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First-Gen Day of Celebration Alumni Spotlight: Heaven Wade ’21

Name: Heaven Wade
Denison Class Year: 2021
Current Role: PhD Candidate at Rush University

Briefly describe your current role in a few sentences. You may also add information on previous positions, graduate school, hobbies, etc.
I am a first year …

By Sara Stasko
Sara Stasko Senior Associate Director
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Being a First-Generation, Pre-Health College Student

What does it mean to be first-gen? By definition, if your parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree then you are a first-generation college student. But there is more to it than just the facts of this …

By Jacqueline Laskowski
Jacqueline Laskowski Peer Career Fellow: Healthcare and Clinical Research
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First-Gen Day of Celebration Alumni Spotlight: Lisette Lopez ’21

Name: Lisette López
Denison Class Year: 2021
Current Role: Orr Fellow, Indiana University Health

Tell us a little bit about your current role:
As an Orr fellow, I am doing a rotational job program with IUH. Every 8 months, I …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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Alumni Spotlight: Demitri Johnson, Esq. ’11

Meet Demi Johnson, Esq., an Assistant Legal Counsel at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities! OOD is a state agency in Ohio that connects Ohioans with disabilities with meaningful job placement opportunities.

Demi majored in Political Science and minored in French …

By Fiona Schultz
Fiona Schultz Peer Career Coach and Peer Fellow: Nonprofit, Education and Government Career Community
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Underrepresented in STEM: Challenges and Valuable Lessons Learned

As of Fall 2021, 60.9% of students at Denison identify as White, classifying Denison as a predominately white institution (PWI). While there are not as many students of color at Denison, there is an even scarcer amount of students of …

By Victoria Turnier
Victoria Turnier Peer Career Fellow: Healthcare and Clinical Research
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Featured Alumni and Friends of Denison

Welcome to our Featured Alumni and Friends of Denison page! Here, you'll discover inspiring stories of Denison University graduates and supporters who have gone on to make remarkable contributions in their fields. Explore their profiles to learn about their career journeys, accomplishments, and the impact they're making in the world. Whether you're seeking mentorship, career advice, or simply curious about the diverse paths Denison alumni have taken, this is your gateway to connect with a community of accomplished individuals who share your Denison pride.

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