Campus Student Life What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Student Life at Denison University. Navigate Student Life The Division of Student Life About Teams & Offices Assessment Student Life Strategic Plan Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Distinguished Leaders Recognition & Accolades Student Life Awards 2017 Announcements & UpdatesA Message from Dr. Laurel KennedyThe April 2014 OCR investigation has been closed with no evidence of a failure to comply by Denison.Date: November 15, 2017 Awards & HonorsTwo Denisonians Receive NASPA Undergraduate FellowshipsTwo Denison students receive honor from leading association of higher education student affairs professionals.Date: November 14, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesDesign-thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at DenisonDenison's 'Red Frame Lab' is a dedicated space in the center of campus where students can examine problems and develop solutions.Date: October 23, 2017 Announcements & Updates21 Days, 2017Vice President Laurel Kennedy shares student development news from the summer of 2017.Date: August 22, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesAn Affirmation of our Community ValuesA day after the events in Charlottesville, reflections from Vice President Laurel Kennedy.Date: August 18, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesPolicies prohibit discrimination against transgender personsDenison University's policies prohibit discrimination against transgender persons.Date: August 7, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesFinancial Wellness Counselor guides students in financial literacyLini Zhang, a specialist in consumer economics and financial planning, will advise students on how to manage their financial decisions.Date: August 4, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesAlumna Carrie Fox '09 Joins Residential Communities TeamWith a focus on building community in residence halls, Carrie Fox '09 is excited to join our Residential Communities Team.Date: July 26, 2017 Recognition & AccoladesDenison University is a top Peace Corps collegeThe Peace Corps has announced that Denison University is the No. 1 college among its peers for Peace Corps volunteers.Date: March 9, 2017 Distinguished Leaders2017 Distinguished Leadership AwardsNominations of deserving students are made by faculty, staff, and student peers.Date: March 3, 2017 2016 Announcements & UpdatesFund for Campus Innovation and ChangeThe Fund for Campus Innovation and Change is open for submissions.Date: November 7, 2016 Recognition & AccoladesDenison Office of Campus Safety recognized for excellenceDenison University's Office of Campus Safety has been recognized for excellence.Date: May 10, 2016 Awards & HonorsDistinguished Leadership AwardsDenison annually recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the University.Date: February 15, 2016 2015 Awards & HonorsDistinguished LeadersDenison bestows the Distinguished Leadership Awards on a small number of graduating seniors annually in March.Date: June 3, 2015
Ricardo Hall named Denison’s new vice president for Student Life The former Lehigh University vice president for student affairs will join Denison in the summer of 2024.
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.
Learning through life on campus Denison’s master residential plan is modernizing our historic residence halls while providing students with opportunities to learn life skills.
A Commitment to Student Success Financial barriers can stand in the way of student success. Denison is working hard to help students overcome these obstacles.
How We Live Fresh Check Day: Promoting Mental Health Awareness on Campus Students and staff come together, raising awareness to college student mental health
Where We Go Kelsey Schwimmer ‘18 Selected as Recent Student Trustee Recent graduate and decorated Denisonian, Kelsey Schwimmer '18, will continue to be an influential face on campus as this year's Recent Student Trustee.
How We Live Credit Card Advice for College Students Lini Zhang, Denison's financial wellness counselor gives insight into the topic of students and credit cards.
How We Live Creating Change Agents: Denison Launches a Center for Innovation Denison's Red Frame Lab provides a space on campus for innovation, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurship.
Supporting Student Mental Health Denison University Partners with The Jed Foundation to Assess and Enhance Emotional Well-Being, Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Efforts
How We Live Out of the Blue and Into the Red: Red Thread Grants Make a Mark Denison's Red Thread Grants provide support to students, while also demonstrating the power of the Denison community.
How We Live Supporting Students’ Financial Well-Being We talked to students about their experience and designed solutions in support of students' financial well-being.
How We Live Life on campus: A student perspective Margot Austin '18 shares why Denison could be the school for you.
How We Live Talking About The Tough Stuff How One Love is opening up new conversations about relationship abuse.
Student Life Awards 2024 Student Life Awards Each year, the Division of Student Life honors the outstanding achievements of our students in areas across the entire campus. Read more
Announcements & Updates Doug Lisko selected as emerging leader Director of Student Life Operations Doug Lisko has been selected by a national organization to participate in their 2023–24 emerging leaders program. Read more
Student Life Awards 2023 Student Life Awards honor students across campus Each year, the Division of Student Life honors the outstanding achievements of our students in areas across the entire campus. Read more