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Going Green

Literary and online virtuosity bring young-adult author John Green '00 fans of all ages.

Alumni Bulletin

Literary and online virtuosity bring young-adult author John Green '00 fans of all ages.

Society & Politics

Memories and Legacies of Mandela: From Kenyon Avenue to Kenyon College

By Sean Decatur

February 11, 1990. I was a senior in college, living in an off-campus house with two housemates and a mildly psychotic cat. Almost all of the streets in the town of Swarthmore are named after colleges; I lived on Kenyon Avenue (one of those strange…

Society & Politics

Overcoming Evil

Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor visits Kenyon on Thursday to share her story of survival and forgiveness.

Among the Best

Seven members of the faculty were awarded tenure by the Kenyon College Board of Trustees.

Modern in a Meadow

Students will perform modern dances choreographed for a rustic setting.

Society & Politics

Late-Night Law

A selective seminar for seniors brings in scholars from Oxford.

Society & Politics

Addressing History

A noted historian visits Kenyon to tap into stories from the Civil War.

Professors in Full

College trustees approve the promotion of 10 faculty members to full professor.

Honoring Excellence

A Founders’ Day celebration recognizes significant contributions of Kenyon community members.

Star Power

“Dancing with the Kenyon Stars” raises money for a local cause.

Living Art

Student dancers present their work, plus original music, at a fall concert.

Society & Politics

Gaining Perspective

Professor Glenn McNair discusses racial tensions, police aggression and the goal of education.

Enemy on Exhibit

An exhibition in the Greenslade Special Collections explores Allied propaganda during World War II.

Unbroken Record

"Unbroken" author Laura Hillenbrand ’89 discusses her best-selling book’s journey from page to screen.

Sparking Debate

A new exhibit at the Gund Gallery spurs conversation among students.

Kenyon in the World

Fulbright Leader

Kenyon in the News

Kenyon is once again a top producer of Fulbright fellows.

Class Act

Kenyon is set to confer degrees to 430 graduates at its 187th Commencement ceremony May 16.

Kenyon in the World

Traveling Teachers

Eleven Kenyon graduates set off on global adventures as Fulbright winners.

Scholastic Strides

Sarah Eisenlohr ’15 and Shariq Khan ’15 receive the Franklin Miller Award for their academic contributions to Kenyon.

Say 'Cheese'

Three students, a food cart and loads of cheddar: Campus entrepreneurs start a profitable business selling grilled cheese late at night.

Celebrating Contributions

Middle Path Medals and the Faculty Advising Award honor people who have made a difference at Kenyon.

Recognizing Heritage

Students passionate about issues affecting indigenous people take an active role in Native American Heritage Month.

Kenyon in the World

Eye on the World

An exhibit in the Gund Gallery curatorial classroom will display a taste of the thousands of photos taken around the world by a former religion professor.

That's So Kenyon

Twirls for a Cause

Dancing with the Kenyon Stars returns with plenty of dips, spins and even lifts — and all those moves raise money for charity.

On the Main Stage

In "Our Town," students chronicle the lives and deaths of residents from the fictional Grover’s Corners.

Society & Politics

Eyes on the Middle East

A history seminar uses gender as a lens to examine a rapidly changing region.

Ahead of the Pack

With three Kenyon records, Sam Lagasse ’16 runs toward national track and field championships.

Kenyon in the World

International Internship

When Winnie Thaw '17 graduates, she wants to work with an international organization dedicated to human rights and helping people, and her internship with the UN has helped her get closer to that goal.

Unexpected Kenyon

by Natalie Kane '18

Natalie Kane '18 reflects on what she expected when she applied to Kenyon and all the surprising benefits she's discovered along the way.

International Moves

A Fulbright Visiting Scholar helps Kenyon students explore the relationship between dance and Islam.

Three Cheers

Sam Clougher '17 sweeps three awards honoring his achievements as a student-athlete and Kenyon community member.

Junior Year Reflections

by Natalie Kane '18

As another semester draws to a close, Natalie Kane '18 reflects on why junior year has been her "most balanced so far."

Kenyon Mourns Professor Emeritus Roy Wortman

Roy Wortman, professor emeritus of history, died Sunday, July 23. He was 76.

Kenyon in the World

Breaking Through

Inspired by her internship and Kenyon experience, Jasmine Wilson '19 imagines a future in education.

That's So Kenyon

Farming History

By Jack Cheston '21

A history major uses authentic Native American methods to cultivate his passion for farming.

Society & Politics

Restoring History

Professor of History Glenn McNair fights against the myth of the Civil War’s “lost cause.”

Treasures of the Archives

Alumni Bulletin

Special Collections Librarian Elizabeth Williams-Clymer answers questions about Kenyon’s hidden gems.

Coming Full Circle

By Natalie Kane ’18

After graduating from Kenyon, Natalie Kane ’18 reflects on four years of growth and learning on the Hill.

Kenyon in the World

Koelling

A Critical Eye

Claire Koelling ’19 conducted research while studying abroad to broaden her knowledge of cultural representation and identity.

Kenyon Newsmakers

From D.C. politicos to Hollywood stars, Kenyon alumni have made news around the world in 2018.

Society & Politics

Eric Sutton ’18 and Megan Carr ’18

Enlightening a Dark Past

Two Kenyon students organize a trip into the deep South, bearing witness to a dark past and the hope of a brighter future.

Women at Kenyon

50 Years of Kenyon Women: Hope Harrod ’98

As Kenyon marks its 50th year of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.

Society & Politics

Confronting Injustice

Michelle Alexander, author of the bestseller ‘The New Jim Crow,’ will speak at Kenyon about structural racism.

50 Years of Kenyon Women: Jen Judson ’04

As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.

Carla Ainsworth (left) accepts an award on a stage; Hannah Orbach-Mandel (right) is pictured in a swimming pool.

Lauded Ladies

Two Kenyon swimming alumnae are honored with major NCAA awards.

50 Years of Kenyon Women: Carla Ainsworth ’95

As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.

Eight photos of the eight faculty members mentioned in this story, in a 4x2 grid

Endowed Excellence

Kenyon faculty who recently stepped into esteemed professorships discuss their commitment to teaching and research.

Jeffrey Bowman

Bowman Appointed Provost

Jeffrey A. Bowman, professor of history, will succeed Joseph L. Klesner as Kenyon’s provost.

Janet Heckman

50 Years of Kenyon Women: Janet Heckman ’76

As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.

Patrick Kawakami and Ruth Cohen

Positive Trends

From conducting economic analysis at the Federal Reserve to networking with agents in Hollywood, Kenyon seniors are well suited for the working world.

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