Alumni Stories

Bucknellians are all over the world, pursuing their passions and creating change in countless different ways, but they can all trace their steps back here. Learn about the trails they've blazed and how Bucknell has helped them throughout their journey.

Laura Cook stands in front of a window at the Corning Museum of Glass

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Laura Cook ’10, M’11, Chemical Engineering

Laura Cook ’11 has her foot on the accelerator to help glass manufacturer Corning meet a global demand for more than 1 billion vaccine vials.

Estie Pyper '16 stands outside

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Estie Pyper ’16, Theatre and Literary Studies

Estie Pyper '16 parlayed her writing and live theatre experience at Bucknell into a job as an associate producer for MSNBC's Morning Joe.

Photo of Brianna Clarke-Schwelm

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Brianna Clarke-Schwelm ’11, Religious Studies

A study abroad experience during her junior year inspired Brianna Clarke-Schwelm's work to advance public health, global development and women's empowerment.

Passion Artis

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Passion Artis ’14, Accounting

At Netflix, accounting major Passion Artis ’14 lives by the numbers.

Christina Sfedu '12 stands with her arms crossed in front of a lake.

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Christina Sfedu ’12, Electrical Engineering

Christina Sfedu ’12 helps aerospace companies navigate new frontiers.

Rachel Sherbill '09 stands in front of the Millennium Falcon

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Rachel Sherbill ’09, Theatre and Economics

One of the hundreds of creative humans behind Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Rachel Sherbill '09 sharpened her design and leadership skills at Bucknell.

Bellissimo Portrait

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Erin Bellissimo ’93, Management

Following a successful career in the investing industry, Erin Bellissimo '93 is working to increase female representation in finance by drawing on her Bucknell experience.

Jennifer Dawson

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Jennifer Bower Dawson ’03, Mechanical Engineering

As her company deploys some of the first completely driverless vehicles to traverse American roadways, Jennifer Bower Dawson '03 is watching out for the public's safety.