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Students with stronger together Disney princess towel

On East Quad, a cotton icon reminder that we are stronger together

Seemingly everyone on The Hill knows about the Disney princess towel hanging in a Shaw Hall window. Here’s who’s behind it.
Michael Plowgian

Michael Plowgian ‘99 rejoins KPMG from the US treasury department

At the Treasury, tax specialist Plowgian, then deputy assistant secretary for international tax affairs, served as a top US negotiator at the OECD.
via Consulting U.S. News
Attorney Clifford "Seth" Sethness '77

Attorney Clifford “Seth” Sethness ‘77 joins new firm as partner

Sethness ‘77, a leading labor and employment attorney, joins Seyfarth and Shaw LLP as a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
via Morningstar
Cristina Caldari, Justin Coleman, and Philip Rudd

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Denison welcomes newly tenured faculty Cristina Caldari, Justin Coleman, and Philip Rudd.
Liv Gjestvang

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

Industry leader honors VP and CIO Liv Gjestvang for leadership, innovation, and excellence in technology.
Jay Jackson

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

As a legal intern in Washington, D.C., Jay Jackson ’25 staffed a $69 billion Federal Trade Commission hearing.
Scott Smitson in a classroom pointing at a map

Learning grand strategy from a master

In a course taught by military strategist Scott Smitson, students explore theory, policy, partnerships, and other tools to solve wicked problems.
Rachael Moser

Rachael Moser ‘10 is new education adviser for Oregon

Moser will coordinate K-12 agencies across the state on social and emotional investments for students.
via News from the States
Anne Barngrover

Anne Barngrover’s poetry collection earns a top prize in Florida

“Everwhen” earned a bronze medal by the Florida Book Awards. Anne Barngrover ‘08 is the director of Saint Leo’s Master of Creative Writing Program.
via Saint Leo news
Mark Snider

Attorney Mark Snider ‘01 joins Cleveland law office as partner

Mark A. Snider ‘01 is joining Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a partner. His practice focuses on business and tax-related legal matters.
via NelsonMullins.com
Amanda Kasper

Amanda Kasper ‘95 on adjusting to the future of work

Amanda Kasper, co-founder of Alpha Kilo, a cultural communications agency with Airbnb as a client, shares five ways to redefine success.
via Thrive Global

Announcing the 2024 Alumni Citation recipients

Denison is proud to recognize these distinguished graduates with the university’s highest honor.
Swasey Chapel

At 100, Swasey Chapel ages gracefully by adapting to the times

The campus landmark has served its student body — and its nation! — by bending to the needs of those who enter its sanctuary.
Steve Carell taking a selfie with the audience at Swasey Chapel

Chapel is a theater of dreams for fans of world-class performances

Maya Angelou’s appearance in 1993 is one of many transcendent talents of the academic, political, and entertainment worlds to grace the Swasey stage.
Swasey Chapel's organ

Organ donors give new life to Swasey sound

The beloved chapel organ is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a significant gift for a much-needed renovation.
Student receiving presidents medal at academic awards convocation

Picture-perfect celebrations enhance Swasey legacy

Weddings, award ceremonies, standing ovations: the chapel is a place for joy.
Swasey Chapel with shrub

Swasey tales: Mystery shrubs in steeple, Halloween hijinks, and more

The 100-year-old chapel and the Denison benefactor for which it’s named have plenty of colorful stories. Here’s a sampling.
Swasey Chapel under construction

The chapel’s architecture is solid — but it doesn’t define Swasey

Swasey looks like others built in the 1920s. But its location, elevation, and memory-making celebrations distinguish it for alums.
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