Big Red Weekend, Your Homecoming on The Hill!
This October, Denisonians returned to campus to celebrate and revisit the experiences that were so essential to their time at Denison. From action-packed athletic competitions, beautiful performances, networking, and the camaraderie that can only be found on The Hill, Big Red Weekend connected Denisonians past and present through shared interests and experiences.
Check out photos to relive the fun of Big Red Weekend!
We invite you to save the date for our next Big Red Weekend, Nov. 6-8, 2026!




The perfect parry: How fencing brought two Denisonians together
For many Denisonians, college is where passions take shape — in classrooms, on teams, and through friendships that become something more. For Charles Murray Jr. ’11, that passion was fencing. What began as a dedication…
Read MoreHappy memories come to life at Big Red Weekend
Denison was abuzz with happy cries of recognition and variations of “It’s so good to see you!” as more than 700 alums and friends arrived for Big Red Weekend, the college’s annual homecoming celebration. Flags,…
Read MoreLike father, like son: Music connects two generations of Denison alums
When Dan Smith ʼ85 takes the stage with his band, The Watch, he’s transported back to his college years at Denison. The friendships, the energy, and the sound of live music have stayed with him…
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