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Biology prof. Ayana Hinton relishes her role as an example to women in STEM fields.

Award-winning author Deirdre Cooper Owens to deliver Denison MLK keynote "Why We Can't Wait: Reckoning with Race and Health Inequalities”

Art Chonko, DU director of facilities services, shares updates of construction plans for the campus.

Prof. Klemetti says the Tala volcano, formed in the middle of a lake in the Philippines, is one of the 10 most dangerous volcanos in the world.

"Treat volcanoes with the respect that they deserve because they are relatively unpredictable," says vulcanologist & prof. Erik Klemetti.

Cinema major Marty Jones '86 has had a long career in film that has stretched from coast to coast. His latest endeavor is leading Austin Studios.

Tami Wells Thomas '94 will be sworn as a Magistrate Court judge in Covington, GA.

Student journalist Shanti Basu '20 writes about a Newark women's recovery home, launched by Denison entrepreneur coach Kerry Shea Penland.

Usman Gul '13, co-founder & CEO of Airlift, raised Pakistan’s largest seed money package within six months of launching his company.

Psychology prof. Erin Henshaw finds meaning in being a role model and teaching at Denison.

Big Red RB Alex Minton '20 is a National Gagliardi Trophy semifinalist — and he's strong off the field too. The biology major maintains a 3.5 GPA.

Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen

Enjoy an interview with renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz, a Vail Series artist performing "A Movable Feast" over this week at Denison.

Political scientist Paul Djupe shares his research about church involvement in politics, calling into question recent Pew research on the topic.

Math major Daweed Abdiel '19 works at Deloitte in northern Virginia, using data analytics to help federal agencies operate more efficiently.

'Playing With Fire,' the latest movie from writer and comedian Dan Ewen '96, just hit the screens.

Denison President Adam Weinberg shares 9 best practices for college students to help ensure the best return on their investment.

Fed. Reserve economist Claudia Sahm '98 has created a simple rule, based on unemployment numbers, to rapidly determine if a recession is underway.

During her commencement speech, Jennifer Garner '94 suggested dressing as a mailbox for Halloween — she made good!

Antics on the Chicago Bulls' basketball court got SNL's Alex Moffat '04 noticed.

Diego Rubey '19 and Jordan Fehr '07 get great reviews for their performances in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Columbus' Available Light Theatre.

Lauren Hannan Shafer '88 has just been named CEO of Cincinnati's ArtWorks, a nonprofit that employs youth to create art and community impact.

Former Merrill Lynch advisor William McKeever '77 has new passions - as author, documentary filmmaker & founder of a nonprofit to benefit oceans.

Nashville Public Schools honored Judge Richard Dinkins '74 with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award for "esteemed career of service."

Matt Harrington '84, a member of the Denison Board of Trustees, has been appointed global president of leading communications firm Edelman.

'women ... are taking back their own power, and I think the cowboy is just a personification of strength,' says Professor Cindi Turnbull.

Powered by DU Cinema alums, videography firm Loose Films is finding success in Columbus and in cities across the world.

A 20-year National Park Service veteran, Sarah Davis '94 is the first female Chief Park Ranger at Yellowstone National Park.

Our worries about fears over Generation Z are overblown, says Denison Asst. prof. Miranda Sachs.

David Baker, poet and English professor, gives a reading from his latest book "Swift," and an interview about his work.

Denison students will access immersive professional experiences in the nation’s capital, thanks to a partnership with The Washington Center.

'Drag Race' star Nina West (AKA Andrew Levitt '01) scores a first at the Emmys — walking the red carpet in full drag regalia.

Author & Prof. Michael Croley is a Weymouth Writer-in-Residence; he will read from his debut short-story collection, “Any Other Place: Stories.”

Newark native Jeremy Blake '00 hopes to become the city's next mayor.

Denison's beloved Vail Series celebrates 40 years with a stellar line-up.

Admission VP Greg Sneed says depth of work in 1 area is more important than having many involvements. Be honest and authentic in your application.

Is there value to the phrase "Thoughts & Prayers"? Prof. Shiri Noy's research explores this idea - the results are surprising.

Denison students give a lot back to the local community— Susie Kalinoski is the connector between Denison and local nonprofits.

Emeriti President Dale Knobel will assume the interim presidency of Southwestern University.

Ellen Degeneres is bringing "How to Get Run Over by a Truck" by Katie McKenna '04 to CW TV.

Assoc. Prof. Paul Djupe explores bias in academic publishing, asking the question: Have men and women achieved parity in publishing academic work?

Change-maker Lily Gross ’19 is working with Bon Appetit, creating positive change by educating consumers and supporting more sustainable products.

Chelsey Warner '11 is making a living in her dream industry and city - the post production supervisor makes magic happen on screens big & small.

Women's fencing, led by champion fencer Peter Grandbois, is a DIII varsity sport beginning immediately in the 2019-20 season.

Affordability makes Columbus one of the best places in the nation for first-time homebuyers.

Artist and professor Jamie Oliver '94 has been appointed to the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission

When Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 began her vocation it was unusual for women to be in the pulpit, hospitals and homes as a minister.

A true student of the liberal arts, cinema and psychology double major Charles Pugsley '09 owns an independent, pop-up bookstore.

Trevor Bright relishes teaching students as a PGA Assistant Golf Professional at the Denison Golf Club in Granville.

Scott Hylbert's novel 'Task Lyst' intertwines characters in questionable — and at times illegal — activities as part of the gig economy.