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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.
Rebecca Baptiste-Forbes Carter '17, economics, international relations, and French
Rebecca Baptiste-Forbes Carter '17 used her interdisciplinary Bucknell education to build a dynamic finance and technology career, earning a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Finance list.
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 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.
Zane Hensal '26, Political Science
At Bucknell, Zane Hensal '26 is combining his political science studies with hands-on public service, using what he learns in class to drive real change in his rural Pennsylvania community.
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.
Bucknell Students Earn Major National Scholarships
Bucknell students earned national recognition this year through prestigious scholarships and fellowships, highlighting the university’s culture of academic excellence, research innovation and leadership in service.
Bucknell's Class of 2025: Where They're Heading from Here
At the end of their Bucknell journey, members of the Class of 2025 share their plans for what's next.
Meet the Student Speaker and Soloist for Bucknell's 175th Commencement
Gabby Diaz '25 will address the Class of 2025 as this year's Commencement student speaker, following a performance of the national anthem by Juliana Capizzi '25.
Bucknell Professor Abby Kopec Part of Breakthrough Dark Matter Research
The physics & astronomy professor joins an international team in detecting solar neutrinos, advancing search for elusive dark matter particles.
Bucknell's DeeAnn Reeder P'16 Authors New Book on 'The Lives of Bats'
One of the world's leading scholars on bats brings her research and expertise to the public in an illustrated new book.
Bucknell Interdisciplinary Team Uncovers and Preserves Rare Japanese Films
A Bucknell interdisciplinary team, led by Professor Eric Faden, English — film/media studies, has uncovered and digitally preserved rare Japanese paper films from the 1930s, offering a glimpse into a forgotten chapter of cinematic history.
Bucknell Students to Teach National Poetry Month Classes with Lewisburg Schools
Sixteen Bucknell students enrolled in a new National Poetry Month Project course will begin teaching poetry classes March 17 through next month.
Bucknell's Martine Contributes to Study on Martu Aboriginal Seed Dispersal
Biology professor collaborates on ‘Nature’ study finding some local ‘wild’ plants, are dependent on intervention by Indigenous peoples for their survival.
Darren Mayrowetz '27, Music
With help from Bucknell's Center for Career Advancement, Darren Mayrowetz '27 got the chance to combine his interests in music and business through an internship with a Grammy award-winning artist.
Bucknell Professor Leads Discovery of Magnetic Loops Around Black Hole
Professor Jack Gallimore led a team of international astronomers who, for the first time, have observed evidence of magnetic filaments in the accretion disk surrounding a nearby galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
Michael Fountain '91: A Champion for the Humanities
Laurel and Michael Fountain '91 have ensured the humanities remain a focal point at Bucknell University through an endowment gift that bolsters the mission and future endeavors of the Bucknell Humanities Center.
Jeesoo Park '07, English — literary studies
Jeesoo Park '07 discovered her passion for behind-the-camera journalism during an internship with NBC's Today show and has since become a senior producer at The New York Times, where she skillfully balances breaking news with cinematic storytelling.
Emma Feld '26, Early Childhood Education
Emma Feld '26 started her Bucknell journey set on becoming a doctor, but after discovering a passion for teaching children and raising service dogs, she realized she could still fulfill her goal of helping people in unexpected ways.