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Spotlight

Pioneering Bill Giles ’56 made entertaining fans his life’s work

His Denison experience and degree in economics helped guide his career in pro baseball. He was happy to give back and come back to his home on The Hill.

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Big Red Career Expo draws record turnout for students and employers

The biannual event reflects Denison’s growing reputation as the nation’s premier liberal arts college for career preparation.

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University News

Denison’s momentum recognized in latest national rankings

The university’s continued rise is reflected in strong marks for innovation, career preparation, teaching, campus life, and overall value.

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Internship combines student’s passion for data analysis, baseball

After helping the Big Red win an NCAA national title, Jack Rollo ’27 landed a summer internship combining his twin passions.

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Grayson Kerscher ’27 catches on in a big way for Denison football

Following a breakout 2025 season, the senior receiver is filled with confidence and eager to contribute to a winning season.

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Denison students get a peek behind the curtain of Chicago theatre scene

Denison Trustee Susan V. Booth ’85, artistic director of the prestigious Goodman Theatre, provides an immersive experience through a unique internship.

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‘He’s a dawg:’ There’s no quit in NFL coach Brian Mason ’09

Despite many setbacks and a long road to reach the top level of coaching, Mason followed his dream and used his Denison education to help get him there.

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Football players tackle toughest Move-In Day task

Hauling compact refrigerators into residence halls can be a pain for Denison first years and their parents. Big Red players enjoy the challenge.

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Abigail Greenleaf ’27 savors finance internship at Bath & Body Works

The economics major says her liberal arts education played a big part in handling challenging finance assignments.

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Bobby Rahal ’75 and a friendship that became one of sports’ greatest partnerships

The Indy 500 champion and marketing guru Richard Strup ’74 leaned on their Denison friendship to change the game in sports partnerships.

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AI class offers a quick study for seniors entering the workforce

Professor Ashwin Lall taught students from various majors how AI works, its impact on many fields, and the importance of developing generative AI skills.

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At Denison, Cam Moore ’26 found harmony in music

A cochlear implant gave Moore the chance to hear his surroundings. His passion for piano and desire for a well-rounded Denison education fulfilled him.

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Alumni celebrate the life of Professor William Osborne

Denison Singers paid tribute to Osborne, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts, who united generations through song and inclusivity.

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Spotlight

RED Corps puts the power of consulting in the hands of athletes

The inaugural cohort recommended solutions to issues important to Denison’s athletics department.

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From force plates to playbooks: How Denison Athletics is turning data into a competitive edge

Five students majoring in data analytics have developed an innovative dashboard allowing coaches to monitor their players’ fitness trends.

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The storyteller who took Denison fans on an NCAA title ride

Katie Houpt ’26 gave social-media followers a look inside the women’s basketball team. Her skills, learned at Denison, also helped land her first job.

Ethan Green ’26 and Kael Shah ’26 celebrate their NCAA doubles championship win. (Photo: Stockton Photos)
University News

Big Red spring sports highlights

An outstanding spring campaign vaulted Denison to a seventh straight conference all-sports trophy and another top-20 national finish.

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Denison makes NCAA history with three-title run

The Big Red program is the first in Ohio to win three Division III NCAA championships in three different sports in the same year.

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How Denison’s baseball team took its bus driver on a ‘joy’ ride

On the road to a national championship, the Big Red formed a special bond with a man who got them where they needed to go.

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Big Red’s golden year continues with baseball’s first NCAA title

Denison rallies from a three-run deficit in the deciding game to culminate their greatest season and deliver a third NCAA title to the Big Red this year.

A group of Denison alumni, many wearing red shirts and caps, gather and smile around Coach Mike Deegan in the center holding a championship trophy.
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‘I wasn’t missing this’: Alumni flock to see Denison win it all

Former Denison baseball players traveled to suburban Cleveland from all over the country to see the Big Red win the College World Series.

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Cade Nowik ’26 is adding to a family legacy at Denison

Nowik is the great-nephew of a beloved Denison professor. He’s also on the verge of winning an NCAA title with the baseball team.

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University News

Denison baseball hopes historic run ends with NCAA title

The Big Red have overcome significant obstacles in qualifying for the College World Series for a second straight year.

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Magazine

Emily Marshall ’10 revels in her Denison ‘dream job’

The former student-athlete returned to campus in 2024 as a faculty member, bringing with her the same enthusiasm and desire to “get things done.”

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Magazine

‘She’s an institution’

Kim Coplin ’85 excelled as a student, professor, and provost at Denison — and found true love. As she retires, she leaves The Hill in a better place.

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Magazine

From doubters to believers

The Denison women’s basketball team won its first NCAA title — stunning the hoops world — with talent, tenacity, and togetherness.

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Magazine

Repeat champions, relentless ambition

The Big Red men’s swimming and diving team won its seventh NCAA title, and second in a row. They’re determined to extend the streak.

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University News

‘I see you better now’: Denison celebrates at 185th Commencement

Graduates urged to embark on a quest for ‘sacred excellence.’

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Spotlight

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2026!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

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Nick Fogle ’26 wants to help others overcome challenges he faced

Diagnosed with ADHD at age 7, the two-time NCAA diving champion thrived at Denison, creating a business plan to open a private practice.

Kael Shah ’26 and Andreas Chapides ’26 sitting on a couch holding video game controllers.
Spotlight

An enduring friendship that has powered Denison tennis to glory

Andreas Chapides and Kael Shah have been roommates for six years and friends for nine. Denison has brought out the best in each of them.

A women's basketball players in a Denison tee shirt that says "Never back down" smiles at practice with other players in the background.
Spotlight

Abby Cooch is making the most of her ‘Denison experience’

A driving force in basketball and data-driven research, the junior point guard is providing MVP efforts on and off the court for the NCAA champions.

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University News

Denison alums reflect on 2026 Hall of Fame honor

In their own words, the 2026 Varsity D Association Hall of Fame inductees describe the joys of representing Denison athletics.

Associate Professor of Economics Emily Marshall ’10 poses for a photo.
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Emily Marshall ’10 appointed inaugural director of new King Center

Marshall, an associate professor of economics, will incorporate her work as director of quantitative initiatives into her new role.

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Within a few hours, Denison claims two national championships

Athletics program joins rare company, as both the women’s basketball team and men’s swimming and diving team delivered NCAA titles in a single day.

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Big Red basketball thriving on the court and in the stands

Fan engagement has been an emphasis for the athletics department. Denison hopes to carry over great support as it hosts NCAC tournaments.

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A big night for Eric Colaco and Denison supporters who backed him

The former Big Red baseball star earned a prestigious honor at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards with an assist from Denison faithful.

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Spotlight

Denison seniors exercise career-building muscles at boot camp

Students spent three days of their winter break gaining valuable lessons in applying for jobs and standing out in the interview process.

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Magazine

Big Red benefit from coach’s unconventional path into lacrosse

Amanda Daniels got a late start in lacrosse after creating content for bull riders. But has turned Denison's women’s program into a perennial power.

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Magazine

Supplying the demand

The university’s ability to its future-focused stamp on majors has proven highly successful. It looks to do the same with its new finance major.

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A team culture of selflessness and joy drives Big Red to victory

The women’s basketball team has become appointment viewing on the court and on social media. Here’s how it all came together.

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Denison professor and students author award-winning paper

The university’s computer science department was showcased on the international stage with research designed to make online shopping more efficient.

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Denison adds men’s fencing to its varsity lineup

Under the leadership of coach Peter Grandbois, the men’s program hopes to follow the same path of success enjoyed by the Big Red women’s fencing team.

Da’Nerah Chisholm ’29 hits a ball on a squash court at Denison University.
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How Denison connections helped develop a ‘rising star’

Da’Nerah Chisholm, a first-year member of the women’s squash team, mentored by one Denison alum and influenced by another, is loving life on The Hill.

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University News

Oh, baby: Mineral Cup III delivers creative presentations

Students in Professor Erik Klemetti’s Rocks, Minerals, and Soils class relish their moment on the academic stage.

A college baseball player, Eric Colaco ’25, in uniform fielding a ball in a game.
University News

Former Denison baseball player nominated for prestigious accolade

Eric Colaco ’25 is a finalist for the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards’ Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year. Here’s how you can help him win.

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Spotlight

Seniors propel men’s soccer program to new heights

Led by captains Henri Heyes, Kameron Kist, and Zarius Eusebe, the Big Red seniors will leave behind a legacy that’s unrivaled.

A football player in a red and white uniform stands on a football field waving a large flag bearing the Mission 34 logo.
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Carrying the flag for mental health awareness

Denison offensive lineman Canyon Schneider ’26 has earned national recognition for his extraordinary commitment to community causes and service.

A group of players from Denison Women's Lacrosse at practice with coach Amanda Daniels.
Spotlight

Big Red benefit from coach’s unconventional path into lacrosse

Amanda Daniels got a late start in lacrosse and spent time creating content for bull riders. But she’s turned the Big Red into a perennial power.

Photo of Kael Shah ’26 and Ethan Green ’26 standing on a tennis court by the net, holding plaques.
University News

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.

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University News

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.

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Spotlight

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.

Photo of Kael Shah ’26 on the tennis court in his tennis uniform, holding a tennis racket.
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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.

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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.

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University News

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.

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Spotlight

Students embrace challenge of processing, analyzing election data

Summer research provides valuable insights into voters’ decision making. It’s difficult work, but the process offers long-term scholarly benefits.

Julia Smith ’28 standing in the lobby of an Amazon office.
Spotlight

Student taps ‘wonderful curiosity’ for Amazon data internship

Rising sophomore Julia Smith spent her summer in Washington, D.C. Working at Amazon and living in the nation’s capital provided an enriching experience.

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Asher Cole ’29 follows in his father’s footsteps

Asher Cole ’29 had plenty of academic options. He chose Denison because of its liberal arts education and the chance to build on a family legacy.

Cole Shegan Siniawski ’26 standing outside the PNC building in downtown Pittsburgh.
Spotlight

Love for data visualization leads to PNC Bank internship

Cole Shegan Siniawski ’26 wasted no time connecting with the career center at Denison. He’s now reaping the benefits of those interactions.

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Spotlight

Making the most of a summer at Denison

Thinking of working on campus or taking part in the Summer Scholars program? Students say there’s plenty to occupy their free time.

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In an era before specialization, Don DeJong ’54 did it all for Denison

DeJong was a three-sport standout in the 1950s, but it was his humility and treatment of others that still resonate after his death.

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Weight-room wizardry honed at Denison sparks internship opportunities for Jackson Moore ’26

His education and training at Denison has enabled him to land prime summer internships with Division I athletic programs.

Rumi Kang ’26 sits at a piano discussing his concerto with award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.
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For Rumi Kang ’26, composing a piano concerto is a ‘natural next step’

Rumi Kang ’26 is challenging himself to write a piano concerto. It’s tedious but rewarding work aided by award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

Duy Anh Nguyen ’27 and Alexandre Scarcioffolo meeting in a faculty office.
Spotlight

Reaching a World Cup goal with an assist from his professor

Duy Anh Nguyen ’27 took on ambitious summer research. It wasn't easy, but he completed the task with guidance from his data analytics professor.

Aerial view of Deeds Field-Piper Stadium.
University News

Denison rolls out new turf for football and field hockey

Deeds Field-Piper Stadium resurfacing is the latest in a series of improvements and renovations to athletic facilities.

A photo of Denison's Women's Lacrosse team in uniform with a large Denison flag bearing the Block D Denison Athletics logo celebrates its Sweet Sixteen victory.
University News

Big Red spring sports highlights

A dominating spring campaign, which produced an NCAA men’s tennis title, vaulted Denison to a sixth straight conference all-sports trophy.

A collage of four photos of the Men's Tennis team with their championship trophy, Men's Swim & Dive team with their national championship trophy, Women's Lacrosse team celebrating their season, and the Men's Baseball team gathered for a team photo.
Spotlight

Unprecedented: Inside Denison’s extraordinary year in sports

Two national titles and six top-8 finishes, a journey years in the making.

The Men's Tennis team with their trophy in front of the final scoreboard.
University News

A dream fulfilled: Denison wins its first NCAA men’s tennis title

Big Red caps a dominant season with a comeback victory in the final to continue a remarkable year for Denison athletics.

Aerial photo of the Class of 2025 forming a large "'25" on Reese~Shackelford Common
Spotlight

Live blog: Senior Send-Off 2025!

At Denison, seniors get the run of campus during their final days on The Hill. Follow along as we share their stories.

Annabelle Calderon and her mother, Crystal Horton.
Spotlight

A President’s Medal, a mad dash in heels, and Friday night lights

As Denison’s softball team prepares to host the NCAC tournament, Annabelle Calderon recalls one of the most gloriously chaotic days of her life.

Denison fencers and coaches pose for a group photo celebrating their Eastern Women's Fencing Conference win.
Spotlight

Denison fencers earn sumptuous athletic (and culinary) rewards

The Big Red completed their best season in program history, winning a big tournament and finishing first in the Division III national coaches poll.

Andrew D’Asaro throwing a javelin.
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In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

The Denison senior has become a decorated javelin thrower while persevering through an injury that would have ended most careers.

Professor and students in the classroom.
Magazine

AI at Denison

Shaping minds, not replacing them.

Denison men's swimming and diving team celebrates championship holding NCAA trophy.
Magazine

Denison's sixth NCAA men's title is a triumph of team culture

Denison swimmers and divers dominated a national field with an awesome display of team depth. Women's squad delivered an impressive fourth-place finish.

Denison coach Mike Deegan greets former Denison pitcher Matthew Zmuda at the First Pitch Banquet.
Spotlight

Former Big Red pitcher is living out his big-league dream

Matthew Zmuda ’17 works as an area scout for the Detroit Tigers, and he’s spent time this spring charting the progress of Denison’s draft prospects.

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Magazine

The leader who gave all Denison athletics a lift

Athletic director Nan Carney-DeBord ’80 is retiring after 14 years of distinguished service. These stories capture her energy, ingenuity, and generosity.

Denison swim and dive team celebrates on the podium with their trophy.
Spotlight

Denison's sixth NCAA men's title is a triumph of team culture

Denison swimmers and divers dominated a national field with an awesome display of team depth. Women’s squad delivered an impressive fourth-place finish.

Photo of Alexandra Redrick ’25
Spotlight

It’s a small world for Denison Disney intern

Alexandra Redrick ’25 landed a dream internship at Disney through her ambition and help from the Denison alumni network.

Denison Men's Basketball team group photo
University News

How the Denison men’s basketball team built a championship legacy

The Big Red won its first regular-season conference title in 57 years. Now, Denison heads to the NCAA tournament to meet Franklin College on March 7.

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University News

‘It was an honor and privilege to put on the uniform’

In their own words, the 2025 Varsity D Association Hall of Fame inductees describe the joys of representing Denison athletics.

Denison Women's Basketball team under the disco ball before tipoff.
Spotlight

Moving and grooving before tipoff

Denison women’s basketball home games feature epic locker room dance parties with a unique prop. The fun-loving environment bonds teammates.

Members of the Denison men's tennis team cheering from the sidelines.
University News

Denison tennis serves up get-togethers generations in the making

The men’s program, celebrating 70 years as a varsity sport, will hold its first reunion in April.

The Rev. Randy Hollerith ’86
Spotlight

From Swasey Chapel to the National Cathedral

The Rev. Randy Hollerith ’86 had eclectic interests on The Hill, which have served him well as dean of one of the world’s largest chapels.

Nan Carney-DeBord
University News

Nan Carney-DeBord, an innovative and energetic leader, to retire

One of the Big Red's greatest athletic eras came under the stewardship of an alum who built connections, changed cultures, and put student-athletes first.

Associate Professor Erik Klemetti
Spotlight

The science behind the art of writing

The course emphasizes storytelling for scientists looking to publicize their work and teaches storytellers how to write about science with more expertise.

Owen Tekelenburg ’26
Spotlight

An eye for science and an ear for the banjo

Tireless Owen Tekelenburg ’26 hasn’t let a health scare slow his pursuit of a wide range of interests at Denison.

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Magazine

A summer of discovery

Mosquito mating habits. Modern romance novels. The physics of Irish dance. Here are a few of the research topics tackled by our 2024 Summer Scholars.

50 Years Later
Magazine

Fifty years later

We often say college shouldn't be the best years of your life. Here are five stories from the Class of ’74 that illustrate what we mean by that.

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Spotlight

‘This experience broadened my horizons’

A summer business immersion program at Denison Edge challenged students to create products for a bank looking to improve financial literacy.

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Spotlight

‘You’ll never guess what I did today’

Dancer Grace Lukens ’26 never imagined herself a fencer. But that’s the kind of thing that happens at Denison.

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Magazine

The liberal arts in action

As these young grads navigate a wide range of professional challenges and opportunities, they reflect on the ways their Denison education prepared them.

Baseball
Spotlight

The year in Denison sports: 2023-24

Denison wins its fifth consecutive North Coast Athletic Conference All-Sports Championship trophy and boasts some standout performances.

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him
Magazine

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Magazine

Happy 100th birthday, Swasey

The highest point on campus, Swasey Chapel has served as a lodestar for generations of students returning home to The Hill.

A man and a woman sitting on a park bench on a warm day. His arm is around her and she is leaning into him.
Magazine

The matchmaker

Four decades ago, Walker Roberts ’82 left Denison with a degree in history and a plan he revealed to no one.

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Magazine

Driven by data

The athletic department, data analytics, and HESS are developing ideas that could produce valuable data sets and real-time experience for students.

Media Credits

A student standing in front of a presentation projected on a screen holds up a trophy in celebration.
University News

Oh, baby: Mineral Cup III delivers creative presentations

Students in Professor Erik Klemetti’s Rocks, Minerals, and Soils class relish their moment on the academic stage.

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