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.
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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
Fuel the Future
YEAR-END GIVING
Gifts from alumni, parents and friends make a lasting impact on Bucknell students and our campus community. Your commitment helps open doors to education, foster academic discovery, inspire leadership and enrich life on campus, ensuring our students are ready to lead with purpose and compassion.
When you give $35 or more by Dec. 31, we'll send you the 2026 Bucknell calendar as a token of our gratitude!
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.