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The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year $50,000 research grant to DU Assistant Professor of Data Analytics Sarah Supp.
Denison University has been awarded a grant of $275,000 to fund a new model that welcomes and supports underserved students in the sciences.
Jimmy Fennessey ’19 has been awarded a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study in Jordan during the 2019-20 academic year.
Denison University is announcing Alexandra Schimmer will join the college as general counsel.
Judge Richard Dinkins, a member of the Denison University Class of 1974, has been honored with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award.
Denison University’s pollinator-friendly solar array is the first of its kind in the State of Ohio.
Denison University graduate Laura Robinson has been awarded a year-long fellowship to Casablanca, Morocco.
Elena Meth '19 is selected as Denison's Recent Student Trustee.
Two Denison students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for their scientific research.
Lucas Unver ’22 has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study at Aberystwyth University in Wales.
Denison University announces construction is underway on Silverstein Hall, a new residential space for Denison seniors.
Twenty-three Denison University students and alumni have been awarded prestigious international fellowships, scholarships, and awards.
Associate Professor Katy Crossley-Frolick is honored with the Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award.
Denison University honored three outstanding students with the Provost’s Academic Excellence Award.
Michael Angelo ’19 honored with Charles J. Ping Student Service Award.
Denison University honored Professor of Educational Studies Karen Graves with the prestigious Charles A. Brickman Teaching Excellence Award.
Associate Professor Fareeda Griffith has been named to the Columbus top 40 Under 40 list.
Denison celebrates the academic achievements of its students and faculty at its annual academic awards convocation.
Actor, advocate, and businessperson Jennifer Garner '94 will serve as the keynote speaker at the college’s 178th Commencement Ceremony.
Denison men’s and women's swim & dive teams were hugely successful at NCAA nat'ls. Men won their 5th championship & women placed 3rd in the nation.
Hoke Wallace ‘21 is one of only about 60 presenters to share research at the Posters on The Hill program in Washington D.C.
English Professor Ann Townsend's new collection of poetry explores the mistakes we make in relationships.
The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) has recognized two Denison professors for their accomplishment in arts with Individual Excellence Awards of $5,000.
Poet and English Prof. David Baker gathers poems for his upcoming collection, 'Swift: New and Selected Poems.'
"Underground Fugue" by author and professor Margot Singer has been shortlisted for a Jewish Book Council award.
English prof. Michael Croley explores issues of identity and displacement in his debut collection of short stories, 'Any Other Place.'
Students help children affected with cancer by organizing a Camp Kesem, a national organization that creates free summer camps.
Peace Corps has announced that Denison University is among the top 25 of Peace Corps volunteer-producers in the nation.
Judy G. White, former vice president with L Brands, is now Director of Career Preparation and Employer Relations at Denison University.
Drew Riley, currently associate dean of admission at Colgate University, has been appointed director of admission at Denison.
Denison University hosted Jordanian Ambassador Dina Kawar.
Denison University welcomes newly tenured faculty.
Certification as a Wildlife Habitat, as well as a Tree Campus USA, are examples of Denison's work toward sustainability.
Three story-telling workshops offer possibilities to the community to tell stories via video and writing — as journalists and memoirists.
The Gospel Choir and Denison jazz artists celebrated the history and influences of the Harlem Renaissance.
Denison expands its partnership with 'Say Yes to Education' to support low- and middle-income families in Cleveland.
A generous donation of $2.5 million in memory of Coach Piper will endow the head football coaching position at Denison.
For 25 years the Jonathan Reynolds Workshop has shown young writers how to find their voice & develop the expertise to become exceptional writers.
Denison is ranked #11 in the nation by College Consensus for dining experiences.
The Department of Communication was awarded a Presidential Citation for hosting the NCA Institute for Faculty Development/Hope Conference.
The Richard G. Lugar Plaza in Indianapolis was dedicated to honor former Senator Lugar’s contributions to the city.
Already in front to take the 2018-19 All-Sports Championship, the Big Red has enjoyed a terrific start to the year. Read the season recap.
Research by Psychology Professor Nestor Matthews indicates musical training improves visual timing.
Denison CIO Dena Speranza has been named a “Tech Power Player.”
“Advanced Materials,” a premier scientific journal, featured an article by a Denison professor and student on the cover of its May, 2018 edition.
Prof. Steven Olmschenk receives a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, supporting his research and teaching.
Teach for America has announced that Denison University fourth in the nation as a provider of top talent for the program.
Sara Abou Rashed ’21 presents “A Map of Myself, a 60-Minute, One-Woman Revolution.”
Denison welcomes alumni, families, and friends for Big Red Weekend September 28 to 30.
Poet and English Professor David Baker's most recent book, "Seek After: on Seven Modern Lyrics Poets," explores the life and work of seven poets.