Celebrate Denison's historic campaign and join upcoming alumni events.
Monthly Alumni Newsletter
Nov. 2025
Views from The Hill
Denison launches the most ambitious campaign in its history
Building on growing momentum, Denison University has announced the launch of its most ambitious fundraising effort in history. What We Can Be: The Denison Campaign is a call to imagine and invest in the next great chapter of Denison's story. President Adam Weinberg describes this as a movement to expand Denison's impact beyond students' four years on The Hill and to ensure that Denison continues to lead with innovation and curiosity. Visit the recently launched campaign website to learn more about the key fundraising priorities.
Access and Affordability
Academic Excellence
Career Launch
Enhancing Student Life
Alumni Network for Life
The Annual Fund
We are grateful to the incredible support of so many loyal Denisonians. To be all we can be, we need the support of the larger Denison network! Every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts our students and helps Denison continue to offer an exceptional education and experience. Please consider making a gift to honor your experience and celebrate this historic campaign.
AI in academia: Denison's AI progress attracts higher education peers
In partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Denison University hosted an AI Certified Futures Summit with representatives from Bates, Bowdoin, Davidson, Penn State, and other colleges and universities. The three-day event provided a platform for professionals to discuss secure AI platforms, strategies for higher ed, and AI certification programs. In her keynote, AWS Higher Education Strategy leader Kristi Wellington-Baker said, "It's our responsibility to ensure our students know how tools work, and think creatively about how to use them responsibly and ethically." Read more about the summit and the approach to AI on campus.
A milestone moment: Denison's first regional What We Can Be campaign event brought alums, families, and friends together in New York City.
Launching lives
Announcing Knobel Hall and the King Center for Data and Innovation
Denison will rename Doane Hall to Tina and Dale Knobel Hall in recognition of a lead gift from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation, made in honor of President Emeritus Dale Knobel, who served the University from 1998 to 2013, and his wife, Tina Knobel.
A second gift from Emily Hauser King ’63 and Robert E. King will establish the Emily Hauser King and Robert E. King Center for Data and Innovation, a new addition that anchors the expanded facility. The new facility will create a state-of-the-art home for data, technology, and innovation on Denison's campus. The history of Doane and its connection to Denison will be honored within Knobel Hall, with the original stone etching on the exterior to be retained. Knobel Hall and the King Center for Data and Innovation are scheduled for completion in August 2026. Learn more about the center and the lead gifts that are making it possible.
Engage with Denisonians
Denison Everywhere
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 6-8 p.m. local time Various locations
Denison is having a party in your area, and you're invited! Join in for one of the college's most popular traditions, and expand your local Denison network. View a list of cities and register today.
Denisonians in Columbus: Women's Basketball vs. Otterbein University
Friday, Dec. 19 | 6 - 10 p.m. Show your Big Red spirit as the Big Red women's basketball team takes on the Otterbein Cardinals! Following the game, join Denisonians at a hosted gathering in Westerville, Ohio. Learn more and make plans to be there.
Virtual events
Candid Career Conversations: Building Community in a New City
Dec. 4 | 6-7 p.m. ET Cozy up to a story about finding joy on the Loneliest Road in America over Thanksgiving and then join fellow Denisonians for an insightful discussion on Dec. 4. Register for the discussion
How you can help
Join in the 1831 Day Celebration!
On December 13, we will celebrate 194 years since Denison's founding in 1831. We're looking for ambassadors to support our mission, inspire their networks to contribute, and help spread the word about Denison's rich history and vibrant future.
Interested in a quick yet impactful volunteer opportunity? Please contact Amanda Morrison, senior associate director of strategic philanthropic support, at morrisona@denison.edu.
Join us in congratulating these Denisonians on their accomplishments, and keep sharing your Big Red Good News for a chance to be featured!
Congratulations to Josie Thuma ’18 and Ben Cousineau ’19 on their wedding earlier this year! They had 21 Denison grads in attendance, including their officiant, Rev. Doug Donley ’83.
Sadler Ramsdell ’81 hosted a Phi Delta Theta reunion for the Class of 1981 at his home in October.
Juan Bernabe Perez ’17 has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at the HRI Hospital in Brookline, Mass.
Andy Carington ’90 joined Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. as a Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
