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2024

Experiential Learning

London internship reinforces the importance of literacy

Global health and HESS double major Eliza Roach ’25 interned at a public school helping students improve their reading skills.

Date: December 19, 2024

Experiential Learning

Healthier alternatives for school lunches

During Victoria Turnier’s study-abroad in London, she volunteered at a local school where she saw the impact of healthier food options.

Date: December 19, 2024

Spotlights

James Baker greeted Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy at the airport in Perth, Australia after she returned from Paris.

Denison Magazine

The Denison alum behind pole-vaulting gold

James Baker ’20 helped an Australian pole vaulter soar to Olympic gold. The lessons he learned in the HESS program set him up for success.

Exploring what it means to be an athletic trainer

HESS major Jay Branch ’24 is leveraging lots of opportunities to explore his future career.

Big Red swimmer’s winning attitude leads to medical research

John Stauffer's competitive spirit propelled his excellence in sports and the classroom.

Peter McManus ’20, pursuing doctorate in physical therapy

HESS graduate Peter McManus ’20 is at Northwestern University, pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy.

Q & A with Neal Austria ’20, athletic training at U. Michigan

HESS grad Neal Austria shares his journey to the University of Michigan's football program.

Photo of the 2015-16 Champion Big Red women's basketball team

Q & A with Val Province '19, clinical research coordinator

HESS grad Val Province shares her journey to the Cleveland Clinic as a clinical research coordinator.

Abby standing in front of Nationwide Arena

Abby Scully '21, event specialist with Columbus Blue Jackets

HESS grad Abby Scully shares her reflections on her directed study that led the way to her first job with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Photo of Maddox helping a football player

Q & A with Alison Maddox '19, athletic trainer with Arizona State

HESS grad Alison Maddox shares her path to become the athletic trainer for the Beach Volleyball Team at Arizona State University.

Denison Magazine

Pedagogy perfected

Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.

Taka Higuchi '20 celebrating commencement

The Value of Empathy

As a patient care assistant in a children’s hospital Taka Higuchi ‘20 provides a welcoming and calming presence at the start of an anxiety-filled day.

Years of competition forge unlikely bond

Top athletes in the pool, James Baker ’20 and Dayen Wilson ’21 found competitive excellence as they strove against each other for almost 3 years.

How We Learn

No Limits

HESS major Bronwyn McGary finds strength in her father’s philosophy when the road is hard — like when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune illness.

How We Learn

Play Ball Better

A physics lab figures out the mechanics of throwing a baseball.

How We Learn

Improving Growth and Learning Through Sport

Assistant Professor Greg Lott’s research is helping student-athletes achieve transformative growth.

Where We Go

A Career Full of Passion: Building Strong Lives with Lacrosse

Spencer Riehl '13 knows lacrosse, and he's even more interested in how the game can help change lives.

What's Happening

University News

Cameron McIntosh ’25 selected as recent student trustee

Reese House dedication celebrates donor generosity

2025 Student Commencement Speaker: Jess Cohen ’25

What's Happening

2024

Spotlights

The Denison alum behind pole-vaulting gold

Exploring what it means to be an athletic trainer

Big Red swimmer’s winning attitude leads to medical research

Peter McManus ’20, pursuing doctorate in physical therapy

Q & A with Neal Austria ’20, athletic training at U. Michigan

Q & A with Val Province '19, clinical research coordinator

Abby Scully '21, event specialist with Columbus Blue Jackets

Q & A with Alison Maddox '19, athletic trainer with Arizona State

Pedagogy perfected

The Value of Empathy

Years of competition forge unlikely bond

No Limits

Play Ball Better

Improving Growth and Learning Through Sport

A Career Full of Passion: Building Strong Lives with Lacrosse

What's Happening

Nan Carney-DeBord, an innovative and energetic leader, to retire

Healthier alternatives for school lunches

London internship reinforces the importance of literacy