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

At Bucknell’s 175th Commencement, six faculty members were honored for outstanding teaching and their lasting impact on students.

An endowment gift from alumni Bob '84, P'16 and Sue DeMent Gamgort '84, P'16 ensures Bucknell can meet full financial need and eliminate loans for first-generation students in the Gamgort Family Gateway Scholars Program in perpetuity. 

The University is set to welcome over 1,900 alumni and families for a weekend of celebration and recognition.

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.

The Class of 2025 was honored during Bucknell University's 175th Commencement on Sunday, May 18, on the Malesardi Quadrangle.

More than 900 graduates from 36 states and 22 countries to receive degrees Sunday, May 18.

Bucknell will honor Doris Fischer Malesardi S'45 with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during its 175th Commencement, recognizing her philanthropic contributions that have advanced the University's financial aid program and expanded access to higher education.

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.

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.

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.

Bucknell's 175th Commencement celebrates the university's rich history and remarkable growth, from its humble start with just seven graduates to a grand ceremony honoring nearly 900 students today.

Bucknell ranked seventh in state among mid-sized employers and first among colleges and universities in Forbes' ranking of America’s best employers.

In fall 2024, Kate Ellis '25 took time away from classes to prioritize the needs of a leukemia patient she had never met, making a life-saving stem cell donation that would change both their lives.

We're diving into college-based organizations. We'll define what community-based organizations are, whom they serve and the difference they can make in a student's admissions journey.

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

Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore '93, and Jordy Leiser '06 discussed the importance of vision, risk-taking and teamwork in entrepreneurship before attending a Bucknell-Army basketball game, where Rodriguez made a half-court shot to win $10,000 for a lucky student.

Investor and Shark Tank hostKevin O'Learyoffered his insights into business and entrepreneurship. 

The founders of the mobile ticketing company Jump Platforms will be on campus Sunday, Feb. 23.

Presented in partnership with the Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, O'Leary will appear in the Weis Center on Tuesday, Feb. 18.