Denison is regarded as one of the nation's best liberal arts colleges. Located in the beautiful town of Granville, Ohio, we are known for our rigorous academic experience, small class sizes, sense of community, and career preparation.
Athletically, we are members of the North Coast Athletic Conference and compete at the NCAA Division III level. Denison Athletics has a long history of success and competitive excellence. Our department has won a league leading 20 All-Sports Championships and our teams consistently compete for conference and national championships.
- Enrollment = 2,400 students
- 65 academic programs https://denison.edu/academics
- 9:1 student to faculty ratio
- Top 40 liberal arts college in the country
- Top 25 most selective liberal arts college (17% acceptance rate)
The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration
The Knowlton Center at Denison University offers a wide range of services, including career counseling, internships, job search assistance, and networking opportunities with alumni and employers. It is dedicated to helping students and alumni achieve their professional goals through personalized advising, skill-building workshops, and access to valuable resources and connections in various industries.
Denison was named the #3 college in the country for career services by the Princeton Review.
Denison is located 25 minutes away from Columbus, the 14th largest city in the United States.
Columbus offers internship, career, and social opportunities for Denison students.
Denison Edge, a Knowlton Center initiative, is an innovative program designed to enhance students' career readiness. It offers industry-specific training, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities to bridge the gap between academic learning and career success. The program focuses on providing practical skills and real-world experience through partnerships with businesses and organizations, preparing participants for the competitive job market.
Denison Edge is located in downtown Columbus, in the Arena District.
Columbus is home to multiple professional sports franchises, including the Columbus Fury! The Fury recently completed their first season in the inaugural year of the Pro Volleyball Federation.
Our program prides ourself in pursuing excellence personally, academically, and athletically. We value the holistic student-athlete experience. Denison is a place where our players' can challenge themselves in the classroom through rigorous academics and compete at a high level for championships on the court.
Get to know Coach Cassell
Why do I coach?
Coaching is teaching and ultimately I have always had a passion for teaching. Athletics serve as an amazing avenue for teaching skills that will impact our student-athletes long after they graduate from Denison.
What is your favorite aspect of coaching?
Seeing our student-athletes grow as people throughout their four years at Denison is what I will always value the most. Effective coaching is all about relationships and it is those relationships that make what I do such a privilege.
What is your favorite thing about Denison?
The community and people. Relationships drive this place and it is a really unique environment to be a part of. Faculty, staff, and administrators all work together to provide the best possible experience for our students. I haven't seen a place that truly cares about the student body like Denison.
What is your vision for the program?
Our student-athletes have a lot of autonomy in regards to collaborating on yearly team goals and priorities. For DUVB's bigger picture, long-term goals, we believe we can consistently compete for conference championships and be one of the premier D3 volleyball programs in the country. Not just in regards to the level at which we compete, but the way we train and the experience we provide. Denison is a place where we blend high academics and competitive athletics at an elite level.
Looking Ahead
As we look to bring in the future of our program, there are a few key characteristics we prioritize:
- Selfless teammates
- Strong work ethic
- Curious learners
- Passion for the game
Recruiting is the lifeblood of a college program. We are intentional in our recruiting process and it is incredibly important to us to find the right fit. We are excited for the future of DUVB and building upon the tradition of our program.