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During Bucknell's 176th Commencement, speaker Ken Freeman '72 encouraged the Class of 2026 to approach life with purpose, confidence and gratitude.

Ken '57, P'83, and Elaine Langone P'83 are deepening their commitment to Bucknell through a $25 million endowment to establish the Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship. The scholarship provides full cost-of-attendance support each year for up to four Bucknell students who are children or grandchildren of Home Depot associates.

Three Bucknell seniors were awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships in STEM fields that will support their pursuit of doctoral degrees.

Professor Ryan Malone, music, received a highly competitive fellowship to advance research on the overlooked contributions of Moravian composers.

Nearly 1,000 graduates from 41 states and 25 countries expected to receive their degrees Sunday, May 17.

Bucknell students earned four Barry Goldwater Scholarships this year, an achievement that reflects the University’s strong culture of undergraduate research, mentorship and support for aspiring scientists and engineers.

Jawaad "KJ" Benson '25 will address the Class of 2026 as this year's Commencement student speaker, following a performance of the national anthem by Sinclair Stevens '26 and ASL interpreter Katie Fitzgerald '26.

Presented by the Bucknell Student Lectureship Committee, Bode will appear Monday, April 20, in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts

Students from any major — across any of Bucknell's three colleges — will be able to pursue a minor in management consulting beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

In recognition of a transformative gift from Bill '70 and Madeline Morrow, the Bucknell Farm has been officially named the Morrow Farm at Bucknell University. This thriving campus resource connects students, faculty, staff and the broader community through hands-on learning and shared stewardship of the land.

The name change reflects a broader mission as the center celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its annual Sustainability Symposium.

The milestone episode explores the state of higher education with Bucknell President John Bravman.

Bucknell rises 125 places to the crack top 100 among all employers nationally with 1,000 to 5,000 employees.

Business executive, academic leader and namesake of the Freeman College of Management reflects Bucknell's values of leadership, ethics and impact.

The elective designation recognizes the University’s sustained commitment to reciprocal community partnerships.

Wrongly detained Anthony Ray Hinton to headline 10-day campus celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Alumnus and longtime admissions leader to continue advancing Bucknell’s enrollment success.

Senior communications and marketing executive from Rider University to join Bucknell Dec. 15.

Lance '85 and Julie Crenson Fritz '85 have committed $1.75 million to Bucknell University in support of a comprehensive, student-centered health and wellness initiative.