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Mick Smith plays the drums.

Like father, like son: Music connects two generations of Denison alums

Dan Smith ʼ85 and his son, Mick Smith ʼ24, are carrying the Denison music tradition forward in their own ways.
Anjali Fernandes

Professor’s research points to one-time water on Mars

Analyzing Mars’ physical features, Associate Professor Anjali Fernandes speculates that an ocean once covered the northern hemisphere.
via Universe Today
A student and family pose with "Buzzy" during Family Weekend 2025.

2025 Family Weekend showcases the vibrancy of life on The Hill

From AI master classes to cheering on Big Red, families experienced Denison alongside their students.
Photo of Kael Shah ’26 and Ethan Green ’26 standing on a tennis court by the net, holding plaques.

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.
Michele Walton Hoehn '89 with her daughter Kare '29 standing in a college dorm room.

A Denison room comes full circle

Michele Walton Hoehn ’89 had fond memories of the room in Crawford Hall; now her daughter, Kate ’29, is making her own in the very same space.
Photo of the crowd at the Forbes 30 Under 30 summit.

DU students join Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Summit’

Luke Jeanes and Kuyper Lashutka attended the Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Summit,’ and connected with some of the brightest young minds in the country.
via Spectrum News 1
A student at a podium on stage making a presentation, photographed from the back of an auditorium.

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.
A group of go-karts race on an indoor track as a green flag waves them on.

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.
Two women meet with a company rep at a busy career fair.

Big Red Career Expo draws big brands, bigger turnout

Employers say Denison’s reputation for developing career-ready students is a key factor in attracting the largest attendance to date.
Photo of Shiri Noy

Prof. Shiri Noy on the best time to organize research

Don’t put research on the back burner: A good project management system can help you work consistently throughout the academic year, Noy writes.
via Inside Higher Ed
A photo collage of the 2025 Young Alumni Impact Awards recipients

Denison celebrates new Young Alumni Impact Award recipients

The first 12 recipients of the award are being honored for their early career accomplishments, community service, and continued commitment to the college.
Photo of Jordyn Maurer ’26 sitting in a chair under the Kroger logo.

Denison student develops a taste for data visualization

Internship with The Kroger Co. pays off with connections, career focus.
Photo of Kael Shah ’26 on the tennis court in his tennis uniform, holding a tennis racket.

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.
A baseball player in uniform kneeling and offering a wedding ring to a woman standing on a baseball field holding flowers.

From the diamond to forever: Alums mark 20 years since storybook proposal

Brian Regan ’04 recalls when his love for Big Red baseball, and for Haley Holmberg ’04, were both celebrated on one special day.
Photo of Shiri Noy

Denison professor examines the lure of astrology

A new study by Professor Shiri Noy says today’s fascination with astrology may offer people tools for navigating current uncertainties.
via The Conversation
A dining table

Daniel Ondeck ‘96 joins Siebert Financial

Ondeck brings more than two decades of experience in institutional sales and capital markets to his new role as head of institutional sales.
via Yahoo FInance
Two football players on a football field.

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.
Women in a swimming pool playing water polo.

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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