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Mick Smith plays the drums.

Like father, like son: Music connects two generations of Denison alums

Dan Smith ʼ85 and his son, Mick Smith ʼ24, are carrying the Denison music tradition forward in their own ways.
Denison CIO Liv Gjestvang with ITS team members

Denison CIO honored for transformative leadership

Liv Gjestvang, Denison VP and CIO, is recognized for her campus-wide impact in technology and innovation.
A student and family pose with "Buzzy" during Family Weekend 2025.

2025 Family Weekend showcases the vibrancy of life on The Hill

From AI master classes to cheering on Big Red, families experienced Denison alongside their students.
Photo of Kael Shah ’26 and Ethan Green ’26 standing on a tennis court by the net, holding plaques.

A friendly rivalry produces a special day for Denison men’s tennis

An all-Big Red final compelled ITA regional tournament organizers to move the championship match from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Denison’s campus.
Students in class.

Leading in the age of AI: Denison’s bold approach to teaching and learning

Campus symposium explores big questions: What opportunities exist for AI to shape learning with both imagination and integrity?
Michele Walton Hoehn '89 with her daughter Kare '29 standing in a college dorm room.

A Denison room comes full circle

Michele Walton Hoehn ’89 had fond memories of the room in Crawford Hall; now her daughter, Kate ’29, is making her own in the very same space.
A student at a podium on stage making a presentation, photographed from the back of an auditorium.

Symposiums highlight Summer Scholars’ research, artistry

More than 130 Summer Scholars enjoyed the opportunity to explain their projects to fellow students and faculty at two symposiums.
Best-selling author Jeffrey Selingo stands at a table covered with copies of his new book, framed by a brick wall with windows that overlook an urban city center. A sign that reads "Denison Edge" is visible on the brick wall to his right.

Denison named a ‘dream school’ in new best-selling book

At a launch party hosted by Denison, best-selling author Jeffrey Selingo says the college has ‘all the elements of a dream school.’
A drone photo overlooking Denison's campus.

Denison’s rise continues with latest national recognition

U.S. News rankings show gains overall and in best value, social mobility, undergraduate teaching, and first-year experience.
A group of go-karts race on an indoor track as a green flag waves them on.

Off-campus orientation trips create bonds for first-years

A wide array of adventures affords new students the chance to build relationships, a hallmark of the Denison experience.
Two women meet with a company rep at a busy career fair.

Big Red Career Expo draws big brands, bigger turnout

Employers say Denison’s reputation for developing career-ready students is a key factor in attracting the largest attendance to date.
A photo collage of the 2025 Young Alumni Impact Awards recipients

Denison celebrates new Young Alumni Impact Award recipients

The first 12 recipients of the award are being honored for their early career accomplishments, community service, and continued commitment to the college.
Photo of Jordyn Maurer ’26 sitting in a chair under the Kroger logo.

Denison student develops a taste for data visualization

Internship with The Kroger Co. pays off with connections, career focus.
Photo of Kael Shah ’26 on the tennis court in his tennis uniform, holding a tennis racket.

Coming to Denison ‘one of the best decisions I’ve ever made’

Kael Shah has become a relentless leader by example on the NCAA champion men’s tennis team. It all started with his decision to transfer to Denison.
A baseball player in uniform kneeling and offering a wedding ring to a woman standing on a baseball field holding flowers.

From the diamond to forever: Alums mark 20 years since storybook proposal

Brian Regan ’04 recalls when his love for Big Red baseball, and for Haley Holmberg ’04, were both celebrated on one special day.
Two football players on a football field.

Tyler Green ’28 building on an award-winning debut

The quarterback didn’t play or act like a first-year starter. The best is likely yet to come for Denison football.
Women in a swimming pool playing water polo.

Water polo to become Denison’s 27th varsity sport

Big Red begins play as a club team in the 2025-26 academic year before transitioning to the varsity level. Tim Sherwood named its first coach.
Members of Denison's faculty applaud a procession of the Class of 2029 prior to the start of Denison's Induction ceremony.

Denison welcomes Class of 2029

A spirited welcome marked the start of life on The Hill.
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