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

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

May 23, 2025
Photo of Matt Tanney, new associate vice president and director of athletics

Denison names Matt Tanney new associate vice president and director of athletics

May 20, 2025
Photo of a graduate's cap with a 2025 tassel.

‘Life is jazz, baby:’ Denison celebrates 184th Commencement

May 20, 2025
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Infirmary Mound Park

Infirmary Mound Park

Want to get out, get some exercise, and check out Denison’s beautiful surroundings? There are no shortage of outdoor opportunities in Granville.

  • Denison Golf Club at Granville - an 18-hole public golf course with bent grass greens and bluegrass tees and fairways
  • T.J. Evans Trail - bikeway that extends from Johnstown, OH to Newark, OH — pick it up by Granville Milling on Main St.
  • Lake Hudson - swimming, fishing, picnicking, and camping
  • Spring Valley Nature Preserve - great place for hiking, bird watching, and Frisbee
  • Infirmary Mound Park - 316-acre park with spots for fishing, horseback riding, and more

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Students on a pre-orientation

First-year students make connections before classes begin

Pre-Os — three-day outings built around jam-packed itineraries — give new Denison students a head start.
Asesha Dayal ’17 and Taby Arthur Fogg ’14
Denison Magazine

Best of Columbus: Frozen treats!

With summer approaching, we ventured to four frozen treat destinations — Belle’s Bread, Jeni’s, CRMD, and Dulce Vida.
Amy Kent with students
Denison Magazine

Off The Hill and into a community

The Reporting Project at Denison is putting heart into local news — and telling one of Licking County’s biggest stories.
Poster fair
Denison Magazine

Ready for launch

There is sometimes a perception that liberal arts colleges are ivory tower academies that don't provide students with much in the way of career preparation
Three tigers at the old fire station
Denison Magazine

Three Tigers puts out the fire

When the 6,000-square-foot fire house directly to the west became available, the partners of the popular restaurant and brew pub were ready to pounce.
Nannette V. Maciejunes ’75
Denison Magazine

‘I didn’t know I was an art kid’

As she prepares to retire from the Columbus Museum of Art, Nannette Maciejunes ’75 reflects on the path that led her there.
Whisler hall in 1944
Denison Magazine

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Glimpsed around town and worth noting
Marshall Shorts

Columbus Creative in Residence

Denison’s Studio Art department introduces Columbus Creative in Residence program.
Alvaro Magaña '19 (left) and Fernando Magaña'17 (right) on Alvaro’s graduation day.
Where We Go

Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands

International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.
Denison students with an Arab-American family
How We Learn

Learning by listening

An Arabic class connects students with a local Arab-American community, providing opportunities to learn language and culture outside the classroom.
Ponce talks with Kendal residents
Where We Go

A Talent For Connecting

Denison and Kendal launch a new Artist-in-Residence program that promises to benefit both campuses.
2017 cinema students in Columbus, Ohio
How We Learn

Capital City Venue for Cinema Students

Columbus, Ohio, offers easy access to great urban opportunities, including a professional venue for Denison cinema students.
Richard D. Shiels
How We Learn

Linking to American Heritage

A pending World Heritage Site near campus sparks a classroom discussion of Native American spirituality.

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Granville named one of top 10 small town food scenes by USA TODAY

From Aladdin Diner to Mai Chau's Vietnamese street food, Granville offers a wide range of dining possibilities to residents and Denison students.

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Denison University’s plan to grow with the Columbus metro

Denison plans to move the needle in Columbus by attracting liberal-arts majors from around the country to upskill for professional careers.

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Public Art Project comes to Denison

Greater Columbus Arts Council brings a public art project featuring Columbus artists to campus this spring.

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