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Bucknell Forum to Present Academy Award-winning Actor, Activist Jane Fonda

The widely recognized film icon and activist for social change will appear at the Weis Center on March 19.

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Author George M. Johnson Speaks About the Importance of Diverse Storytelling

The bestselling author and activist spoke about the role that diverse storytelling can play in transforming society.

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(Re-air) Episode 35: What to Do While You Wait for a Decision

Did I get in? Tips for the time leading up to decision release day and advice for how to mitigate anxiety while you wait.

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President Bravman to Contribute Expertise to Council on Competitiveness

In his role as a member of the Council on Competitiveness, President Bravman will help shape policies that prioritize innovation and strengthen the national economy.

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Freeman College Earns AACSB Accreditation Extension

After a rigorous external review, the Freeman College of Management has again earned an AACSB accreditation, the most prestigious form of accreditation for business education programs.

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Bucknell Forum to Present 'New York Times' Bestselling Author George M. Johnson

The author of the bestselling young-adult memoir 'All Boys Aren’t Blue,' the nation's second most banned book in 2022, will discuss freedom of expression Feb. 27.

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Bucknell Top Producer of Fulbright Students

Bucknell continues to be a top producer of Fulbright students.

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Bucknell Names Michelle Roehm Next Dean of the Freeman College of Management

Roehm will assume the college’s top administrative position after previously serving as an interim dean of the School of Business at Wake Forest University.

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Bucknell Announces Wendy Sternberg as Next Provost

Sternberg will assume Bucknell's top academic position July 1 after serving as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college at Occidental College.

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Episode 77: Academic Disciplines, Social Sciences

On this episode, we'll get to know what the social sciences look like in college and the careers you can break into post-graduation.

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Nadia Sasso '11 Is Bucknell's 2024 Commencement Speaker

The creative cultural producer is a leader in social innovation, strategic partnerships, and new media with celebrities and corporate clients.

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Author Jodi Picoult Discusses Book Bans at Bucknell Forum

The bestselling fiction author discussed the relationship between literature, politics and the freedom of expression in the United States.

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Episode 76: Academic Disciplines, Management

On this episode, we'll get to know what management looks like in college and the careers you can break into post-graduation.

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Bucknell Forum to Present 'New York Times' Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult

The critically acclaimed author of 30 novels will discuss ‘Freedom of Expression’ Jan. 23.

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Bucknell MLK Week to Feature Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe ’00 as Keynote

Akinnagbe heads five guest speakers joining the 12-day campus celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Minisode: How To Make the Most of Your Winter Break

In this College Admissions Insider minisode, Brooke and Becca are diving in on their top recommendations for how college-bound students can best spend their last winter break of high school.

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Bucknell Cracks Princeton Review Green Colleges Top 25

Bucknell moves up 15 spots in ranking, which examines sustainability practices, sustainability education, and a healthy quality of life for students on campus.

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Bucknell Executive Interns Serve Critical Campus Roles

Ten students are serving in the Undergraduate Executive Internship Program this year in executive offices across the campus.

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Episode 74: Academic Disciplines, Engineering

We'll be doing a deep dive into academic disciplines one episode at a time. This episode is dedicated to the engineering.

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Bucknell University to Launch Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

New and existing programs will be amplified through a cross-disciplinary vision that brings the entrepreneurial mindset to the forefront of the Bucknell experience.