Bucknell in the News
Bucknell University media highlights
May 2013
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May 13, 2013
Posse Scholar leads as Bucknell Student PresidentThe Posse Foundation
Graduating senior Adedotun Odewale attributes his success as a campus leader to the Posse program. -
May 07, 2013
Pentagon touts US-China defense relationsChina Daily
Zhiqun Zhu, MacArthur Chair of East Asian Politics and associate professor of political science and international relations, says a Pentagon report reflects America's mixed feelings about China's growing power. -
May 07, 2013
A haven for poetryThe Chronicle of Higher Education
The Stadler Center for Poetry supports poetry as well as poets with fellowships, residencies, visiting poet readings and a poetry path. || Related Bucknell story -
May 02, 2013
Drum Corps show returns to LewisburgThe Daily Item
The annual Cavalcade of Champions Drum and Bugle Corps competition, a regional favorite, will be held in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium July 6. -
April 30, 2013
Creating software to enhance admissions diversityThe Chronicle of Higher Education
Dean of Admissions Robert Springall wonders how a 'diversity algorithm' will aid in college admissions. -
April 29, 2013
GreenSpace: Time to go to bat for batsPhiladelphia Inquirer
Biologist DeeAnn Reeder says "Every bat is precious," and building summer homes for them can help the population recover from white-nose syndrome. -
April 26, 2013
Moles take students down under to showcase constructionEngineering News-Record
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Mike Toole took his teaching outside of the classroom and below New York City to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's East Side Access rail-tunnel project. -
April 26, 2013
$1.8 million center targets autismThe Daily Item
Early diagnosis is the focus of the new Geisinger-Bucknell Autism and Developmental Medicine Center. || Related news coverage: Ribbon cut at autism center; Symposium marks opening of regional autism center -
April 26, 2013
Zombies and the plants who can't wait for them to take overHuffington Post
Associate Professor of Biology Chris Martine discusses some not-so-sweet smelling plants, such as skunk cabbage and the corpse flower. || Watch: Plants Are Cool, Too! Episode 3. -
April 24, 2013
Bucknell students develop footpain diagnosis appOrthopedic Design & Technology
Sixteen computer science students worked with an orthopedic surgeon to develop a mobile app that helps patients with foot and ankle injuries. || Related Bucknell news story -
April 24, 2013
Student-run business funnels profits to charityThe Daily Item
The student-run business BuckSell.com has made its first donation to the Kiwanis Club of Lewisburg. -
April 23, 2013
Alumni and students volunteer with Philly Spring Clean-upSouth Philly Review
Bucknell alumni and students joined forces with volunteers from Drexel University to clean up South Philly's new waterfront trail addition. -
April 12, 2013
New bat genus looks like a mini badger with wingsCBS News
Biologist DeeAnn Reeder and researchers from Fauna & Flora International have identified a new genus of bat in South Sudan. || Related Bucknell news story -
April 11, 2013
Profs comment on British grandmother 'raised by monkeys' claimToday
Psychology professors Peter Judge and Doug Candland comment on the story of a British grandmother who claims she was raised by monkeys in Colombia. || Related coverage: New York Daily News -
April 09, 2013
Bat-killing white-nose syndrome continues to spread
The Philadelphia InquirerAssociate Professor of Biology DeeAnn Reeder discusses what's being done to fight the spread of the deadly disease.
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April 09, 2013
Dog Day in LewisburgStandard-Journal
A Management 101 company worked with the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority to establish a community dog park in Lewisburg. || Related coverage: Dog park opens || Related coverage: Towels for Howls -
April 07, 2013
Poisons not sole cause of bee deathsThe Daily Item
Associate Professor of Biology and Animal Behavior Elizabeth Capaldi Evans says a variety of factors are likely behind Colony Collapse Disorder. -
April 05, 2013
Provost discusses entitlement reformWMGG radio
Provost Mick Smyer discusses entitlement reform and why he thinks now is a great opportunity to make meaningful changes. [interview begins at 1:11:24] || Related Bucknell link: Ask the Experts -
April 05, 2013
Philip Roth: UnmaskedPBS
American Masters explores the life and career of Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth '54. -
April 04, 2013
We love e-booksEDUCAUSE Review
Carrie Rampp, director of Library Services and Instructional Technology, suggests ways to help libraries embrace e-books. -
April 04, 2013
New envoy brings mix of U.S., Japan experienceChina Daily
Zhiqun Zhu, MacArthur Chair of East Asian Politics and associate professor of political science and international relations, says Cui Tiankai's experience in both Asian and U.S. affairs makes him a good pick for the job of China's ambassador. -
April 03, 2013
Fab Lab 'just like heaven'The Boston Globe
Jemuel Stephenson, an incoming member of the engineering Class of 2017, believes his hands-on experience at MIT's Fab Labs gave him an advantage. -
April 03, 2013
Olympic gymnast: Follow your dreamsThe Daily Item
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas says the worst thing in life is to have regrets. -
April 03, 2013
U.S. healthcare adviser optimistic about ObamacareThe Daily Item
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel believes America will get better healthcare by 2020. -
April 01, 2013
Bucknell leader makes name tackling tough issuesAssociated Press
President John Bravman sings the praises of Bucknell but willingly tackles tough issues. -
March 29, 2013
Op-Ed: Elite Colleges are as Foreign as MarsNew York Times
English professor Claire Vaye Watkins suggests elite colleges take a cue from military recruiters to find talent in rural schools. -
March 29, 2013
Geologist studies environmental impact of Marcellus Shale gas productionPipeline
Geology professor Carl Kirby says the human health impact of elevated contaminant levels from processed fracking water is unclear. -
March 29, 2013
Two awards in one day for BattlebornNPR
English professor Claire Vaye Watkins wins two awards in one day for Battleborn || Related Bucknell news story -
March 27, 2013
Tapping networks to stem biodiversity lossAcademia.edu
Associate Professor of Biology Chris Martine's YouTube series is recruiting a new cohort of environmentalists. -
March 20, 2013
'Bucknell problems' are 'nerd stuff'CBS Sports
National columnist Gregg Doyel says "The kids at Bucknell are really freaking smart."
