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Bucknell Among State's Best for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Efforts

The University was among 15 postsecondary institutions statewide recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Katie Raso '28, Markets, Innovation & Design

Katie Raso ’28 found the perfect blend of business education and creative opportunity at Bucknell, where she’s building on her entrepreneurial passions.

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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.

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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.

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Class of 2025 Tribute Paves the Way for Future Bucknellians

The Class of 2025 will be the first to cross a new brick pathway, built as their class tribute to the University, when they walk through Bucknell’s iconic Christy Mathewson Gates at Commencement.

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Real Clients, Real Solutions: Bucknell Senior Engineers Make an Impact

Through Bucknell’s Senior Design capstone course, engineering students collaborate to solve problems for industry and campus clients, gaining hands-on experience and building meaningful partnerships that make a difference.

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Bucknell Coal Region Field Station Celebrates 10th Anniversary

More than 700 Bucknell students have worked on around 125 projects, resulting in over $3.5 million in funding for community priorities during the station's 10 years.

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Emanneul Mudungwe '28, Finance

Emanneul Mudungwe '28 is building skills for a future in wealth management through a hands-on data science experience.

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Bucknell's Campus Shop Helps Transform Student Visions into Viable Ventures

Bucknell's new Campus Shop provides students with hands-on entrepreneurial experience by allowing them to sell their products, market their services and gain real-world business insights.

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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.

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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.

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Hailey Drapcho '26, English — Literary Studies and Classics

By studying the roots of storytelling in Classics and the evolution of English — Literary Studies, Hailey Drapcho '26 is crafting a narrative of her own in the literary world.

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Executive Interns Make Lasting Impact on Campus

The program provides work experience to students in 11 University executive offices.

Aiden Cherniske '27 sits at a table and smiles with colorful components of robotics materials in front of him.

Aiden Cherniske '27, Computer Engineering

For Aiden Cherniske '27, engineering is more than just circuits and code — it's a way to connect, inspire and give back.

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Jorge Gherson '27, Physics

Jorge Gherson '27 came to Bucknell in search of a close-knit community. He found that in the College of Arts & Sciences.

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Bertrand Library Earns Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award

Insight Into Diversity magazine's LEAD Award represents national recognition of academic libraries making a difference for all underrepresented groups.

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MLK Week to Feature Civil Rights Activist Judy Richardson, Pioneering Actor George Takei

Richardson, Takei headline the 10-day campus celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Bucknell Ranked Fourth Among US Baccalaureate Institutions in Study Abroad

The rankings are part of the latest Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.

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Brennah Kennedy '26, Electrical Engineering

Brennah Kennedy '26 arrived at Bucknell with a desire to make the world a better place. The College of Engineering showed her how to do that.

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Bucknell Names Maureen McGuinness New Associate Vice President & Fritz Family Dean of Students

Title IX coordinator for University of North Texas System, former assistant vice president for student affairs/dean of students at UNT to join Bucknell in January.