University News

Building on Denison's extraordinary ability to unlock potential, the college has launched an historic and ambitious fundraising campaign.

The Council on Undergraduate Research has recognized Denison as a leader in undergraduate research with the organization's 2017 AURA award.

Hugh Wilder '68, holder of world records, inducted into swimming International Masters Hall of Fame.

Assistant Professor of Economics Xiao Jiang gave a video interview on the topic of exports for the Institute for New Economic Thinking.

The Wall Street Journal has ranked Denison University in the top 30 of national liberal arts colleges.

Jayla Johnson '19 conducted research this summer at Johns Hopkins University about the immunization coverage of children in India.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Denison professors of physics Dan Gibson and Wes Walter a three-year research grant in the amount of $344,000.

Associate Professor of English Peter Grandbois's essay 'Honor' has been listed as a Notable Essay for 2017.

Denison hosted The Between Coasts Forum, for more than 50 writers, editors, radio and video journalists, and thought-leaders from across the nation.

Em Rooney, a visiting assistant professor of studio art at Denison, is among the artists debuting in a new MoMA exhibit, “Being: New Photography 2018.”

Denison jumps forward five places in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of national liberal arts colleges to No. 46.

Denison University President Adam Weinberg has issued a statement about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Sustainability initiatives at Denison University have made some great strides this summer with EV charging stations and accreditation for the arboretum.

Denison's acclaimed Vail Series announces its 2017-2018 season with Eroica Trio, Catherine Russell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Eighth Blackbird.

Denison welcomed the Class of 2021 to campus on Move-In Day. Some 600 students are settling into their new home and getting ready for their first day of c

The Sierra Club has recognized Denison University for its work in sustainability as a 2017 "Cool School."

Denison Sports Information Director Craig Hicks has been elected to the D3SIDA (Division III Sports Information Directors of America) board of directors.

Nine Bloomberg Terminals on the campus allow Denison's students and faculty to access business data and news in real time.

Denison University recently conducted a study on the economic impact of the college on Granville and Licking County.

A NYT Book Review Editor’s Choice book, professor Margot Singer’s novel “Underground Fugue” has been touted by readers and reviewers alike.

Sheilah Wilson, associate professor has been awarded a $33,000 grant from the Howard Foundation for her work, “SOTD (Strangely Ordinary This Devotion).”

Several Denison University students have been awarded prestigious international scholarships.

Denison University has set a record for applications, with more than 7,500 applicants for the Class of 2021 up more than 58% over the past three years.

Next year, Professor Adam Davis will be researching medieval history as a newly minted Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall of Cambridge University.

The Denison University Board of Trustees announces two new trustees, Lisa Coleman '88 and Jeffrey Masten '86, will join the board as of July 1.

Kathleen Browne has been selected to serve as the college’s chief investment officer, providing leadership for Denison University’s endowment.

Denison University is a top college for sports lovers who also want a high-quality, affordable education that positions them for career success.

Denison University senior Katie Darrah, a major in biology from Mason, Ohio, has been honored as a recipient of the 2017 Louis Kussmaul Friendship Award.

Denison President Adam Weinberg has been recognized for his exceptional efforts to promote and develop innovative approaches to career development.

Denison University has honored Gary Baker, professor of modern languages, with the prestigious Charles A. Brickman Distinguished Leadership Chair.

Several faculty members were named to endowed professorships, which recognize the value Denison places on teaching, scholarship and community service.

The inaugural Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award was awarded to Bob Ghiloni, assistant professor and Denison men’s basketball coach.

Denison University's Academic Award Convocation celebrates students and faculty and highlights excellence in their work.

Rebecca Homan, Denison University associate professor of biology, has been honored with the 2017 Charles A. Brickman Teaching Excellence Award.

Ohio Campus Compact has announced that Denison University senior Jacob Dennie '17 has been awarded a 2017 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award.

Henry “Hank” Malin has accepted the position of assistant vice president and executive director of the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration at Denison.

Denison University junior Kaprisha Martin has been honored as a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact.

Denison University's Board of Trustees recently has awarded tenure to seven members of the faculty.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced that Professor of Religion John E. Cort has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Yvonne-Marie Mokam, assistant professor of French, has received a grant to travel to Fort-de-France in Martinique and Pointe-a-Pitre in Guadeloupe.

Denison University alumna Rollie Krewson '74 recently was featured on the CBS show “60 Minutes,” regarding her work with Sesame Street.

Members of one of the nation’s most adventurous string quartets, ETHEL, will receive honorary degrees from Denison at the 2017 Commencement.

The Great Lakes Colleges Asso., with support from the Mellon Foundation, has awarded Denison an “Internationalization Innovation Fund” grant of $103,546.

Denison University professor Sheilah Wilson's recent collaborative video work made with Dani Leventhal premieres at the Whitney Biennial.

Lawrence W. Sherman '70 has been awarded the Wilbur Cross Medal by Yale University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

The Peace Corps has announced that Denison University is the No. 1 college among its peers for Peace Corps volunteers.

Denison Venture Philanthropy gives $10,000 and 200 volunteer hours to Together We Grow, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food, education and training.

The Denison fencing team competed in the Midwest Fencing Conference Championships.

Sandra Mathern-Smith, professor and department chair of Denison University’s Department of Dance, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholars Award.

Eighteen Columbus students celebrate new full tuition scholarships at Denison.