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Bucknell Team Wins International Prize for Text Encoding Ingenuity
The Rahtz Prize awarded to collaborators of LEAF-Writer, a component of the Linked Editorial Academic Framework, the first U.S.-based installation of the virtual research environment.
Hannah Kosko '27, Art History and English — Literary Studies
To prepare for a career in art restoration, Hannah Kosko ’27 is building an interdisciplinary foundation in art history, English and chemistry at Bucknell.
Kade Davidheiser '27, Biology and Mechanical Engineering
When he's not training as a Division I wrestler, Kade Davidheiser '27 is busy studying the secrets of biomechanics and the future of aviation.
Aura Chuck Hernandez '27, Computer Science and English — Literary Studies
As a computer science and English—literary studies double-major, Aura Chuck Hernandez '27 is working at the intersection of data, culture and literature.
Sanda Tan '28, Linguistics & Computer Science
Sanda Tan '28, linguistics and computer science, is leveraging the power of data to explore how young readers understand the rules of grammar.
Jack Gallimore, Physics & Astronomy
Professor Jack Gallimore, physics & astronomy, is helping to uncover the hidden truths of distant galaxies.
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.