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November 8, 2022

Shackelfords make transformational $21 million gift toward scholarships at Denison

Don and Teckie Shackelford's endowment will support scholarships for high-achieving Columbus City Schools students.

September 12, 2022

Denison recognized among the country’s top liberal arts colleges

The university’s accomplishments have led to a growing recognition of Denison’s place among the country’s top liberal arts colleges.

August 13, 2020

Denison Edge: A new generation of career-readiness programs

Denison disrupts college career models with Edge, a dynamic space for students to learn with businesses on their home turf — in downtown Columbus.

December 9, 2019

Learning through life on campus

Denison’s master residential plan is modernizing our historic residence halls while providing students with opportunities to learn life skills.

December 6, 2019

A Commitment to Student Success

Financial barriers can stand in the way of student success. Denison is working hard to help students overcome these obstacles.

October 17, 2019

2019 ReMix Summit energizes alumni and student entrepreneurs

ReMix exposes students to entrepreneurship, nudges them to see their own entrepreneurial potential, and helps them to build networks.

July 30, 2019

National Science Foundation Awards Grant for Data Analytics Work

The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year $50,000 research grant to DU Assistant Professor of Data Analytics Sarah Supp.

February 15, 2019

Consulting With a Local Museum

Red Frame student designers consulted with The Works museum in Newark to deepen the experience for their patrons.

July 24, 2018

Globalizing the liberal arts

We need to give our students the opportunities to help them develop the skills, values, and habits of effectively working in global ways.

June 21, 2018

How to "Red Frame It"

Students use the Red Frame Lab to solve problems

May 25, 2018

Ask Adam

Get insights about what’s happening at Denison in this video interview with President Adam Weinberg.

March 28, 2018

$7.5 Million Gift in Support of Library and More

A $7.5 million gift to Denison University supports library renovations and the Journalism Program.

March 19, 2018

Denison Admission Most Selective in College History

Denison University reports that the number of students who applied to the college has increased - for the fourth consecutive year.

February 1, 2018

Data Analytics 101: Much More Than Coding

Data Analytics is more than a great skill — it's a foundational way of seeing and understanding.

January 18, 2018

Entrepreneurship Coach at Denison – Students Put Ideas into Action

Denison hires an entrepreneurship coach for the Red Frame Lab, the college’s center for innovation, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurship.

October 23, 2017

Design-thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Denison

Denison's 'Red Frame Lab' is a dedicated space in the center of campus where students can examine problems and develop solutions.

October 13, 2017

Denison ‘Unlocks Potential’ Through Historic Campaign

Building on Denison's extraordinary ability to unlock potential, the college has launched an historic and ambitious fundraising campaign.

October 9, 2017

Getting career exploration right: a whole-of-campus approach

Denison is leading the way on career exploration. Our students start early, testing and refining the kinds of lives they want to lead.

October 2, 2017

National conference for writers, editors

Denison hosted The Between Coasts Forum, for more than 50 writers, editors, radio and video journalists, and thought-leaders from across the nation.

August 4, 2017

Bloomberg Terminals now open for students and faculty

Nine Bloomberg Terminals on the campus allow Denison's students and faculty to access business data and news in real time.

March 2, 2017

Building Competence and Confidence

The Career Center offers OnBoard, a great way to get up to speed with skills that are invaluable for interviews and careers.

Rendering of The Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts

January 13, 2017

Denison announces new performing arts center

Denison University has announced a new performing arts building, made possible in part by a grant from The Eisner Foundation.

October 21, 2016

Career ready. Life ready.

The new Knowlton Center for Career Exploration is formally launched, and it's already making a critical difference for Denison students.

October 6, 2016

Prime examples

Two Denison students came out of their Amazon internships in Seattle with great experience . . . and job offers.

Andrianna Peterson '18 during Cleveland summer internship

September 21, 2016

Home advantage

Andrianna Peterson's 'Summer on the Cuyahoga' internship made this Cleveland native aware of the opportunities in her own backyard.

September 9, 2016

Funding full scholarships for qualified Columbus students

Denison University announces an exciting new partnership with I Know I Can to make college more accessible to students from Columbus City Schools.

July 13, 2016

Money Magazine Ranks Denison No. 3 in the Nation

Denison helps students achieve an exceptional liberal arts education through need-based and merit-based aid that makes it both affordable and accessible.

July 8, 2016

New Major in Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies

The new major is especially apt for careers like physical therapy, sports medicine, public health and exercise science.

July 7, 2016

Forbes gives high marks to Denison

Once again, Denison University is included in the top tier on Forbes' list of "America's Top Colleges."

June 30, 2016

Forging community

Reese Neader '10 built community and economic stability through his nonprofit, Forge Columbus.

May 6, 2016

Record-breaking Class of 2020 continues upward trend

The highly successful enrollment for Denison's class of 2020 continues the university's upward trend.

May 5, 2016

Scholarly research center named in honor of Prof. Tony Lisska

Denison University's scholarly research center has been named in honor of Professor Anthony J. Lisska.

April 8, 2016

New assistant to the president for strategic initiatives appointed

Denison University has appointed a new assistant to the president for strategic initiatives, Rajesh Bellani.

April 7, 2016

New academic concentration in financial economics launched

Denison University launches a new academic concentration in financial economics.

April 7, 2016

Students and grads earn six National Science Foundation awards

Denison University students and grads earned six National Science Foundation awards to complete post graduate research.

March 10, 2016

Healthy and Wise

Taking care of yourself, getting enough rest and sleep, can be difficult to do.

Denison Admissions Office and Swasey Chapel

March 4, 2016

Admissions soars to new heights

Denison University's Office of Admission has reported that the number of applicants to the college has set a new record.

December 18, 2015

Circling In

Advising Circles gather peers and mentors to learn about Denison and themselves.

December 9, 2015

Global Commerce Major Launched

Ground breaking major in global commerce with a solid core in commerce issues, and focus on a global region through humanities, social sciences and arts.

December 4, 2015

Depth of focus

Four cinema majors living in Chicago create their first movie.

November 17, 2015

Economy as an Ecosystem

The odd pairing of an economist and a paleontologist proves successful

October 22, 2015

Lessons in Greek

Jill Koval '16 is president of her sorority - and that takes a lot of skill.

September 14, 2015

What's your martial art?

One Denison Seminar gives students the chance to use martial arts.

September 9, 2015

U.S. News Rankings Have Denison Maintaining Top Tier Position

Denison’s strong academic reputation, quality of professors and selectivity places the college in the top ranks of national liberal arts institutions.

August 21, 2015