Exploration in Action: Career Trek to Bath & Body Works HQ

At the heart of career exploration is the opportunity to see potential career paths in action. A group of students had just that chance during a recent exclusive visit to Bath & Body Works HQ in nearby Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where …

By Ashley Strausser
Ashley Strausser Career Coach - Career Exploration
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From Game Plan to Career Plan: Volleyball Players Dive Into Career Exploration

For student-athletes, balancing academics, athletics, and career preparation can be challenging. That’s why members of the Denison Women’s Volleyball Team took advantage of the Journey Program over Winter Break. The Journey Program provided an insightful experience for the six teammates …

By Patrick Gavin
Patrick Gavin
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Alumni Spotlight: Mike Stern ’83

While formal data science courses have been introduced to US colleges in the last 15-ish years, professionals before that time had to learn on the fly, as the tech world adapted rapidly around them. Mike Stern experienced that phenomenon firsthand, …

By Jonah Richardson '25
Jonah Richardson '25 Peer Career Fellow: Technology, Data and Science
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A Guide to Career Exploration Resources on Knowlton Connect

Hello Denisonians, 

The biggest challenge with career exploration isn’t a lack of opportunities; it’s figuring out where to even start. With so many industries out there, it’s easy to feel stuck before you even begin.

Here’s the good news: You …

By Disha Sharma '26
Disha Sharma '26 Peer Career Fellow: Exploration
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Internship Spotlight: Vidit Bhandari ’26, Research Assistant

A Learning Opportunity Beyond the Classroom

For Vidit, this internship was more than just a summer job—it was a gateway into the fields of finance and physics while preparing him for Denison’s Data Analytics Program. His role allowed him to work with …

By Paige Revering
Paige Revering Student Engagement Coordinator
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Hannah Davies ’24: Transformation in Taiwan

Hannah Davies ’24 graduated with degrees in history and global commerce. Since August 2024, she has been teaching English in Taiwan with the U.S. Student Fulbright Program. Below, Hannah shares reflections on her time so far as a Fulbrighter.

If …

By Corey Efron
Corey Efron Assistant Director, Fellowships
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Erin Rovelstad: From English and Sociology to Tech Writing

When you think about a career in tech, “English major” may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but for Erin Rovelstad, a 2011 Denison graduate, it was the perfect foundation for her current role as a Senior …

By Patrick Gavin
Patrick Gavin
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Maximize Your Summer Experience: Why the Denison Internship Program is Worth It

Hello Denisonians!

If you’re anything like me, the idea of applying for an internship can feel overwhelming, let alone applying for the Summer Denison Internship Program (DIP) on top of it. When I first looked at the process, I thought …

By Disha Sharma '26
Disha Sharma '26 Peer Career Fellow: Exploration
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Speaker Session Recap: Drew Smith, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at OhioHealth

The Data Analytics Department recently offered students an opportunity to hear from a prominent leader in healthcare analytics during a live interview with Drew Smith, the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at OhioHealth. With the rapid advancement of new analytics …

By Jonah Richardson '25
Jonah Richardson '25 Peer Career Fellow: Technology, Data and Science
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Faculty Champion: Dr. Doug Spieles

The Knowlton Center Celebrates Dr. Doug Spieles, March’s Faculty Champion!

The Knowlton Center is proud to recognize Dr. Doug Spieles as March’s Faculty Champion for his unwavering commitment to helping Denison students explore and build rewarding career pathways in the …

By Paige Revering
Paige Revering Student Engagement Coordinator
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