The Denison University Board of Trustees has appointed Max Levine to serve as the Class of 2026 Recent Student Trustee. A philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) major from New York, Levine brings a combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial leadership, and a commitment to amplifying students’ voices to this governance role.
“Max’s exceptional track record of leadership, his dedication to supporting students, and his collaborative approach to problem-solving make him an outstanding choice for student trustee,” said Denison University President Adam Weinberg. “His academic, consulting, and student life experiences will bring valuable perspectives to the Board.”
During his time at Denison, Levine has worked as a consultant and project manager at the Red Frame Lab, served as a member and leader of both Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity and Denison’s QuestBridge chapter, and co-led the charge to restart the Adytum Yearbook Club. In addition, he’s served as a wellness ambassador and orientation leader, and participated in First-Year Council and the Bluegrass Ensemble.
“As the first president of a QuestBridge class, I remember introducing myself to President Weinberg my first week on The Hill,” he said. “His invitation to join the board brings my Denison experience full circle. I am looking forward to remaining in close contact with Denison students and bringing their viewpoints to the Board.”
Levine, who will work in private equity with the global client group of an investment management firm, Dimensional Fund Advisors, in Austin, Texas, after graduation, will return to campus frequently in his new role. As Recent Student Trustee, Levine will serve as a voice for the perspectives of Denison’s student body, ensuring student experiences shape the institutional decisions and strategic initiatives that define the university’s future.
Levine’s academic achievements reflect both his intellectual rigor and his commitment to educational equity. A Dean’s List honoree throughout his Denison career, he has earned recognition through multiple competitive scholarships, including the QuestBridge Scholarship, Gilman Scholarship, and Wieland Scholarship for Excellence in Economics. His recent induction into Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society underscores his dedication to political science and civic engagement.
As president of Denison’s QuestBridge chapter, Levine has championed programming that supports high-achieving, first-generation, and low-income students — work that has taken him to national conferences at Northwestern, Stanford, and Yale, where he has represented Denison’s values of access and inclusion on the national stage.
More about the Denison Board of Trustees and Recent Student Trustee position
The Board of Trustees consists of 37 members, plus the president of the university. Two trustee positions are reserved for recent students, who are asked to maintain a connection with and represent the current student body. Each year, a new Recent Student Trustee is selected from the graduating senior class to serve a two-year term. In this way, there is always one new and one experienced Recent Student Trustee, and the two can work together to bring helpful perspectives to the work of the board.