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Banks Publishes Book on Sadie Alexander, First Black American to Earn Economics Ph.D.
The book documents the speeches and writings of the civil rights activist and will be released June 15 — the 100th anniversary of Alexander receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Faculty Story
Christopher Ellis, Political Science
Professor Christopher Ellis, political science, emphasizes appreciation of different perspectives and mastery of quantitative data analysis in his teaching, which frequently incorporates the creation and conducting of surveys.
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Introducing Holmes Hall: A Commitment to the Power of Intersectional Learning at Bucknell
Nearing completion this summer, the new home for the Freeman College of Management and the Department of Art & Art History will be named for Bucknell Trustee Steve Holmes '79 and his wife, Bonnie Bencsko Holmes '79.
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Blueprinting the Manufacturing Boom: Economics Study Draws Pandemic Insights From Rural Pennsylvania
In a year that tested nearly every facet of U.S. infrastructure, Bucknell’s backyard served as a compelling case study for economics research exploring the revitalization of rural America post-pandemic.
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Gift to Honor Bucknell Mentor Benefits Many
$6 million gift will enhance transformational learning experiences and advance Bucknell’s mission of engaging with the region.
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Bucknell’s Lower, Collins Awarded NSF Grant to Study ‘Dark’ Fireflies
The research will focus on chemical signal evolution in fireflies.
Faculty Story
Emily Martin, Music
Acclaimed classical vocalist Emily Martin, music, amplifies the work of underrepresented musicians in her Bucknell courses and beyond.
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Bucknell, Susquehanna Earn NSF Award for State-of-the-art Mass Spectrometer
The $391,000 grant purchased equipment that will benefit advanced research at all Susquehanna Valley institutions.
Student Story
Manuel Teshe ’23, Political Science
Between conquering challenging classes and planning for a future law career, political science major Manuel Teshe '23 helps immigrants in his home state petition for legal status in the U.S.
Student Story
Lam Ngo ’22, Civil Engineering and Economics
On two coasts and three continents, Lam Ngo '22 is exploring her future by being there — and finding support from Bucknell each step of the way.
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Advancing Clinical Creativity: Bucknell Neuroscience Major Receives Prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Awarded to only 25 U.S. applicants annually, the scholarship will provide William Snyder '21 full funding to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge.
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Bucknell Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Awards
Four Bucknell students received Fulbright awards in 2019-20 competition, ranking the University among the top 40 baccalaureate institutions.
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Bucknell Biology Professors Awarded $2.9 Million Grant to Study African Bats, Viruses
Professors DeeAnn Reeder and Ken Field to study bats in Uganda to understand deadly disease spillovers to humans.
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A Culture of Innovation: University Innovation Fellows Create New Experiences and Enhance Old Ones
Refusing to stand on the past, four students seek outside-the-box ways to enhance the Bucknell experience.
Alumni Story
Michael Tonge ’12, Sociology
Michael Tonge '12 champions Black art and creativity as the founder of The Culture LP.
Faculty Story
DeeAnn Reeder, Biology
Bucknell University Professor DeeAnn Reeder, biology, is an authority on infectious disease ecology, including the white-nose disease that has devastated North American bat populations.
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Anna Baker, Psychology
As the leader of Bucknell's Pediatric Behavioral Health Lab, psychology professor Anna Baker ensures that undergraduates have a direct hand in research that yields crucial insights on the link between chronic illness and anxiety.
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Bucknell’s Cassidy Confirms Effectiveness of COVID Vaccination Plans in Study
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study shows vaccinating the oldest population first saves more lives and more potential years of life.
Faculty Story
Christopher Martine, Biology
Over more than a decade of exploring the Australian Outback, Professor Chris Martine, biology, has found several new species of plants.
Alumni Story
Audra Wilson ’94, International Relations and Spanish
Audra Wilson '94, who majored in international relations and Spanish, is president and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.