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Monthly Alumni Newsletter May 2026 with Student

Denison celebrates 185th Commencement

Join us in welcoming the Class of 2026 to Denison’s alumni network! More than 600 students gathered to hear from President Adam Weinberg, keynote speaker Eboo Patel, and student speaker Nancy Tran ’26 as they received diplomas. Check out photos from last week’s Senior Send-Off and Commencement.

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Launching Lives


Beyond mentorship

When Christina Millender ’99 arrived at Denison, she found more than an education — she found a mentor in Betty Lovelace, Ed.D., who served as Denison’s first director of multicultural affairs. Now, nearly three decades later, Millender is honoring that transformative relationship with an endowed scholarship that will support future Denison students.

 

Powered by community: a giving day for Denison

More than 1,640 Denisonians came together for Day of Giving 2026, contributing over $617,000 to support students and strengthen every corner of campus. From scholarships and internships to athletics and the arts, the annual tradition showcased the power of collective generosity during the What We Can Be campaign. Read more about this impactful day. 

Engage with Denisonians

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

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Just a few more weeks until Reunion! 


More than 600 Denisonians are returning to The Hill this summer — what about you? If this is your year to celebrate your Denison milestone anniversary, don’t miss the opportunity to reconnect! Register today.

June 11 - 13
50th Reunion for the Class of 1976.

June 12 - 14
Reunion for the Classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1986, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2016, and 2021.

June 12 - 13
Denison Forever, a dedicated experience for post-50th Reunion classes. 

Virtual Events

 

Entrepreneurship Pathways Program
Monday, June 1 to Monday, June 29

Join this 30-day, alumni-only virtual experience designed to help you explore entrepreneurship with clarity, intention, and support.

Learning for What's Next: AI for Alumni

 

Session II: AI in Your Workflow and Finding Where it Actually Helps 
June 3 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET

 

Session III: AI and Your Career — Staying Ahead in a Changing Landscape

June 24 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET

Campus Events

 

Denison Singers 2026 Reunion

June 25 to June 28

 

 

Celebration of Life for Professor William Osborne “WO”

Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 p.m. | Swasey Chapel

Regional Events

 

Denisonians in Chicago: Grant Park Music Festival Meetup
Wednesday, June 10 | 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. 

 

Looking Ahead

Denison in the Hamptons
Tuesday, July 28 | 6 - 8 p.m.

 

Denison in Nantucket
Thursday, July 30 | 6 - 8 p.m.

 

Denison in Jackson Hole
Monday, Aug. 10 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Campus in the Spring

In Other News

U.S. News places Denison among America’s most beautiful campuses

 

You already knew campus was perfect enough for a postcard, but now U.S. News & World Report is helping others see just how idyllic Denison University’s campus is. See what helps Denison stand out.

Big Red continues postseason play

 

Denison earned its seventh-consecutive and conference-leading 22nd North Coast Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy after winning seven outright conference titles during the 2025-26 academic year. Denison's success continues with baseball still competing in the NCAA postseason. Check out the athletics website for the latest game times and details.

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