Donor Stories
Learn more about the alumni, parents and friends of Bucknell who are lighting the way for generations to come, and how their Bucknell experience inspired them to give back.
Michael Pascucci '58, P'81, P'87, G'21, G'22
A pledge of more than $40 million from Michael Pascucci '58 will support generations of students by way of more than $30 million in unrestricted financial aid endowment, and with a new athletics team center and other enhancements in and around Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium.
Wendy Quest Trevisani ’92
Wendy Quest Trevisani '92 wouldn't trade her experiences at Bucknell for anything — and is helping new generations of students access those same experiences.
John ’81 and Karen Seymour-Jones Madison ’80
John '81 and Karen Seymour-Jones Madison '80 met here and strengthened their relationship with the University after graduation through many volunteer roles.
Bill Krokowski ’84 and Dan Ertel ’84, P’10
Professor Jai Kim, who taught civil engineering at Bucknell from 1966 until 2009, inspired former students and close friends Bill Krokowski '84 and Dan Ertel '84, P’10 to create a need-based scholarship in his honor.
Lance ’85 and Julie Crenson Fritz ’85
Lance '85 and Julie Crenson Fritz '85 endowed a fund that helps Bucknell's Student Affairs enhance student health and wellness outreach, including alcohol and other drug abuse prevention.
Linda Todisco Dunne ’81, P’11, P’15
Linda Todisco Dunne ’81, P’11, P’15 and her husband, Michael, created the Vito & Elvira Todisco Annual Scholarship to supports a student with financial need for four years.