Elevating Professionalism: Highlights from Denison’s Networking & Etiquette Dinner

On Wednesday, November 13th, the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and the Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement hosted Denison University’s Networking & Etiquette Dinner. Held in the Huffman President’s Dining Room, the event gave students the opportunity to refine their …

By Ethan Scott '25
Ethan Scott '25 Peer Career Fellow: Technology, Data and Science
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Internships Are NOT the Only Career Opportunities

As we approach the end of the academic year, it is incredibly easy to stress about what you’re doing for the summer. Most undergrads stress about finding “the perfect internship” to have “the perfect summer”, but internships are not the …

By Taylor Trimble
Taylor Trimble Peer Career Fellow: Social Impact, Education and Government
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From Teaching Abroad to Attending Graduate School after Denison: Emerson Prond ’23

Emerson Prond had no idea that she would be teaching in Madrid, Spain when she graduated from Denison as an educational studies and cinema double major in 2023. Emerson now works as an English Language Teaching Assistant for The Community …

By Sarah Wuellner
Sarah Wuellner Peer Career Fellow: Social Impact, Education and Government
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Unlocking Career Success: An Interview with Neil Collins on Denison Edge’s Dynamic Approach to Complement Liberal Arts and Industry Expertise

What is Denison Edge

Denison Edge is a dynamic and innovative program designed to complement a liberal arts education with valiable career skills. In downtown Columbus, Denison Edge offers hands-on, high-touch learning environments where students can acquire in-demand skills and …

By Ethan Scott '25
Ethan Scott '25 Peer Career Fellow: Technology, Data and Science
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Creative Connections: Career Speed Dating

Could your next career move be just 5 minutes away? Last Thursday, over 40 students attended the Creative Career Match-up: a speed dating style event at the Denison Museum, where students engaged in ten 5-minute sessions with creative professionals in …

By Virginia Swain
Virginia Swain Peer Career Fellow: Marketing, Sales and Communications
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Internship Spotlight: Adonte Mays ’25

Give a warm welcome to Adonte Mays, a sophomore Computer Science major here at Denison University. During his first semester of his first year, Adonte had the opportunity to intern at Katch Entertainment Data, a data analytics company based in …

By Taylor Trimble
Taylor Trimble Peer Career Fellow: Social Impact, Education and Government
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Internship Spotlight: Ava Peterson ’24

Today’s featured summer experience is that of Ava Peterson, a junior from Columbus, Ohio! She is pursing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art as well as a minor in Art History and Visual Culture. In the summer of …

By Fiona Schultz
Fiona Schultz Peer Career Coach and Peer Fellow: Nonprofit, Education and Government Career Community
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4 Career Lessons from Janelle Monáe

The multitalented singer, songwriter, actor, performer, producer, and activist Janelle Monáe has had a busy quarantine. In addition to fighting food insecurity amid the Covid-19 pandemic and starring in the second season of Amazon's Homecoming, the eight-time Grammy-nominated artist was …

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12 High-Paying Jobs That’ll Let You Tap Into Your Creativity

When you’re a naturally creative individual, job searching can feel particularly challenging. It’s easy to feel like any job that isn’t obviously artistic will force you to either give up an important part of yourself or settle for a low …

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From the Hill to the FBI as a Creative Writer

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My name is Anna Spears and I graduated from Denison in 2007 with my BA in creative writing. When I first started college, I wasn’t sure what was on the horizon for me. I toyed with going pre-law, and …

By Melanie Murphy
Melanie Murphy Director, Career Communities and Coaching
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