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Episode 82: Inside the Mind of an Application Reader

If you've been listening to College Admissions Insider for a while, the title of this episode might ring a bell. In some of our early episodes, we invited real admissions counselors here to talk about how reading applications really works.

Today, we're doing it all again. We'll be chatting about the process front to back — and then some.

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Bucknell Establishes Center for Community Engaged Leadership, Learning & Research; Introduces New Related Minor

The new center, community-engaged leadership minor aim to enhance the University’s community engagement efforts.

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Bucknell Names New Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer

H. Daniel Hungerford will join Bucknell after serving as vice president for finance & administration at St. Bonaventure University

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Bucknell Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study Therapeutic Ultrasound

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering has awarded Professor Olivia Boerman, biomedical engineering, a two-year NSF Engineering Research Initiation Grant to study the therapeutic applications of ultrasound.

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Episode 81: Tips for Choosing a Major

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're providing tips for choosing a major on your application.

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Bucknellians Secure Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships

Five Bucknellians have been awarded some of the most prestigious fellowships and scholarships in higher education.

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Episode 80: Making the Most of a Visit

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're exploring how you make the most of a college visit from the options available to setting it up and beyond.

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President John Bravman One of Posse Foundation’s Gala Star Honorees

President John Bravman was one of three honorees at Posse's Annual Gala – An Evening of Stars on May 22 in New York City.

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Bucknell Class of 2023 Grads’ Starting Salary Shows Significant Increase

‘Graduate Outcomes’ report finds grads’ starting salary increased to $72,735, with 93% finding a job or other opportunity within 9 months of graduation.

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Bucknell Reunion Weekend Set for May 31-June 2

The University will welcome more than 1,600 alumni and family members to campus this weekend.

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Bucknell Honors Outstanding Faculty

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

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Bucknell Students Named as National Science Foundation Fellows and Goldwater Scholars

Six Bucknellians have been awarded two of the most prestigious fellowships and scholarships in higher education: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and Barry Goldwater Scholarships.

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(Re-air) Episode 19: Planning a College Visit Road Trip

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, we provide a road map for planning the ultimate college visit road trip.

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Bucknell Honors Class of 2024 Graduates

The Bucknell community gathered together on Malesardi Quadrangle Sunday, May 12, to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2024.

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Bucknell SBDC Earns State SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award

The Bucknell SBDC engaged with more than 600 individuals last year, resulting in over 40 new businesses, and is planning the launch of its third incubator, StartUp Milton, in 2024.

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Bucknell Set to Celebrate Class of 2024 Commencement

More than 870 graduates from 32 states and 21 countries are set to receive their degrees during Bucknell’s 174th Commencement Sunday, May 12.

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Shaping Tomorrow Today: Bucknell Celebrates Inclusion Advocates

Bucknell honored members of the campus community who promote inclusivity, challenge stereotypes and foster belonging on campus.

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Annie Seibold Drapeau '88 Elected Next Chair of Bucknell's Board of Trustees

Drapeau has been a University trustee since July 2019 and has an extensive service history with Bucknell.

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Episode 79: Pursuing the Arts In College

On this episode of College Admissions Insider, we're chatting with two current Bucknell students about their involvement in the arts.

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Meet the Student Speaker and Soloist for Bucknell's 174th Commencement

Lea Tarzy '24 will address the Class of 2024 as this year's Commencement student speaker, following a performance of the national anthem by Alexandra Slofkiss '24.