July 9, 2024 ‘You’ll never guess what I did today’ Dancer Grace Lukens ’26 never imagined herself a fencer. But that’s the kind of thing that happens at Denison.
May 22, 2024 A campus icon returns to The Hill Alexander Liberman’s Path is back to its home outside Burke Hall.
March 8, 2024 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.
March 8, 2024 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.
February 10, 2024 Denison student art displayed in Granville's Village Hall Studio art major Renai Heath '25 is getting a solo show in a very public venue - the windows of Granville's Village Hall. via Newark Advocate
January 18, 2024 Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 5, 2024 Theatre professor blends virtual reality, AI, and tradition James Dennen and collaborator Christian Faur will debut 'Like Leaves. Like Carrots.' at the Wexner Center for the Arts.
December 5, 2023 Making their mark with Messiah This year’s performance of Handel’s epic work included student soloists, a new twist on a long-running Denison tradition.
August 31, 2023 Bestselling author Amor Towles to speak at Denison Towles, a Denison parent, will speak as part of the university’s Big Red Weekend celebration.
July 24, 2023 An art student finds her footing in 981 square feet A mural — and the Denison Summer Scholar painting it — spring to life in a Newark community-service project.
June 28, 2023 5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim Kim talks about his path to piano, the late mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom of teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college.
May 19, 2023 Denison receives major gift to transform planetarium Support from Marilyn P. McConnell will expand academic uses for the facility beyond traditional disciplines.
May 5, 2023 Playing to her strengths Denison helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.
April 27, 2023 Peering into black holes Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.
April 10, 2023 Crayon artist, tech wizard, Renaissance man From humble beginnings, Christian Faur has become an acclaimed artist who’s found a home at Denison by carving his own niche.
April 7, 2023 Denison builds strong connection to artistry of Aminah Robinson The artwork on display in the Denison Museum celebrates Robinson and honors the memory of professor Terrance Dean.
February 14, 2023 HERE US showcases original performances by students of color In its third stage production, HERE US continues to thrive, evolve, and carve out space for passionate performers.
February 2, 2023 At the Studio Art Lending Library, ‘you choose what speaks to you’ Inaugural program brings student works out of Bryant Arts Center and into buildings across campus
November 3, 2022 Denison introduces Summer TUTTI camp for young performing artists Denison's performing arts camp, debuting in 2023, provides an opportunity for high schoolers to train and collaborate with artists across disciplines.
July 25, 2022 Susan Booth '85 to lead Chicago's Goodman Theatre Susan Booth '85 has been named artistic director of the Goodman Theater in Chicago, one of the most influential regional nonprofits in the country. via New York Times
July 7, 2022 DU alum movie "Poser" spotlights Columbus music scene Poser, a Tribeca-debuted film by DU grads, grabs headlines for its behind-the-scene glimpse of indie music landscape. via Spin
April 15, 2022 Denison welcomes 2022 newly tenured faculty Denison University’s Board of Trustees has recently awarded tenure to six members of the faculty.
April 12, 2022 Two Denison professors honored with Ohio Arts Council grants Denison professors David Baker and Ching-chu Hu have received grants from the Ohio Arts Council in recognition of the excellence of their work.
April 7, 2022 Medha Jaishanker '06 consults and produces in Hollywood "My true passions in life are connecting the dots, community building, and championing the underdog": Film consultant & producer Medha Jaishanker. via The US News
March 31, 2022 The world premiere of ‘Pearls in the Wave’ ‘Pearls in the Wave,’ a new play by Playwright-in-Residence Hongyi Tian ’13, tells the story of a struggling novelist and her nagging mother.
February 28, 2022 Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.
January 26, 2022 Professor Ching-chu Hu named director of Vail Arts Series Denison University announces Professor Ching-chu Hu has been named director of the much-admired Vail Series.
January 12, 2022 Finding hope in politics There's no time to be bleak, but we can still be “real,” says Skye Wallin ‘11 about his documentary “American Gadfly.”
October 25, 2021 Professor Margot Singer's winding path Before becoming an English professor at Denison, Prof. Margot Singer was a partner at international management consulting firm, McKinsey & Co. via Newark Advocate
October 10, 2021 DU filmmaker profiles artist Alice Schille A connection with internationally known artist Alice Schille (1869-1955) led filmmaker Kurt Vincent '06 and Logan Floyd '16 to document her story. via Columbus Dispatch
July 7, 2021 Picture-perfect paid internships Denison’s Career Center funds internships that add valuable experiences to an arts education.
May 13, 2021 DU alumni film lands at Tribeca Created by DU alumni, “Poser” is one of just six films chosen from more than 4,000 to compete in the U.S. Narrative Competition at Tribeca. via NBC4 Columbus
May 2, 2021 Keeping the arts alive at Denison Denison's Eisner Center director talks about keeping the arts alive during the year-plus of COVID-19. via Newark Advocate
March 29, 2021 Building Bridges: Ron Abram, Collaboration and Tejido de Voces The importance of art - especially in a world divided by COVID, politics, and distance - is a tangible thing.
March 29, 2021 On the Way to LA Cinema major Arman Meinecke '21 is a cinematic storyteller with great experiences that give him a leg up in the film industry.
March 19, 2021 Denison Museum textiles in Cleveland Museum of Art exhibition Vibrant textiles from Denison Museum are the subject of Fashioning Identity: Mola Textiles of Panamá, an exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art. via Medium.com
March 1, 2021 Arts Partnership with Ohiolina Music Festival Denison and Ohiolina Music Festival announce a three-year partnership for students to perform with and learn from national touring musicians.
February 22, 2021 Learning from experienced writers The Beck Series brings renowned authors and poets to campus so students learn from expert writers in multiple genres.
February 15, 2021 Journalism students report on young activism in Newark Second in a series of investigative reporting by Journalism students on Black lives in Newark. via Newark Advocate
February 12, 2021 Monkey business hits Broadway Musical composer Bryan Blaskie '09 shares his thoughts about the bright lights of Broadway and why getting a bad grade can actually be a good thing.
January 21, 2021 Sophia Menconi '20 directing in D.C. Sophia Menconi '20 is directing Samantha Simone (CBS "Blue Bloods”) and Xaiver Reyes (Kinky Boots National Tour) in "The Pee Test." via allevents.com
January 8, 2021 Columbus Creative in Residence Denison’s Studio Art department introduces Columbus Creative in Residence program.
January 8, 2021 Matthew Hamachek '03: A day in the life of a filmmaker Emmy-winning Matthew Hamachek '03 shares stories from his first Hollywood foray on the set of Master and Commander. via Talkhouse.com
December 3, 2020 A Fragile Balance Artist and professor Micaela Vivero explores space and balance in a recent exhibition in Rota, Spain.
December 2, 2020 Extreme story-telling: Life during a pandemic Full Story Film Festival features student stories and an intimate look at lives lived under COVID-19.
December 2, 2020 Youth, joy, and vitality A theatre production by and for people of color opens horizons for the entire campus.
December 1, 2020 Award-winning filmmaker shares storytelling insights Finding a story is never a passive process. It's done by trial and error, and with an eye on shifting circumstances.
