For Parents & Families
At Bucknell, we're like a family, bound by the experiences we share and the new discoveries we make together.
You are an important member of the Bucknell family, and we're eager for you to connect with other Bucknell parents, explore our campus, learn alongside your student and join the lifelong community of Bucknellians.
Bucknell’s 175th Commencement
CLASS OF 2025
Join us Sunday, May 18, for Bucknell’s 175th Commencement Ceremony, in person or online. The ceremony and livestream will begin at 10 a.m. Tickets are not required if the ceremony is held outdoors on Malesardi Quad.
Meet Bucknell's 2025 Commencement Speaker
Bucknell's 175th Commencement
Jessica Livingston '93 — a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Silicon Valley's premier startup incubator, Y Combinator — will deliver the keynote address at Bucknell University's 175th Commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Power Possibility at Bucknell
Support Bucknellians
Each year, annual gifts from alumni, parents and friends strengthen the Bucknell experience and empower students to thrive. They fund scholarships, financial aid and student programs, drive innovation, support hands-on research, and ensure every student has access to the opportunities, mentorship and resources they need to succeed. Each gift makes a difference, and the impact is felt every day on campus.
Make your gift by June 30 to support students this year!
New Centers for Excellence
Advances the scholarship of data science by fostering cross-college, data-integrated learning and data literacy among students
Dominguez Center for Data Science
Amplifies cross-disciplinary programming, bringing the entrepreneurial mindset to the forefront of the Bucknell experience
Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
More Opportunities to Connect with Bucknell and Bucknell Parents
Volunteer
As a Bucknell parent, you are one of our most valuable ambassadors. Represent Bucknell at Admissions events, hire or offer internships to Bucknell students, serve on a career panel and more. By volunteering for the University, you can share your Bucknell story with an even wider audience, enhance the University's reputation and help increase the value of your student's degree.