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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.

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Episode 73: Academic Disciplines, Humanities

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

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Dominguez Center for Data Science to Open at Bucknell University

The new center will advance the scholarship of data science by fostering cross-college, data-integrated learning and excellence in data literacy among students.

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Episode 72: Academic Disciplines, Sciences and Mathematics

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

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Jon A. Shields Dissects Wyoming Republicans During Bucknell Forum Talk

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(Re-air) Episode 12: A Guide to Early Decision and Early Action

In this episode of College Admissions Insider, the hosts offer a complete guide to Early Decision and Early Action.

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The Bucknell Forum Presents Author, Professor Jon A. Shields

The Claremont McKenna College American politics professor and author of books on the American right will discuss ‘The Republican Civil War: What It Tells Us About Cancel Culture in American Universities’ Oct. 17.

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Bucknell Joins National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

University commits to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity and understanding around student financial aid offers.

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Bucknell Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Six faculty members from across Bucknell's three colleges are honored with awards for their dedication to teaching and scholarship.

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Acclaimed Novelist Colson Whitehead Named Janet Weis Fellow

The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner will address the Bucknell community Sept. 9, 2024.

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Bucknell to Host First Combined Homecoming & Family Weekend

More than 3,700 Bucknell alumni and families have registered for the weekend of combined activities.

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Political Columnist George F. Will Opens Bucknell Forum with Thoughts on Free Speech

The conservative Washington Post opinion writer gave a keynote address on the state of free expression in the United States.

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Bucknell Earns High Marks from ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Rankings

Bucknell cracks the top 30 among ‘National Liberal Arts Colleges,’ also ranking fifth ‘Most Innovative’ among those schools and seventh among ‘Best Undergraduate Engineering - Non-Doctorate.’

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(Re-air) Episode 31: How I Crafted a Killer Application Essay

In this episode, two students who wrote killer application essays will read an excerpt and share how they turned their unique story into unforgettable prose.

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Bravman, Bucknell Continue to Lead the National Conversation on Higher Ed

Thirteen presidents of private, prestigious institutions from across the nation and nearly 30 members of the national media participate in Bucknell’s sixth annual Presidents Dinner.