Social Sciences

At Bucknell, Madelyn Hudak '27 found the freedom to shift from engineering to political science and pursue a path that blends athletic discipline, global perspective and a future in law.

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.

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.

International tennis player Anna Lajos '25 searched high and low for a U.S. school with top-tier sports and a supportive academic environment. She found both — and more — at Bucknell.

At Bucknell, Chris Sims '25 has defied limits, excelling as a rare two-sport athlete on the football field and the track.

Chrissy Haney Scheimreif '16, owner of an interior design firm in Lewisburg, found career fulfillment by following her passions and confidently embracing new opportunities.

Six faculty members from across Bucknell's three colleges were recognized for excellence in teaching.

The study is the first to be able to experimentally assess the impact the first encounter with alcohol has on putting individuals at risk for abuse.

Writing reveals connections between the humanities and the social sciences for Sarah Downey '25.

Jaylen Amaker '15 broadens his horizons by always seeking to learn from those around him.

At Bucknell, Nick Sperduto '24 has seized opportunities to uncover new interests and venture beyond his comfort zone.

Deborah Gonkpah '26 used a $10,000 Davis Projects for Peace grant to improve public health in her home country.

Six faculty members from across Bucknell's three colleges are honored with awards for their dedication to teaching and scholarship.

Bucknell husband and wife economics professors publish study finding goals, yellow cards and penalty kicks increase the more fans are in the stadium.

A valuable research internship prompted Matt McMullen '24 to explore a new interest — and possible future — in urban planning and landscape architecture.

Professor Matías Vernengo helps students understand modern-day global challenges through the lens of economics.

Professor Nina Banks is rebuilding a long-overlooked historical body of work by early women economists.

The national survey found more than half of respondents believed official statistics underestimated inflation and unemployment rates.

Through the lens of an environmentally damaged creek, a Bucknell environmental ethnography course explored the deep connections between the environment and people of a coal region community.

It didn't take Gabby Diaz '25 long to find belonging at Bucknell. She started making connections right away through the Latine Alliance for Community and Opportunity for Students, one of Bucknell's 200 student clubs.