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Jay Wright '83 Is Bucknell's 2023 Commencement Speaker
Wright retired in April as the highly successful head men's basketball coach at Villanova University and is now a CBS Sports college basketball analyst.
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Bucknell Forum Speaker Jake Tapper Offers Insight Into Polarization, Disinformation, Media in American Politics
The distinguished journalist and CNN news anchor joined President John Bravman on the Weis Center stage for an in-depth discussion.
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Bucknell Professors Study the Impact of Pathogens, Environment on Fireflies
The Bucknell study is the first to examine the effect of bacterial pathogens on fireflies and may help address their declining population trend.
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Bucknell Forum to Present CNN's Jake Tapper Nov. 30
CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper will join President John Bravman to discuss 'The State of American Democracy.'
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Bucknell Gives Employees Thanksgiving Week Off
University Thanksgiving break this year will include an entire week as Bucknell strives to be a premier employer in the region.
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New Program Expands Access, Creates Opportunities for First-generation Students
The Gateway Scholars Program meets full, demonstrated need for 20 first-generation students.
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Bucknell President John C. Bravman and Board of Trustees Agree to Contract Extension
Bravman, the University’s 17th president, will remain Bucknell’s president through at least 2028.
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Bucknell Study Finds Home Improvement Media Influences Consumers
Professor Annetta Grant found that media portrayals of the home have influenced consumers into making home improvements to conform to set standards.
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Bucknell Chemistry Club Set for Halloween Show Oct. 25
Organizers will host their first in-person event since 2019 with kids’ activity tables at 5:30 p.m. and the show at McDonnell amphitheater at 7.
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Expanding the Experience: New Videos Enhance Bucknell's Virtual Tour
The addition of 12 videos to Bucknell's virtual tour gives students an even deeper look into academic areas, extracurriculars, life on campus and more.
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Bucknell Set To Celebrate Solar Project Completion
The 1.76 megawatt solar array, near the West Athletic Fields and Bucknell Golf Club, will move Bucknell closer to achieving its climate neutrality goals.
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Condoleezza Rice Discusses ‘The State of American Democracy’ as Bucknell Forum Returns
66th U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Adviser conducts candid Zoom conversation with President John Bravman before Weis Center audience.
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Bucknell Faculty Honored with Teaching Awards
The seven award recipients come from across Bucknell’s three colleges and share a common commitment to student success.
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Bucknell to Open 2022-23 with Another Record Incoming Class and Enrollment
Class of 2026 numbers a record 1,039 new students, bringing opening enrollment to a record 3,854 for the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 22.
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Bucknell Employees Honored for Outstanding Service
The annual Geiger, Zeller and Maxwell Awards recognize staff who exceed the expectations of their job descriptions, going above and beyond for their colleagues, the students they serve, and the University.
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Bucknell Forum to Return with Theme ‘The State of American Democracy’
66th U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will kick off a yearlong speaker series with a virtual event Sept. 13.
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New Public Safety Initiatives Designed to Enhance Community Relationships
Community-building initiatives including a new assessment tool, body cameras and student-led advisory committee have been rolled out over the first six months of Chief Anthony Morgan’s tenure.
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Bucknell to Unveil New Multiuse Path on Campus
A decades-long plan to carve a new pedestrian path around University grounds comes to fruition this fall.
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Bucknell Poll: Most Americans Believe Economy to Be Worse Than Reports Indicate
The national survey found more than half of respondents believed official statistics underestimated inflation and unemployment rates.
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Bucknell to Construct New West Campus Apartment-style Residence Halls
Four new apartment-style buildings with enhanced outdoor recreation amenities will replace the 50-year-old residential units known as ‘The Mods’ by fall 2024.