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

Opening Bucknell's Doors for Home Depot Families
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.

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

NEH Fellowship Supports Bucknell Professor's Research on Early American Moravian Music
Professor Ryan Malone, music, received a highly competitive fellowship to advance research on the overlooked contributions of Moravian composers.

Advancing Belonging Across the Bucknell Community

Bucknell Set to Celebrate 176th Commencement
Nearly 1,000 graduates from 41 states and 25 countries expected to receive their degrees Sunday, May 17.

Undergraduate Research at Bucknell Leads to Four Goldwater Scholarships
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.

Meet the Student Speaker, Soloist and ASL Interpreter for Bucknell's 176th Commencement
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.

'Wicked' Actor and Disability Advocate Marissa Bode to Deliver Bucknell Student Lectureship
Presented by the Bucknell Student Lectureship Committee, Bode will appear Monday, April 20, in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts

Freeman College of Management Launches Management Consulting Minor
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.

Bucknell University Receives Transformative Gift to Grow Campus Farm
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.

Bucknell Center for Sustainability & the Environment Renamed The Ecology Center
The name change reflects a broader mission as the center celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its annual Sustainability Symposium.

Bucknell's 'College Admissions Insider' Podcast Marks 100th Episode With President's Day Feature
The milestone episode explores the state of higher education with Bucknell President John Bravman.

Bucknell Ranked No. 1 in State, 12th Among All Colleges and Universities in 'Forbes' 2026 Best Midsize Employers List
Bucknell rises 125 places to the crack top 100 among all employers nationally with 1,000 to 5,000 employees.

Ken Freeman '72 to Deliver Bucknell's 176th Commencement Address
Business executive, academic leader and namesake of the Freeman College of Management reflects Bucknell's values of leadership, ethics and impact.

Bucknell Receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The elective designation recognizes the University’s sustained commitment to reciprocal community partnerships.

Bucknell to Host MLK Week 2026
Wrongly detained Anthony Ray Hinton to headline 10-day campus celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Bucknell Names Kevin Mathes '07 Vice President for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admissions
Alumnus and longtime admissions leader to continue advancing Bucknell’s enrollment success.

Bucknell Names Kristine A. Brown Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing
Senior communications and marketing executive from Rider University to join Bucknell Dec. 15.

Bucknell Receives Gift to Elevate Student Health and Wellness
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.