[1] During his teaching tenure at Hampden–Sydney, Denny served as the head coach of their football team for the 1896 season.

[3] Denny started his career at Washington and Lee University in 1899 and by 1900 he was appointed as the interim president of the school.

[4] During his tenure as president, Denny oversaw increased enrollment at Washington and Lee, improved facilities and overall finances.

[7] During his period in office as university president, Denny oversaw a significant increase in enrollment and construction on-campus.

[7] Denny died on April 2, 1955, at a hospital in Lexington as a result of complications suffered after the amputation of his left leg.