
Around 3,500 Expected to Take Part in Bucknell Family Weekend Sept. 19-21
The second annual Community International Festival will highlight a variety of weekend events for Bucknell families.

Bucknell, Bravman Host Record Media Turnout at Presidents Dinner
Nearly 30 members of the national higher education news media joined 11 college and university presidents for the on-the-record dinner discussion on the state of higher education.

Endowment Gift Expands Internship Opportunities for Freeman College Students
An endowed fund now ensures every Freeman College sophomore can gain hands-on experience and industry connections before graduation.

Bucknell Opens Year with New Facilities to Enhance Student Experience
Improved housing, campus safety upgrades, library enhancements and expanded dining options welcome students for the 2025-26 academic year.

Bucknell Incoming Class of 2029 Sets Record with 1,040 New Students
Classes start Monday with a record total enrollment for a fifth straight year, with 3,969 students.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Staff Awards
Bucknell University honored staff at its annual campus picnic on August 18 with awards recognizing exceptional service, collaboration and impact on the community.

Bucknell No. 1 Among Liberal Arts Colleges on LinkedIn's Rankings for Long-term Career Success
Bucknell is listed 21st overall on a list that ranks the undergraduate programs that best set their alumni up for long-term career success.

New Dining Enhancements Coming to Bucknell This Fall, Driven by Student Feedback
Bucknell students will return this fall to find dining enhancements — including new eateries, menu expansions and revamped spaces — all inspired by student feedback and part of broader campus improvements like free laundry and a flexible downtown shuttle.

Bucknell Students Conduct Academic Investigations Over the Summer
These three Bucknellians have delved deep into their summer research projects to reveal new insights across the disciplines.

Bucknell Professor Awarded Prestigious NSF CAREER Grant to Expand Research Demystifying Engineering Intuition
The $650,000 award supports a five-year study of how individual experiences contribute to the development of practicing engineers’ problem-solving skills, particularly their intuition.

Bucknell Launches New Interactive Map Platform
With the Concept3D platform, users can virtually explore and navigate Bucknell's campus with ease.

Bucknell Study Illuminates the Surprising Sense of Smell in Fireflies
Just as firefly season lights up Pennsylvania fields, a new study led by Bucknell researchers is shining a light on an overlooked sense: smell.

Seabirds as Sentinels: Bucknell Researchers Make 'National Geographic'
Professor Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks and Sierra Pete M'23 offer insight in story on how seabirds offer clues to ocean health in remote Alaskan fieldwork.

A Foundation for Innovation: 45 Years of Management 101
Management 101 celebrates its 45th anniversary as a cornerstone class in the Freeman College of Management.

Bucknell Public Safety Earns Certification, Expands Presence and Facilities
New certification allows officers to respond beyond campus, while department also relocates to a more central campus location.

Fulbright Fellowships Take Bucknell Scholars Abroad
Two Bucknellians have earned prestigious Fulbright awards, launching them into international fellowships where they'll pursue research and creative projects shaped by their academic passions.

Bucknell Among State's Best for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Efforts
The University was among 15 postsecondary institutions statewide recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Bucknell Study Explores Return on Investment in Broadway Musicals
Just before the Tony Awards, Professor Sam Gutekunst and Chris Kopac '25 uncover new insights into the risks and rewards of investing in Broadway.
Bucknell Faculty Honored for Student-centered Teaching Excellence
At Bucknell’s 175th Commencement, six faculty members were honored for outstanding teaching and their lasting impact on students.

Endowed Gift Powers First-generation Student Success at Bucknell
An endowment gift from alumni Bob '84, P'16 and Sue DeMent Gamgort '84, P'16 ensures Bucknell can meet full financial need and eliminate loans for first-generation students in the Gamgort Family Gateway Scholars Program in perpetuity.