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Ty Wright

Senior Photographer/Videographer
University Communications & Marketing
wrightt@denison.edu
Position Type
Staff
Service
- Present

Media Credits

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University News

Peer colleges turn to Denison for data science insights

Twenty-three liberal arts colleges attended a three-day King Center conference to exchange ideas and learn how Denison has become a leader in the field.

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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

Denison student journalists gain professional experience on the air

From rattlesnakes to rock ’n’ roll, Tyler Thompson ’27 and Ellen Hansen ’28 brought the news of central Ohio to listeners of WOSU 89.7 NPR News.

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Spotlight

‘A building for the future’: Denison’s new data and technology hub opens on The Hill

Knobel Hall and the King Center place the latest tech — from AI to data visualization — at the fingertips of every Denison student.

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Spotlight

‘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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Spotlight

Class of 2030 welcomed to The Hill

From Move-in to the first day of classes, the Class of 2030 experienced an unforgettable first few days at Denison.

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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

Data internships help Denison students build career-ready skills

Yohannes Mulualem ’28 is powering Denison data projects while building his career credentials.

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Spotlight

Ford Motor Co. internship opens new possibilities for data analytics major

Tori Robbie ’27 joined the financial strategy team for the summer, solving real business challenges at one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers.

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University News

Big Red & Co. brings a fresh look to Denison’s campus store

Refreshed bookstore includes expanded merchandise and new on-campus and online shopping experiences.

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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

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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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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Spotlight

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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Spotlight

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.

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Spotlight

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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Magazine

A force of nature

First-year student Kelsey Sweetland is an artist, author, educator, and entrepreneur — and this phenom is just getting started.

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Magazine

Building a better atom trap

Denison students and faculty are developing technology to capture atoms and help knit together quantum computing networks.

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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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University News

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

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

Two women having a conversation at a table in front of a wall of books; a black and white portrait of Denison alum Kirtley Mather hangs on the wall nearby.
Spotlight

Student research uncovers education’s impact on democracy

What started as legal research led Avery Sellers ’26 to discovery — and connected her to a forgotten champion of democracy.

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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.

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.

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