economics major Ryan Brown '18 helps his clients plan for the future as he shares his financial expertise. via Newark Advocate
April 23, 2020 Ben Cross '20 to serve as the newest Recent Student Trustee The Denison Board of Trustees has elected Ben Cross '20 to serve as the newest Recent Student Trustee.
April 8, 2020 Anna Spain Bradley '99 elected to Council on Foreign Relations University of Colorado Law School Professor Anna Spain Bradley '99 has been elected to Council on Foreign Relations. via Colorado School of Law
April 3, 2020 Wes Judd '13: Ultramarathoner Wes Judd is burning up the miles as an ultramarathoner - with seven top-ten finishes. via UltraRunning Magazine
March 10, 2020 Emily Merrell '09, founder of Six Degrees Society Entrepreneur Emily Merrell '09 majored in Spanish & Comm., worked for Tory Burch & now leads Six Degrees Society, with chapters across the US. via Authority Magazine
February 28, 2020 Richard Downs '77 on sustainability Homestead aficionado Richard Downs '77 shares his views on sustainability and the future. via Green Energy Ohio
February 25, 2020 A career behind the camera For Marty Jones ’86, a lifetime in the movie business has lived up to the hype.
January 30, 2020 Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.
December 9, 2019 Playing with Fire Dan Ewen ’96 had to keep faith in his work for more than a decade for Playing with Fire, a 96-minute movie that took more than 12 years to make.
November 24, 2019 True fact — Jeffrey Hatcher '80 authored "The Good Liar" Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen via Weirton Daily Times
November 8, 2019 Writer/Improv Comedian Dan Ewen's 'Playing With Fire' Launches 'Playing With Fire,' the latest movie from writer and comedian Dan Ewen '96, just hit the screens. via Walden media
November 3, 2019 When is it a recession? Economist Claudia Sahm '98 has an answer Fed. Reserve economist Claudia Sahm '98 has created a simple rule, based on unemployment numbers, to rapidly determine if a recession is underway. via Morningstar
October 31, 2019 A great "trick" from Jen Garner '94 During her commencement speech, Jennifer Garner '94 suggested dressing as a mailbox for Halloween — she made good! via Women's Health
October 31, 2019 SNL's Alex Moffat '04 launched his career in Chicago Antics on the Chicago Bulls' basketball court got SNL's Alex Moffat '04 noticed. via Chicago Tribune
October 26, 2019 Two alums featured in performance of ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Diego Rubey '19 and Jordan Fehr '07 get great reviews for their performances in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Columbus' Available Light Theatre. via Columbus Dispatch
October 25, 2019 Lauren Hannan Shafer '88 leads ArtWorks in Cincinnati Lauren Hannan Shafer '88 has just been named CEO of Cincinnati's ArtWorks, a nonprofit that employs youth to create art and community impact. via Cincinnati Business First
October 10, 2019 Denison students & alumni celebrate Black Student Union founding In the fall of 2019, current Denison students and alumni celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the university’s Black Student Union.
October 4, 2019 Judge Richard Dinkins '74 honored for public works Nashville Public Schools honored Judge Richard Dinkins '74 with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award for "esteemed career of service." via Nashville Public Education Foundation
September 27, 2019 Five Years Out, Loose Films, Launched by DU Alums, Is Going Global Powered by DU Cinema alums, videography firm Loose Films is finding success in Columbus and in cities across the world. via Spectrum News
August 29, 2019 Book by Katie McKenna '04 optioned by Ellen Degeneres for CW movie Ellen Degeneres is bringing "How to Get Run Over by a Truck" by Katie McKenna '04 to CW TV. via Variety
August 28, 2019 Lily Gross '19, fixing the food system Change-maker Lily Gross '19 is working with Bon Appetit, creating positive change by educating consumers and supporting more sustainable products. via Bon Appetit Management
August 9, 2019 After 45 Years in Ministry, Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 Is Retiring When Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 began her vocation it was unusual for women to be in the pulpit, hospitals and homes as a minister. via Chestnuthilllocal.com
August 7, 2019 Charles Pugsley '09, Independent Bookstore Owner A true student of the liberal arts, cinema and psychology double major Charles Pugsley '09 owns an independent, pop-up bookstore. via Columbus Monthly
August 5, 2019 New Novel by Scott Hylbert '91 Scott Hylbert's novel 'Task Lyst' intertwines characters in questionable — and at times illegal — activities as part of the gig economy. via Rancho Bernando News Journal
August 1, 2019 Connie Bergstein Dow '73 Author of Book on Children's Dance Dance major Connie Bergstein Dow '73 wants to engage children with dance through her book, "From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play." via Free Spirit Publishing
July 25, 2019 Jimmy Fennessey ’19 gains Boren & Critical Language scholarships Jimmy Fennessey ’19 has been awarded a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study in Jordan during the 2019-20 academic year.
July 25, 2019 Robert Levine '00 to Write & Produce Jeff Bridges Show Cinema major Robert Levine '00 is co-writer and executive producer for a new FX series, “The Old Man,” starring Jeff Bridges. via Variety
July 16, 2019 Econ Major Ted Kolva '84 Leads in Fitness Ted Kolva '84 played lacrosse and majored in economics at Denison. He coached under Tommy Thompsen & today he's the "Gym Boss." via The Reading Eagle
July 16, 2019 Judge Richard Dinkins ’74 honored with Distinguished Service Award Judge Richard Dinkins, a member of the Denison University Class of 1974, has been honored with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award.
July 1, 2019 Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots Rachel Abbott '19 will teach children and explore Germany — thanks to a Fulbright award.
June 12, 2019 Mom Made Foods' Heather Stouffer '96 called "Genius Mom" Heather Stouffer '96, founder of Mom Made Foods, is called "Genius Mom" for creating healthy food solutions for time-crunched parents. via Good Morning America
June 6, 2019 A Fulbright Connects a Student & Her Family History A Fulbright Teaching Assistantship to Turkey gives Madina Khudaynazar ’19 an opportunity to revisit her own family’s roots.
June 6, 2019 An Opportunity in the Canary Islands A Fulbright Scholarship will bring Julia Laden ’19 to the Canary Islands, where she will teach English to young children.
June 6, 2019 Full Circle “When you’re a Latina in education, it’s about giving back,” says Fulbright award-winner Andrea Vallejo ’19.
May 24, 2019 Gabriele Eimontaite '18 Wins an AP Award English and women's & gender studies major Gabriele Eimontaite '18 won an AP award for this piece she wrote as an intern with the Newark Advocate. via Newark Advocate
May 10, 2019 LaForce Baker '10 - in Chicago Crain's 20 In Their 20s Fresh food Entrepreneur LaForce Baker '10 makes the Chicago Crain's 20 In Their 20s list. via Crain's Chicago Business
May 10, 2019 Melanie Wine Tolan '91 Marketing Exec. Dir. at Roanoke College Roanoke College has appointed Melanie Wine Tolan '91 as executive director of Marketing and Communications. via Yahoo Finance
May 2, 2019 LaForce Baker '10 expanding Moon Meals into Grocery Stores Entrepreneur LaForce Baker '10 wants to "make healthy food that tastes good more accessible to people." via L.A. Times
May 1, 2019 David Michaels '03 Director of Production and Business Development David Michaels '03 combines his econ and theatre backgrounds as director of production and business development for Animation Express. via AnimationExpress.com
April 16, 2019 Jonathan Tyack '93 Named a 2019 Ohio Super Lawyer Jonathan Tyack '93 has been named a 2019 Ohio Super Lawyer for the ninth consecutive year. via TyackLaw.com
April 12, 2019 Aaron Webb '96 COO of Morning Pointe Healthcare Services Company Attorney Aaron Webb '96 is COO of Morning Pointe healthcare services company. Webb majored in black studies and political science at Denison. via chattanoogan.com
April 9, 2019 Herb Porter '13 As Raoul in Touring Production of "Phantom" Phantom of the Opera, 30 years old, is a re-imagined spectacle, starring Herb Porter '13 as iconic Raoul at the story's center. via WTTE
February 25, 2019 Emily Merrell '09 Shares Networking Tips Emily Merrell, founder of networking group Six Degrees Society, shares networking tips for your career and community work. via The Do List