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Monthly Alumni Newsletter August 2026

Priorities in Action

Knowlton Center August 2026 Video Cover

Return on investment: The Knowlton Center turns 10

Donor support has powered 10 years of career services innovation, creating a comprehensive ecosystem that equips every Denison student to explore, grow, and succeed. As the college looks ahead at What We Can Be, learn how the Knowlton Center makes career-shaping opportunities possible for all.

Campus Briefs

Denison’s athletic facilities ranked among nation’s best

Denison is ranked 11th overall for the quality of its facilities among NCAA Division III schools, according to D3Direct, an online recruiting platform for high school student-athletes. And The Princeton Review recently named Denison’s athletic facilities as fourth best in the nation — a ranking that includes Division I schools.


Read more about what sets Big Red facilities apart.

 

Denison’s four national championships honored in Washington

Fresh off their NCAA titles and a historic year, Big Red student-athletes and coaching staff accepted an invitation from Ohio Sen. Jon Husted to visit the nation’s capital.

 

Read more about Big Red's trip to D.C.

Alums Making an Impact

$7.5 million gift strengthens Denison’s future

 

The transformational gift from Bon French P’11 establishes the French Family Fund for Unrestricted Support, providing flexible resources that will help the university advance its highest priorities and respond to emerging opportunities.

“This gift is an extraordinary vote of trust in Denison and in our future,” said President Adam Weinberg. “Bon and the French family have been steadfast partners for many years, supporting not only facilities, scholarships, and programs, but the people who make this university so special. Their generosity has helped strengthen Denison in countless ways.”

 

Learn more about the French family’s connection to Denison.

 

Engage with Denisonians

To find a complete listing of events, visit the alumni page. 

Big Red Weekend: Nov. 6-8

 

Whether you’re catching up with former classmates at the tailgate, cheering on the Big Red at the football game, reconnecting with faculty and friends, or simply enjoying a walk through our beautiful campus, Big Red Weekend is your homecoming on The Hill. In addition to the celebrations open to all alums, the following affinity groups will host reunions during Denison's homecoming:

  • Denison Cheerleaders

  • Denison Independent Theatre Association (DITA)

  • Denison Campus Governance Association (DCGA)

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma

  • Lambda Chi Alpha

  • La Fuerza Latina

  • Swimming and Diving Alumni 

Kick off Big Red Weekend on Thursday, Nov. 5, with ReMix: Adapt, a retreat that explores how we adapt to change and thrive through every stage of life. While you're on campus, don't miss the Beck Literary Festival, featuring bestselling authors Maggie Smith, Emily St. John Mandel, and Kevin Wilson.

 

Register for Big Red Weekend!

Virtual Events

 

Denison Entrepreneurship Pathways Program

Sept. 14-Oct. 9 on Zoom

 

Share, Lift, Lead: The Bourbon Blueprint

Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 7-8 p.m. ET on Zoom

 

Regional Events

 

DUing Good in Indianapolis

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Denisonians in Cincinnati: An Afternoon at the American Sign Museum

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 3-4:30 p.m.

 

Central Ohio Young Alums Meet-Up

Wednesday, Sept 30 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

How You Can Help

Nominate a classmate for the Alumni Citation by Oct. 3

 

For over 75 years, the Alumni Citation has been Denison’s highest honor. Each year during Reunion, the citation recognizes graduates who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement, service to society, and engagement with the college.

View a list of past recipients and submit a nomination. Contact Sallie Sistare, associate vice president, Institutional Advancement, at sistares@denison.edu or 740-587-8656 with questions or to submit a nomination.  

In Other News

The Denison bookstore is now Big Red & Co.

 

Big news for proud Denisonians: the bookstore has a new look, a new name, and lots of new merch!

 

Stacked Red

Stop by Slayter Hall when you’re on campus to see the changes in person, and visit shop.denison.edu for instant access to new offerings from Helly Hansen, Peter Millar, Homage, Vineyard Vines, and more.

 

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