Denison was recognized with the 2025 Career Services Pursuit of Excellence Award, adding another national accolade to the growing list of recognitions for its work in career services and exploration.
The peer-awarded honor, given by the Career Leadership Collective, celebrates Denison’s “holistic and long-standing commitment” to industry-leading career exploration. Denison’s Melanie Murphy, director of career communities and coaching, and Ryan Brechbill, director of employer and alumni relations, accepted the award at a ceremony in New Orleans in April.
“Making career launch a central part of our classic liberal arts education has required focus, commitment, time, and attention to nuance,” said Denison University President Adam Weinberg. “As we get it right, our students are launching quicker and with more success, which is our ultimate goal. I am proud that the great work of our career services team is valued so highly by our peers.”
Denison offers a comprehensive four-year approach to career exploration and launch, focused on utilizing every year of a student’s academic career to prepare them for post-graduation success. Career-oriented programs and opportunities are built into every semester, summer, and break through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration.
“We have an amazing team that works incredibly hard to support our students in achieving their goals,” said Murphy. “Our partnerships with faculty and programs across campus give our students continual access to career information and processes — not just when they come to our offices.”