October 19, 2022 A long walk in the fight against cancer Four Denison roommates reunited in October 2022 for 26.2 miles of memories, blisters, and hope.
October 17, 2022 Pulitzer-winning columnist Connie Schultz to join Denison journalism faculty Schultz, a USA Today columnist and author of the bestselling The Daughters of Erietown, begins as Professor of Practice in Journalism August 2023.
October 6, 2022 Big Red Weekend reveals the threads that connect Denisonians Parents and alumni explored campus, attended special functions and sporting events, and walked down to the village to catch up on life at Denison.
September 30, 2022 Prof. Alan Miller honored with lifetime achievement award Prof. Alan Miller has been honored for his lifetime of contribution to the journalism profession. via Society of Professional Journalists
September 29, 2022 4 questions with English Professor Fred Porcheddu-Engel As he celebrates his 30th year as part of the Denison faculty, Porcheddu-Engel remains as enthusiastic as the day he arrived as a student.
September 20, 2022 Edge summer program empowers students to tackle real-world issues The signature Denison Edge project tasks participants with designing strategies to tackle complex problems facing select Columbus businesses.
September 20, 2022 Why do doctors suffer high burnout rates? Dr. Kimberly Becher '02, a small town practitioner, illustrates the intensity of the life of a doctor and why they suffer high burnout rates. via New York Times
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.
September 12, 2022 New HR leader seeks to build connections and community As Denison’s new AVP of People and Culture, Janine Watkins brings a vision for innovation and strategic organization to The Hill.
September 6, 2022 The power of connecting people Professor Toni King remembers friend and fellow Denison faculty member Terrance Dean, Ph.D. via Columbus Dispatch
September 1, 2022 24 hours of improv and 4 years with a new ‘family’ This 24-hour improv show is an extreme bonding experience, a great way to get close to your friends, and a big opportunity to work toward a common goal
September 1, 2022 Denison’s data analytics majors are in high demand The explosion of data and the need for those who can build predictive models and communicate the findings have never been greater.
August 29, 2022 'Parents, let your teens do hard things' "The work of learning in college is hard," says Prof. Karen Spierling "But the learning parts are meant to be hard. Otherwise, what is the point?" via Grown and Flown
August 29, 2022 New Hoaglin Wellness Center expands services with a holistic approach The Ann and Thomas Hoaglin Wellness Center, Denison’s new home for wellness, opens its doors to students, faculty, and staff.
August 29, 2022 Why we need another national conversation about mental health on campus We live in tough times, and colleges must help students develop skills and habits to cope.
August 24, 2022 Award-winning Summer Scholars program builds tomorrow’s researchers Each summer, endowed funds support 120 to 140 students pursuing research under the supervision of a faculty member for up to 10 weeks
August 23, 2022 Summer research leads to publication in professional journal Sophie Bittner '22 publishes study about students with disabilities and their access to academic support in college.
August 22, 2022 Kurtz: We need humanities, arts & natural sciences as well as STEM "We live in complicated times, where the limits of science compel us to admit that some big questions push beyond the lab bench:" Prof. Jeff Kurtz. via Columbus Dispatch
August 17, 2022 Welcome to the Denison Class of 2026 Be highly motivated to take advantage of everything Denison offers, have an open mind, and be prepared to be challenged.
July 26, 2022 Denison introduces new major in applied mathematics The new major will equip mathematically oriented students with the knowledge and experience to solve real-world problems.
July 26, 2022 Learn why Dosinda Alvite is a "master craftsman" of teaching Students in Professor Dosinda Alvite’s classes learn through community, engagement — and lots of creativity.
July 25, 2022 Susan Booth '85 to lead Chicago's Goodman Theatre Susan Booth '85 has been named artistic director of the Goodman Theater in Chicago, one of the most influential regional nonprofits in the country. via New York Times
July 20, 2022 Denison's new CIO hopes to build structure around innovation Denison CIO Liv Gjestvang wants to understand and build better structures to support learning, retention, and long-term success. via Ed Scoop
July 18, 2022 Prof. Jack Shuler: Black Ohioans die from overdose at higher rates Black people make up 13.2% of Ohio’s population, and yet, they account for 20% of opioid overdose deaths so far this year, says Shuler. via Columbus Dispatch
July 14, 2022 Denison University appoints director of admission Following a national search, Denison University is pleased to announce the appointment of Huy Trinh as director of admission.
July 14, 2022 Prof. Karen Powell Sears shares 5 benefits of remote learning As in-person classes resumed in 2020, Prof. Karen Powell Sears asked her students what worked during remote learning. The answers may surprise you. via Inside Higher Ed
July 13, 2022 Denison profs weigh in on why Black girls are seen as adults In this podcast, three Denison professors discuss why Black girls are judged as if they're adults, which has significant ramifications today. via Columbus Dispatch
July 8, 2022 Denison to build new stadium for men’s and women’s lacrosse and soccer Kienzle Stadium will provide world-class facilities for Denison athletics.
July 8, 2022 New CIO offers global view of higher education technology Denison’s new Chief Information Officer Liv Gjestvang, has a wide perspective on the technology landscape of higher education — a global view.
July 7, 2022 DU alum movie "Poser" spotlights Columbus music scene Poser, a Tribeca-debuted film by DU grads, grabs headlines for its behind-the-scene glimpse of indie music landscape. via Spin
July 7, 2022 President Weinberg named NCAC president Denison University President Dr. Adam Weinberg has been named the president of the North Coast Athletic Conference.
July 1, 2022 Local WWII vet leads Columbus parade writes student reporter Jen Clancey '23 reports on WWII veteran's experiences as a lead-up to serving as grand marshal for Columbus July 4 Parade. via Columbus Dispatch
June 9, 2022 2022 Reunion classes celebrate, return in big numbers The five days of events marked the return of in-person campus reunions for the first time since 2019.
June 7, 2022 Just follow the molecules “Every piece of data tells us something and points to a new question,” says biologist and geneticist Eric Liebl.
June 1, 2022 DU grads' film to debut Directed by Denison grads, 'Poser' premiered at Tribeca this spring. The film highlights the Columbus underground music scene. via Columbus Dispatch
May 26, 2022 Overcoming doubt Writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a book involves dozens of opportunities to learn something new.
May 25, 2022 Alan Phung '22: entrepreneur and Morningstar team member Alan Phung '22 will continue to grow his business, Mai Coffee, as he transitions to a new position with Morningstar financial services. via Newark Advocate
May 23, 2022 Eight memorable hours: Commencement Day starts with the sunrise It’s a day filled with scenes of emotion, soaring achievement, hard work, words of wisdom and long goodbyes. And a few pancakes.
May 20, 2022 Class of 2020 returns, ready to celebrate and heal "The community, the learning, the professors, the people ... It’s what has made more than 300 of us want to come back on some random weekend in June.”
May 18, 2022 Sara Abou Rashed '21: How cookies make community Sara Abou Rashed '21 shares how her mother’s cookie recipe helped her form a friendship with an unlikely neighbor in a Columbus performance. via Columbus Dispatch
May 16, 2022 So, you've gotten into a college. Now what? It matters far less where you go to college and much more about how well you take advantage of the place you are going.
May 13, 2022 The graduating senior’s dilemma: Keep it or toss it? As they pack up to leave The Hill, freshly minted Denison graduates face one last multiple-choice test.
May 11, 2022 Denison and Otterbein Granville affirm their mutual commitment With many similar goals, Denison University and Otterbein Granville value their collaboration.
May 10, 2022 Student reporting: $20 billion Intel affects local businesses A series by Jen Clancey '23 examines the effects of $20B Intel development on local businesses. via Newark Advocate
May 10, 2022 The false choice between career skills and liberal arts College students shouldn’t have to choose between career skills and liberal arts.
May 9, 2022 The surprising history of Bluegrass music Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.
May 4, 2022 2022 Kussmaul awardee: Charles Stacy Charles Stacy ’22 was recognized for his contribution to “the friendly relations between Granville and the college."
May 4, 2022 Ray Walker ’22 named recent student trustee Walker, who graduates in May after a stellar four years at Denison, officially replaces Ben Cross ’20, who will complete his term this summer.
